Research Engineer, Additive Manufacturing Excellence

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) invites applications for Research Engineer I–VI, commensurate with education and experience. The role spans leading applied research, equipment oversight, and collaboration with faculty, sponsors, and industry partners.

Successful candidates will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and increasing years of experience across the research continuum, with substitutions allowed for education or experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering relevant to the area of research.
• Level II and above require 2+ years of engineering and research experience.
• Level III–VI require progressively more experience per level.
• Substitutions allowed: additional experience may substitute for education and vice versa.

Responsibilities

• Leading applied research activities across projects and programs.
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment.
• Advising faculty, postdocs, students, and staff on design, modification, and analysis.
• Designing parts and systems using engineering practices and principles.
• Performing materials characterization and failure analysis.
• Developing proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports.
• Preparing technical reports and coordinating with sponsors and industry partners.
• Participating in strategic planning and roadmap development for NCAME.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Research coordination

Design & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Auburn University National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) invites applications for Research Engineer I–VI, commensurate with education and experience. The role spans leading applied research, equipment oversight, and collaboration with faculty, sponsors, and industry partners.

Successful candidates will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and increasing years of experience across the research continuum, with substitutions allowed for education or experience.