Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II, Center of

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Electromechanics (CEM) at Pickle Research Campus, is hiring a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II. The role focuses on developing and testing high‑performance prototype components and systems across electric machines, grids solutions, and hydrogen energy platforms.

You will work with engineers to create models, drawings, and test plans, procure parts, and contribute to sponsor reviews.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with professional engineering modelling software.
• Willingness to train on‑the‑job to add skills listed under preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of components for electro‑mechanical prototypes and perform structural/thermal analyses.
• Develop engineering models, drawings, and schematics for prototypes.
• Procure components and verify conformance to design specs.
• Develop fabrication, assembly, and testing processes for prototypes.
• Support operations and demonstration testing of components and systems.

Skills

CAD software

Python

MATLAB

Simscape

Prototype testing

Education

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s + 2 years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Revit

Job description

Job Posting Title: Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II, Center of ---- Hiring Department: Center for Electromechanics ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ----

Job Details:

General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Purpose

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II (RESA II) will work with a team of engineers and designers to develop and test high-performance prototype components and systems for a range of technical problems in CEM’s core research areas – electric machines, grids solutions, and hydrogen energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of components and assemblies for advanced electro-mechanical prototypes by performing structural and thermal analyses and developing physics-based models.
• Develop engineering models, drawings, and schematics for prototype components and assemblies.
• Procure components and materials and verify that received items meet design specifications and quality requirements.
• Develop fabrication, assembly, and testing processes for prototype components and assemblies.
• Participate in these activities to support prototype development and validation.
• Support operations and demonstration testing of components and systems for advanced prototypes across a wide range of electro-mechanical systems.
• Contribute to internal technical meetings, produce technical reports and papers, and prepare and present status updates and technical reviews for sponsors.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field OR Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience.
• Experience with professional engineering modelling software.
• Willingness to train on‑job to add skills listed under preferred qualifications.
• U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident is required to support projects subject to federal export control regulations and sponsored research requirements.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit
• Experience with programming and modeling software, such as Python, MATLAB, Simscape
• Experience in manufacturing prototypes and component using CNC milling, 3D printing, and other processes
• Experience in hydrogen energy systems hardware and modeling
• Experience in electromechanical device prototyping and modeling

Salary Range

$60,000+ depending on qualifications

Work Conditions

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation and manual dexterity
• May work in all weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• May work around chemicals, chemical fumes, and biohazards
• May work around electrical, biohazards and mechanical hazards
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

Standard business hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work outside of normal business hours may be required on an occasional basis during peak times (if applicable)

Required Materials

Resume/CV Letter of interest 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor. Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi‑select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log‑in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left‑hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E‑Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following: E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and may be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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