Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)
Department/Organization: 214271 - Mechanical Engineering
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Engineering Researcher I contributes to the planning and design of engineering research and creative projects. Performs supporting research and creative activities such as data analysis, monitoring outcomes, performing lab maintenance, and/or performing experiments and creating creative projects. May assist in short- and long-term planning and project goals. May assist with research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings.
Additional Department Summary: Supports execution of multiple externally funded research projects over a range of topics including fundamental combustion studies, fuel injection and control systems, engine development, single and multi-cylinder engine testing on dynamometer, exhaust emissions analysis, and full vehicle testing within the the Engines and Combustion Laboratory (ECL). Coordinates with other team members to perform technical tasks including design, installation, instrumentation, safety analysis, and testing of the experimental hardware. Performs post-processing and data analysis tasks. Presents progress at group and sponsor meetings. Authors technical and scientific reports and publishes archival papers. Delivers technical presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of engineering or closely related research experience; OR master's degree or higher and some engineering or closely related research experience. Post-Baccalaureate degree is highly preferred (Master’s degree or higher).
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent technical skills in engine control unit (ECU) programming, fuel injections systems, emissions analysis instrumentation, and engine development and testing. Strong background in combustion, modern diesel engines and vehicles. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and external collaborators. Good communication skills and ability to impart knowledge to other team members in both technical and project management capacities.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD with research focus. Demonstrated experience and skills in combustion, fuel injection systems, single and multi-cylinder engine testing on a dynamometer, and vehicle testing and evaluation.
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