Research Engineer I/II/III/IV/V/VI (Auburn)

Job Summary

This is a pool posting for future vacancies in this job classification. This is a two-year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funding.

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is seeking candidates for multiple positions for Research Engineers. A Research Engineer conducts research in various fields of engineering to design and develop technology and to carry out investigations, evaluation, and application of engineering theories and principles.

These positions will be based on two-year terms which will be renewable based on performance and abilities to secure and support externally funded research.

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Our Commitment : Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all Essential Functions Performs a variety of research and development activities requiring the application of engineering practices and principles.

Designs, operates, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and engineered systems utilizing engineering practices and principles.

Advises faculty, postdocs, students, and staff with engineering design, modification, prototype and process development, analysis procedures, and other engineering solutions.

Performs failure analysis, optimization studies and other investigations.

Evaluates findings to develop new concepts, equipment, or processes.

Ensures supplies are available and operational for use in projects.

May manage local computer systems for laboratory functionality.

Develops proposals, budgets, schedules and progress reports and presents results to internal and external stakeholders.

Prepares technical reports for long and short-range planning. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering to include : Aerospace, Biosystems, Chemical, Civil and / or Environmental, Software, Electrical and Computer, Industrial and Systems, Mechanical and Materials at the time employment begins.

Level I : no experience.

Level II : 2 years of experience

Level III : 4 years of experience

Level IV : 6 years of experience

Level V : 8 years of experience

Level VI : 10 years of experience

Experience should be in engineering and research practices and principles in microelectronics, automotive electronics, highway research, robotics and autonomous systems, metallurgy and materials, asphalt technology, pulp and paper, transportation, energy technology, detection and food safety, cyber-security and information technology.

Substitutions allowed for Education :

When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Substitutions allowed for Experience :

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications Some positions may require licensure as a professional engineer Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications Desired qualifications include a Masters or Doctoral degrees, Professional Engineering Licensure, Commercial Drivers License or Remote Pilot Certificate.

High Education Experience