Senior Research Engineer - Advanced Composites & AM

Fa Ewca Saasfaprod1; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maine seeks a Research Engineer IV or V to lead and execute advanced R&D in composites, materials, and large-scale structures. You will guide design, testing, and manufacturing, including automation and resin transfer molding, pultrusion, and additive processes.

The role requires excellent communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to drive projects from concept to demonstration while meeting funding expectations and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Seven+ years of significant professional experience in advanced composites, composite manufacturing, manufacturing process development, engineering design, tooling, automation, structural engineering, mechanics of materials, or related research.
• Experience with composite manufacturing technologies such as resin infusion/RTM, pultrusion, thermoplastic processing, automated manufacturing, and/or additive manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex engineering research and solve multidisciplinary technical problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering research and development activities in composites, manufacturing, and large-scale structural applications.
• Design, test, and evaluate structures and components; scale up from materials to full-scale systems.
• Provide technical leadership in analysis, testing, manufacturing, and integration of advanced structures.
• Mentor team members and coordinate resources for major technical workstreams.

Skills

Leadership

Project mgmt

Communication

Multidisciplinary

Problem solving

Independent researcher

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Civil/Materials/Manufacturing Eng

Job description

University of Maine seeks a Research Engineer IV or V to lead and execute advanced R&D in composites, materials, and large-scale structures. You will guide design, testing, and manufacturing, including automation and resin transfer molding, pultrusion, and additive processes.

The role requires excellent communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to drive projects from concept to demonstration while meeting funding expectations and security requirements.