Optics & Thermal R&D Engineer – Part-Time

ULSA University of Louisville; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Temporary Mechanical Research Engineer (R&D Engineer) with expertise in optics and thermal engineering to support an advanced research project focused on characterizing functional materials. This is a part-time, hourly-paid position (~20 hours per week) at Belknap Campus.

The role involves designing experiments, operating optical and thermal measurement systems, analyzing data, and developing innovative characterization methods.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to design and conduct experiments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments in optics and thermal engineering.
• Operate optical and thermal measurement systems.
• Analyze data and develop characterization methods.
• Troubleshoot experimental setups independently.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.

Skills

Optics

Thermal Engineering

Experimental Metrology

Data Analysis

Laboratory Experience

Tools

Optical Measurement Systems

Thermal Measurement Systems

Job description

The University of Louisville is seeking a Temporary Mechanical Research Engineer (R&D Engineer) with expertise in optics and thermal engineering to support an advanced research project focused on characterizing functional materials. This is a part-time, hourly-paid position (~20 hours per week) at Belknap Campus.

The role involves designing experiments, operating optical and thermal measurement systems, analyzing data, and developing innovative characterization methods.