Senior Research Engineer: Advanced Composites & AM

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine invites applications for a Research Engineer IV or V to lead complex engineering R&D activities across structural design, advanced composites, testing, and manufacturing. The role covers large-scale additive manufacturing, marine structures, and tooling, with a focus on scaling from material research to full-scale demonstrations.

Excellent communication and multi-project leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Seven plus years of significant professional experience in advanced composites, composite manufacturing, manufacturing process development, engineering design, tooling, automation, structural engineering, mechanics of materials, or related engineering 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and work effectively with multidisciplinary research teams and external partners.
• For consideration at the Engineer V level, candidates must demonstrate additional experience leading complex engineering research or major technical workstreams, providing technical direction, coordinating resources, and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering research and development activities involving structural design, advanced composites, mechanical testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership in design, analysis, testing, manufacturing, and integration of advanced structures and components.
• Support development and scale-up of innovative technologies from material level research to full-scale structural design and demonstration.
• Work with external partners and multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Materials science

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

PhD preferred

Job description

The University of Maine invites applications for a Research Engineer IV or V to lead complex engineering R&D activities across structural design, advanced composites, testing, and manufacturing. The role covers large-scale additive manufacturing, marine structures, and tooling, with a focus on scaling from material research to full-scale demonstrations.

Excellent communication and multi-project leadership are required.