Research Engineer

brown; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work/life balance

Annual paid holidays

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement

Job summary

Brown University’s School of Engineering invites applications for a Research Engineer. The role designs, fabricates, purchases, and maintains laboratory equipment and facilities for experimental fluid mechanics projects, and supports posters, publications, and progress reports.

The incumbent may assist with grant proposals and provide fabrication guidance and maintenance of fabrication tools (3D printers, laser cutter, CNC).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, fabrication, purchasing, and maintenance of lab equipment and facilities.
• Support preparation of posters, publications, and progress reports.
• Assist in writing proposals for research grants and sponsored funding.
• Provide general lab support with devices and fabrication guidance.

Skills

CAD

Rapid prototyping

Metalworking

Woodworking

Circuit design

Python

MATLAB

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Arduino

ESP32

Raspberry Pi

Job description

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.

Education and Experience

• 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.

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.

Benefits

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package, including time off and annual paid holidays. Benefit offerings include health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more.

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.

Position Details

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.

Position Work Location: Onsite

Grade: 9; Worker Type: Employee; Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term); Scheduled Weekly Hours: 15; Time Type: Part time.

If you have any questions you may contact [e-mail].

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