Research and Development Engineer - Materials Processing

105391BR

Campus: Polytechnic

Research and Devel Engineer

Job Description

The School of Manufacturing Systems & Networks is searching for a research and development engineer. The successful candidate will perform independent research and development work in physical science in the technical areas of polymer and metal formative processing, thermal and acoustic energy assisted forming, process parameter development.

Job Family

Engineering & Tech Support

Department Name

Sch of MFG Systems & Networks

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $80,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

29-October-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

Under program PI direction, the R&D Engineer in MSN performs and manages their assigned technical tasks. The R&D Engineer has responsibilities in components of developing, prototyping, validating, and testing of novel material processing technique described in the DARPA program. The R&D Engineer will also be responsible for developing technical documentations including technical drawings, embedded firmware (where applicable) for operation and system integration with measurement and in-line metrology characterization techniques.

Specific duties

• Perform inspection of discrete material feedstock and document findings and observations;
• Work closely with the program PI to design and produce CAD models of a prototype material conversion system;
• Assemble, test, and operate the prototype system;
• Test, and validate the hypothesized material conversion process against required effectiveness and efficiency;
• Work closely with program PI and all other personnel to design process integration with in-line metrology and characterization;
• Document findings and produce relevant technical documentations for project reporting and research dissemination;

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND two years of research and development related engineering experience; OR Doctoral degree within relevant areas in mechanical engineering in a research and development environment OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge base as it relates to one or more of the following: solid-state consolidation, power ultrasonics-assisted materials processing, materials characterization, material processing technique development, prototype equipment design, testing, and validation, industrial robotics & automation equipment.
• Experience in managing and executing multiple research and development tasks within pre-defined scope and timeline.
• Experience in operating, maintaining, adjusting/modifying hardware used in solid-state forming processes including but not limited to polymer extruder, ultrasonic welding, ultrasonic forming, metal extrusion.
• Experience in problem solving and decision making.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience in working independently without supervision.

Working Environment

Activities are performed in various laboratory settings; frequently required to stand and walk to other areas of the campus, and may require stooping, squatting, or moving in tight areas to maintain equipment; Appropriate attire for laboratory environment i.e. long pants, steel-toed shoes, safety goggles, etc. Additional activities in environmentally controlled office settings subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 65 pounds. Effective communication skills on the telephone, in email, in public and interpersonal settings with multiple ethnic and cultural groups. Valid Arizona Driver's License

Department Statement

The School of Manufacturing Systems & Networks (MSN) is home to three academic programs:
Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering and the Robotics & Autonomous Systems (Systems
Engineering) programs. For more information visit us at http://msn.engineering.asu.edu/.

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest producer of engineering and technical talent in the nation and seeks to deliver a world-class learning experience for our students and to advance research and innovation – all at scale. We value and emphasize inherently interdisciplinary endeavors that leverage the breadth and depth of expertise among our outstanding faculty and have built a unique place for large-scale innovation characterized by foundational excellence and translational impacts. We are an engineering school on the rise at the most innovative university in the country and in the heart of the nation’s fifth largest metropolitan area. The scale of our faculty research interests and interdisciplinary mindset, combined with more than 48 graduate degree programs and 25 undergraduate degree programs, provide the foundation for knowledge generation and collaborative opportunities to advance new ideas.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering, located across ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, is comprised of seven schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, and provides service to engineering, computing and technology professions and creates lasting impacts across local and global communities.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values, designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

• Cultivate excellence.
• Deliver innovation that matters.
• Encourage bold thinking.
• Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
• Build a foundation for all to be successful.

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.