Research Engineer II, III or Senior

Position Function

As a Research Engineer II, III, or Senior, you will play a crucial role in the support of Mississippi manufacturers and public-sector partners by assisting companies with the assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems that improve productivity, quality, and safety. This position plays a key role in advancing economic development and innovation across the state through hands-on engineering support, applied research, and professional development initiatives.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E), headquartered in Canton, MS, maintains a strong interaction with industry and is focused on providing engineering services to manufacturing-based industries. Major activities include teaching professional development workshops, conducting on-site projects and technology transfer. The Center's ultimate objective is to assist the state in technology based economic development through projects and training with MS companies.

• Research Engineer II - B.S. in Engineering with at least two years of professional experience in a related area;
  Requires two years at previous level or equivalent
• Research Engineer III - B.S. in engineering;
  Four years of professional experience in a related area; requires two years at previous level or equivalent.
• Senior Research Engineer - B.S. in engineering - Six or more years of professional experience in a related area; requires two years at previous level or equivalent.

• Comfortable working in industrial environments and engaging with clients
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills with attention for detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to self-directed efforts to complete planning and documentation requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and collaborative, with a commitment to continuous learning and continuous improvement
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Frequent external imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days
• Meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; may involve conflict-resolution.
• Work may involve exposure to industrial environments, including noise, machinery, and occasional lifting of equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Travel to client sites is required; may include overnight travel, as needed.
• Job frequently requires walking, standing, reaching, and handling tools or equipment.