Instrumentation Engineer

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans seeks an instrumentation engineer to provide technical and engineering support for the NAME teaching and research laboratories, including the towing and wave tank. The role involves developing data acquisition and control software, maintaining instrumentation, and assisting with demonstrations and student recruitment.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience in model testing, LabVIEW programming, and electronic circuit development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, naval architecture and marine engineering, or related field
• Experience in model testing and NI LabVIEW program development
• Ability to develop and manufacture electronic circuits
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings, and read and develop circuit diagrams

Responsibilities

• Assure laboratories are organized, stocked, and in safe working order
• Support maintenance, operation, repair and development of instrumentation and equipment
• Maintain computers supporting teaching and research with appropriate software/hardware
• Develop data acquisition and control software (NI LabVIEW, Python)
• Perform model testing in the NAME towing and wave tank
• Assist NAME faculty and graduate students with research efforts
• Instruct students in safe operation of equipment
• Provide testing and engineering support for industry interactions and outreach projects
• Other duties as assigned by NAME Chair

Skills

Model testing

LabView programming

Electrical circuit design

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related field

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Arduino

CAD software

Job description

Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.

Department Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Job Summary

The position provides technical and engineering support for instrumentation and testing facilities of the Boysie Bollinger School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, particularly the school’s towing and wave tank. The LSU New Orleans Towing and Wave Tank plays a central role as teaching and research laboratory for the maritime industries. The lab also features prominently in the recruitment of engineering students. Many tours and demonstrations are conducted for students of regional schools and visiting dignitaries alike throughout the year. Only a few facilities like it exist in the United States. Instrumentation and associated software interfaces often have to be adapted to specific needs or need to be developed from scratch in some cases. The School plans major improvements to the towing tank in the near future. The instrumentation engineer will be integral to the specification and implementation of systems.

Job Description

Laboratory and Facilities Support

• Assure that all laboratories are organized, stocked, in safe working order
• Support of the maintenance, operation, repair and development of instrumentation and equipment associated with the NAME teaching and research laboratories
• Assure that computers supporting teaching and research laboratories are maintained with appropriate software and hardware
• Develop software for data acquisition, processing and control (NI LabView, Python, etc)
• Perform model testing in the LSU New Orleans Towing and Wave Tank
• Support the recruiting of undergraduate and graduate students
• Other duties as assigned by NAME Chair
• Instructional Support for Faculty and Students
• Assist NAME faculty in demonstration, setup, and execution of experiments and demonstrations
• Develop and maintain the data acquisition and control software of the laboratories
• Instruct students in the safe operation of equipment
• Provide testing and other engineering support/expertise for industry interactions, outreach activities, and other special projects
• Assist NAME faculty and graduate students with their research efforts
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, naval architecture and marine engineering, or related field
• Experience in model testing and NI LabView program development
• Ability to develop and manufacture electronic circuits
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings, and read and develop circuit diagrams

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree.
• Familiarity with motion capturing and particle image velocimetry (PIV) systems
• Familiarity with programming and integrating Arduino microcontrollers
• Familiarity with CAD and shipbuilding software
• Experience in model testing
• Experience in teaching/training

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans; Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.