Electromechanical Prototype Engineer II

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II at the Center of Electromechanics to help design and test high‑performance electro‑mechanical prototypes. You will develop models, drawings and schematics, procure parts, and oversee fabrication and testing to validate new systems in electric machines, grids solutions and hydrogen energy.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s or a Bachelor’s with experience, can work in a lab setting, and must meet

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field OR Bachelor's degree and two years' experience.
• Experience with professional engineering modelling software.
• Willingness to train on-the-job to add skills listed under preferred qualifications.
• U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident is required to support projects subject to federal export control regulations and sponsored research requirements.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of components and assemblies for advanced electro-mechanical prototypes by performing structural and thermal analyses and developing physics-based models.
• Develop engineering models, drawings, and schematics for prototype components and assemblies. Procure components and materials and verify that received items meet design specifications and quality requirements.
• Develop fabrication, assembly, and testing processes for prototype components and assemblies. Participate in these activities to support prototype development and validation.
• Support operations and demonstration testing of components and systems for advanced prototypes across a wide range of electro-mechanical systems.
• Contribute to internal technical meetings, produce technical reports and papers, and prepare and present status updates and technical reviews for sponsors.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering modelling software

Willingness to train on-the-job

Citizenship or permanent residency (US

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree and two years' experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Revit

Python

MATLAB

Simscape

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II at the Center of Electromechanics to help design and test high‑performance electro‑mechanical prototypes. You will develop models, drawings and schematics, procure parts, and oversee fabrication and testing to validate new systems in electric machines, grids solutions and hydrogen energy.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s or a Bachelor’s with experience, can work in a lab setting, and must meet