Optics & Thermal R&D Engineer (Part-Time)

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; 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 R&D project on characterizing functional materials. This role is part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) and hourly-paid, with opportunities to design experiments and operate precision measurement systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in optics, heat transfer, experimental metrology, and data analysis,

Qualifications

• Strong background in optics, heat transfer, experimental metrology, and data analysis.
• Experience in laboratory research environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot experimental setups and work independently.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to characterize functional materials.
• Operate optical and thermal measurement systems.
• Analyze experimental data and summarize results.
• Contribute to development of advanced characterization methods.

Skills

Optics

Thermal Eng

Metrology

Data Analysis

Lab Experiments

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

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 R&D project on characterizing functional materials. This role is part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) and hourly-paid, with opportunities to design experiments and operate precision measurement systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in optics, heat transfer, experimental metrology, and data analysis,