Research Engineer

Brown University; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

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Job summary

Brown University’s School of Engineering seeks a part-time Research Engineer to design, fabricate, purchase, and maintain lab equipment for experimental fluid mechanics projects. You’ll support posters, publications, and grant proposals, while assisting users and guiding design work.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 1–2 years of design experience; familiarity with CAD, rapid prototyping, Arduino/ESP32 hardware, and Python/MATLAB is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 1–2 years experience with engineering design and design project experience. Experience in a university laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, purchase, and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities related to experimental fluid mechanics projects.
• Support preparation of posters, publications, progress reports, and assist in proposal writing for research grants and sponsored funding.
• Provide general laboratory support and maintain fabrication equipment, assist users, provide design guidance, and fabricate support.
• Maintain and improve lab organization system and liaise with the Brown Design Workshop, IT, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety.

Skills

CAD/rapid prototyping

Woodworking

Circuit design

3D printing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Arduino

ESP32

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Job Summary

The School of Engineering at Brown University has a new and exciting opportunity to hire a Research Engineer. The Research Engineer is responsible for the design, fabrication, purchasing, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities surrounding projects related to experimental fluid mechanics. The incumbent will provide support related to the preparation of posters, publications, and progress reports; may participate in the writing and preparation of proposals for research grants and sponsored funding.

They will provide general laboratory support including upkeep and maintenance of fabrication equipment (3D printers, laser cutter, laser engraver, benchtop CNC, hand tools, bench tools) and assisting users with the devices and providing design guidance and fabrication support. Maintain and improve lab organization system. They will also serve as lab liaison to the Brown Design Workshop, IT, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety.

This is a part-time, 15 hour per week, one-year, fixed term position. Effort and position end date can be increased/extended upon the continued availability of funding and research needs.

Why Brown

Brown University is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world. Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package, including time off and annual paid holidays.

Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, purchase, and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities related to experimental fluid mechanics projects. Support preparation of posters, publications, progress reports, and assist in proposal writing for research grants and sponsored funding. Provide general laboratory support and maintain fabrication equipment, assist users, provide design guidance, and fabricate support. Maintain and improve lab organization system. Liaise with the Brown Design Workshop, IT, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Qualifications

1-2 years experience with engineering design and design project experience. Experience in a university laboratory setting is preferred.

Job Competencies

• Experience in CAD, rapid-prototyping techniques, metal and woodworking, and circuit design.
• Software experience with Python and MATLAB, and experience with Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi hardware.
• Excellent customer service orientation and communication skills, both verbal and written to communicate technical and design issues and ideas clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

Eligibility and Compliance

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compliance

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

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Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement
• Wellness
• Employee discounts
• More

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