Temporary Mechanical Research Engineer II (Part-Time)

ULSA University of Louisville; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Temporary Mechanical Research Engineer (R&D Engineer) with expertise in optics and thermal engineering to support an advanced research project focused on characterizing functional materials. This is a part-time, hourly-paid position (~20 hours per week) at Belknap Campus.

The role involves designing experiments, operating optical and thermal measurement systems, analyzing data, and developing innovative characterization methods.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to design and conduct experiments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments in optics and thermal engineering.
• Operate optical and thermal measurement systems.
• Analyze data and develop characterization methods.
• Troubleshoot experimental setups independently.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.

Skills

Optics

Thermal Engineering

Experimental Metrology

Data Analysis

Laboratory Experience

Tools

Optical Measurement Systems

Thermal Measurement Systems

Job description

Department: Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Part time Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Req ID: R109315 Minimum Requirements: 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Description: The University of Louisville is seeking a Temporary Mechanical Research Engineer (R&D Engineer) with expertise in Optics and Thermal Engineering to support an advanced research and development project focused on the characterization of functional materials. This position requires approximately 20 hours per week on an hourly-pay basis and involves designing and conducting experiments, operating optical and thermal measurement systems, analyzing data, and contributing to the development of innovative characterization methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optics, heat transfer, thermal transport, experimental metrology, and data analysis, with experience in laboratory research environments. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, troubleshooting experimental setups, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary research team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply optical and thermal engineering expertise to impactful R&D challenges while developing and refining advanced experimental techniques. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].