Research Engineer I​/II​/III​/IV​/V​/VI

Position Information

Requisition Number: S4873P
Home Org Name:
Mechanical Engineering
Division Name:
Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

Position Title:

Research Engineer I/II/III/IV/V/VI
Job Class Code: JA01
Appointment Status:
Full-time, Part-time FTE
Limited Term:
Yes, Length:
One year

The Auburn University National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) is seeking candidates for Research Engineer I/II/III/IV/V/VI (level commensurate with education/experience). NCAME was founded in 2017 through a collaboration between Auburn University (AU) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) leveraged by a signed AU/NASA Space Act Agreement. The Center is also a founding partner of the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE).

Since then, NCAME has established partnership with government agencies (e.g., US Army, NIST, FAA) and industries (e.g., Boeing, GE, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Aerojet Rocketdyne). NCAME strives to be a transitioning mechanism from fundamental to applied research aligned with the needs of industry. The Center also aims to lead and foster effective collaborations among industry, government, academia, non-profit organizations, and ASTM committees for ensuring a coordinated, global effort toward rapidly closing standards and workforce development gaps in AM.

• Perform a variety of research and development projects requiring the applications of engineering practices and principles.
• Operate, maintain, and repair specialized equipment.
• Advise faculty, postdocs, students, and staff with design, modification, prototype, processes, analysis procedures, and other engineering solutions.
• Design and fabricate parts and systems utilizing engineering practices and principles.
• Perform materials characterization and failure analysis.
• Ensure supplies are available and operational for use in projects.
• Evaluate project outcomes to develop new concepts, equipment, or processes.
• Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
• Prepare technical reports for projects.
• Serve as the point of contact with the sponsors and industry partners.
• Participate and support the strategic planning and roadmap development for NCAME.

• Life-Changing Impact:
  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

• Level I – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and zero years experience.
• Level II – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and two years experience.
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Level III – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and four years experience.
• Level IV – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and six years experience.
• Level V – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and eight years experience.
• Level VI – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and ten years experience.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in engineering and research practices and principles.
• Substitution 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.
• Substitution allowed for
  
  Experience:
  
  When a candidate has the required education but lacks the required experience,…