Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II, Center of Full-time NEW

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II, Center of Electromechanics

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II (RESA II) will work with a team of engineers and designers to develop and test high-performance prototype components and systems for a range of technical problems in CEM's core research areas – electric machines, grids solutions, and hydrogen energy systems.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of components and assemblies for advanced electro-mechanical prototypes by performing structural and thermal analyses and developing physics-based models.
• Develop engineering models, drawings, and schematics for prototype components and assemblies. Procure components and materials and verify that received items meet design specifications and quality requirements.
• Develop fabrication, assembly, and testing processes for prototype components and assemblies. Participate in these activities to support prototype development and validation.
• Support operations and demonstration testing of components and systems for advanced prototypes across a wide range of electro-mechanical systems.
• Contribute to internal technical meetings, produce technical reports and papers, and prepare and present status updates and technical reviews for sponsors.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field OR
• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years' experience.
• Experience with professional engineering modelling software.
• Willingness to train on-the-job to add skills listed under preferred qualifications.
• U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident is required to support projects subject to federal export control regulations and sponsored research requirements.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit
• Experience with programming and modeling software, such as Python, MATLAB, Simscape
• Experience in manufacturing prototypes and component using CNC milling, 3D printing, and other processes
• Experience in hydrogen energy systems hardware and modeling
• Experience in electromechanical device prototyping and modeling

Salary Range

$60,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation and manual dexterity
• May work in all weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• May work around chemicals, chemical fumes, and biohazards
• May work around electrical, biohazards and mechanical hazards
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

• Standard business hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required on an occasional basis during peak times (if applicable)

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor