Research Lab Engineer - Data, CAD & Composites

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina's McNair Center seeks a Research and Lab Engineer to support research, development, and operations within the center. This hands-on role covers experiment setup, data collection, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with faculty, staff and students in a lab-based environment with occasional fieldwork.

You will apply data acquisition, sensors, instrumentation, CAD, and fabrication skills to advance advanced composites research while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with CAD software and technical drawings, metal fabrication, machining, welding, plumbing, and electrical.
• Prior experience in an academic or research setting with focus on advanced composites.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute experiments and maintain laboratory infrastructure.
• Collect data, ensure safety protocols, and support collaboration with faculty, staff and students.
• Conduct operations with little to no supervision in a lab-based role with occasional fieldwork.

Skills

Data acquisition

Sensors

Instrumentation

CAD software

Technical drawings

Metal fabrication

Machining

Welding

Plumbing

Electrical

Advanced composites

Job description

The University of South Carolina's McNair Center seeks a Research and Lab Engineer to support research, development, and operations within the center. This hands-on role covers experiment setup, data collection, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with faculty, staff and students in a lab-based environment with occasional fieldwork.

You will apply data acquisition, sensors, instrumentation, CAD, and fabrication skills to advance advanced composites research while upholding safety and