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

Socket.dev; Belknap (KY); 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 role requires approximately 20 hours per week on an hourly-pay basis, involving experiments, data analysis, and development of new characterization methods.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in optics, heat transfer, thermal transport, and experimental

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in optics, heat transfer, thermal transport, experimental metrology, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments.
• Operate optical and thermal measurement systems.
• Analyze data and contribute to the development of innovative characterization methods.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.

Skills

Optics

Thermal engineering

Experimental metrology

Data analysis

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 role requires approximately 20 hours per week on an hourly-pay basis, involving experiments, data analysis, and development of new characterization methods.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in optics, heat transfer, thermal transport, and experimental