Instrumentation Engineer MATRIX-MIP and Hard Materials Lab

The University of Wisconsin – Madison seeks an outstanding scientist to serve as a staff member for  (Materials AI and Transformation through Research Infrastructure for eXtreme environments) and the Hard Materials Lab (HML). MATRIX-MIP is a newly established NSF research center focused on developing structural materials for extreme environments. The center will be housed in HML, a new core facility of the Wisconsin Centers for Nanoscale Technology (WCNT), launching alongside MATRIX-MIP.

The successful candidate will provide scientific expertise for HML operations and the MATRIX-MIP user program. During the startup phase, the individual will help establish the facility through laboratory design, equipment evaluation and acquisition, and development of user training programs. Ongoing responsibilities will include supporting internal and external users of the MATRIX-MIP and the HML by providing user training, technical assistance and operational support.

In addition, the individual will ensure optimal instrument performance through routine maintenance and calibration, instrument repair, and the development of best practices and training materials.

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the College of Engineering to consider candidates with both oversight and strategic planning for a center and conceptualizing, designs, instrumentation systems used in scientific research.

• Supports efforts to identify problems, issues, and needs, and provides solution options in support of decision-making
• Supports efforts to coordinate project activities
• Conceptualizes, specifies, designs, constructs, integrates, operates, tests, calibrates, documents, and improves instrumentation systems
• Provides expertise and experience in an area of discipline. Uses universally accepted computer design applications for modeling, analysis of design, and fabrication efforts
• Helps prepare reports of design status and/or technical research for professional organizations, government/sponsor review boards, and design reviews
• Supports research and development of new processes, techniques, and approaches for use in advanced instrumentation systems

College of Engineering, Wisconsin Centers for Nanoscale Technology (WCNT)

The starting salary for the position is $80,000 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

• A minimum of 3 years of lab experience focused on bulk synthesis and characterization of structural materials

• Experience on bulk synthesis and characterization of structural materials in extreme conditions, notably high temperature structural environments
• Experience in metallic and/or ceramic additive manufacturing.
• Experience in primary processing of materials and scale-up.
• Experience with lab design, including space needs, facilities planning, and safety considerations
• Experience with instrument maintenance and repair
  
  Experience in user training or development of instructional materials

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science,…