Senior Research Engineer - Automation & Manufacturing

Mississippi State University; Canton, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension in Canton seeks a Research Engineer II, III, or Senior to support manufacturers and public-sector partners by assessing, designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems.

You will advance economic development through hands-on engineering, applied research, and professional development, traveling to client sites as needed, with occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with required professional experience as outlined in minimum qualifications.
• Proven ability to perform engineering analyses in industrial settings.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and work with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering activities to support industrial clients and public-sector stakeholders.
• Apply engineering principles to production systems, process improvement, and workflow analysis.
• Provide Lean manufacturing expertise and support Six Sigma methods.
• Assist with production process improvements, value-stream mapping, and quality enhancements.
• Manage multiple projects to successful completion with planning and resource management.
• Develop and sustain relationships with private industry, state/federal agencies, and sponsors.
• Prepare technical proposals, scopes, and presentations for customers and partners.
• Contribute to funding proposals and project concepts; seek new opportunities.
• Publish results in technical reports, journals, and conference materials.
• Stay current with manufacturing and Lean methods.

Skills

Industrial environments

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Continuous learning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Mississippi State University’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension in Canton seeks a Research Engineer II, III, or Senior to support manufacturers and public-sector partners by assessing, designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems.

You will advance economic development through hands-on engineering, applied research, and professional development, traveling to client sites as needed, with occasional overnight stays.