Research Engineer I

RiseMe; Michigan; On-site; USD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Engineer I for the Advanced Power Systems Research Center. The role executes tasks within a matrix team, supports content for reports and proposals, and attends professional conferences.

Requirements include a BS degree and 0–5 years of experience; desirable qualifications include additional degrees, a Professional Engineer license, and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• BS Degree (minimum)
• 0–5 years of related work history
• Desirable: additional degree(s) or MS/PhD
• Licensed Professional Engineer (desirable)
• Experience teaching (desirable)
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Balance multiple projects and contribute to progress on assigned tasks
• Support updates, reports, and presentations
• Assist in proposal and quote development
• Stay informed on technologies relevant to APSRC
• Author and co-author technical publications
• Attend professional conferences

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Flexible hours

Education

BS Degree

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Ensured Consideration Date: September 29, 2026

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.

The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Engineer I, for our Advanced Power System Research Center. The Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) is organized into a matrix structure with vertical teams organized around technical areas of revenue generation, and horizontal teams organized around support function. Both the vertical and horizontal groups are staffed by Research Professionals.
The Research Engineer I executes a variety of tasks (as described below) either in direct alignment with the customer (when in a vertically oriented group), or in a supporting role (when in a horizontally oriented group).

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Balance multiple projects while personally contributing to project progress by completing assigned tasks
2. Support status updates and final reports and presentations through development of assigned content
3. Support proposal and quote development through assigned content
4. Stay abreast of the latest technologies, trends, and methods in technology areas related to the APSRC mission
5. Author and Co-Author technical publications
6. Attend Professional Conferences

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• BS Degree

Required Experience

• 0-5 years of related work history for entry into level

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Additional degree beyond minimum requirement; additional BS in a different discipline or MS or PhD (preferred)
• Additional years of professional experience beyond minimum requirement
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience Teaching

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Technical and non-technical problem solving skills
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of engineering research & development activities (hypothesis, concept, design, simulation, analysis, fabrication, experimentation)
• Demonstrated initiative in tackling challenges and a hunger for more
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, when needed

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Experience working on research projects with at least a CUI security clearance

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbf.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but can be high for short periods of time in the shop. Hearing protection is provided when noise levels are high.
• The employee may occasionally be required to travel

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

• Employee Safety Overview
• Annual Data Security Training
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Additional training will be required by the department on a periodic basis.
Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1

FLSA Status Exempt

Appointment Term 12 months

Pay Rate/Salary The anticipated salary range for this position is73,150 - $80,850; However, the final salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor Manager

Posting Type Internal & External Posting

Dependent on Funding Yes

Additional Information This position is contingent upon the continued availability of external funding.
Full ensured consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before September 29, 2026.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or [e-mail].

Other Conditions of Employment: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)

• BS Degree