Research Engineer I

Summary

Michigan Technological University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering seeks a Metallurgical engineering professional to develop a die-casting research and development activity within the Michigan Tech Foundry in the Materials Science and Engineering Department. The position will focus on alloy casting and die material technologies through modeling and testing.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

* Support MSE research projects, users, and infrastructure
* Manage all aspects of externally and internally funded projects, which may include budget preparation, planning of research scope and deliverables, execution of planned research, preparation of data, report preparation, and presentation of findings.
* Assist in the maintenance of research laboratories, equipment, and instrumentation
* Support laboratory instruction in the Materials Science and Engineering department
* Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
* Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required education, Certifications, Licensures

* BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, or a closely related field.

Required experience

* Five years of industrial experience in a metals manufacturing industry
* Hands-on experience with die casting, die casting alloys, and die casting die materials
* Solidification modeling and casting design
* Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Desirable Education and/or Experience

* Experience with design and manufacture of metallic components, fixtures, or test specimens, including CAD, FEA analysis, design optimization, and machining
* Experience analyzing, preparing, and reporting complex data sets

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of researchers, students, and staff.
* Demonstrated organizational skills with strong attention to detail
* Ability to search and interpret scientific papers, protocols, standard operating procedures, safety standards, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals to support research activities and laboratory equipment
* Ability to learn and adapt to new procedures incidental to laboratory activities.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

* Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
* Employee Safety Overview
* Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
* Annual Data Security Training
* Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

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Pay Rate/Salary

The minimum salary for this position is $70,000 . Thefinal salary will depend on experience and qualifications. This position is contingent upon the continued availability of external funding.

Title of Position Supervisor

Professor

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

This position is contingent upon the continued availability of external funding.