Research Engineer

Job Description

SummaryPursue, plan, organize, and conduct research, and development and testing activities with emphasis on advanced mobility and energy topics.

Project applications may include vehicle propulsion systems, vehicle controls, connected and autonomous vehicles, alternative energy, etc.

Activities may include experimental, analysis, or simulation tasks.

Pending a candidates experience level, participate in competitive technical research grant proposals, technical publications and presentations, guide and train undergrad and graduate students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) Required Experience (minimum requirements) Desirable Education and / or Experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities (minimum requirements) Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities Strong relationship building skills.

• Demonstrated basic mechanical fabrication skills; electrical and electronics skills; troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• 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 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk;

sit, talk, or hear; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and, to teach with similar movements. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, chemical hazards, equipment operating at high temperatures and pressures, and moving mechanical parts.
• Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 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.

Other Conditions of Employment :

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.

Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution / Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

1 FLSA Status Exempt Appointment Term 12 months Shift 1st Shift Pay Rate / Salary Negotiable Based on Experience Title of Position Supervisor Associate Director, Advanced Power Systems Research Center Posting Type Dependent on Funding Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)