Research Engineer III, Advanced Power Systems Leadership

Michigan Technological University; Atlantic Mine (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Engineer 3 for our Advanced Power Systems Research Center. The Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) is organized into a matrix structure with vertical teams around technical areas and horizontal teams around support functions.

The Research Engineer III executes a variety of tasks aligned with customers or supporting roles. The role includes mentoring junior staff, authoring publications, and presenting at professional conferences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication including PowerPoint and authoring technical publications.
• Excellent public speaking including delivering technical presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to travel and work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Balance multiple projects while personally contributing to progress.
• Stay abreast of technologies and methods related to APSRC mission.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior staff and students.
• Author and co-author technical publications.
• Present at professional conferences.
• Serve on review committees for technical papers.
• Architecting and leading proposals in vertical groups.
• Developing price quotes and maintaining relationships.
• Lead and represent APSRC in sales-type settings as required.
• Project management of sub-parts of large projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Team leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

PowerPoint

Education

MS Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Engineer 3 for our Advanced Power Systems Research Center. The Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) is organized into a matrix structure with vertical teams around technical areas and horizontal teams around support functions.

The Research Engineer III executes a variety of tasks aligned with customers or supporting roles. The role includes mentoring junior staff, authoring publications, and presenting at professional conferences.