Research Engineering Scientist Associate IV

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S06383P Position Title Research Engineering Scientist Associate IV Department Electrical Engineering Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary

The Research Engineering Scientist Associate IV will support faculty research and student projects in a power and energy laboratory environment by operating, maintaining, and overseeing the use of high-voltage electrical equipment, ensuring safe usage.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical design projects at various levels of complexity by:
• Assisting with the design and fabrication of mechanical assemblies using manual and CNC machine tools.
• Assisting with electrical circuit design.
• Assisting with circuit board population and fabrication.
• Wiring small, medium, and large power systems with AC and DC sources and loads.
• Support sponsored research by maintaining and operating high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to diesel generators, electric motor-generator sets, high voltage power supplies, high voltage capacitor banks, AC/DC power supplies, and DC/DC power electronic converters.
• Maintain laboratory space, ensuring cleanliness, tidiness and safe egress.
• Participate in telecons with grant/contract sponsors.
• Compile experimental test plans, setup experiments to execute those test plans, collect experimental data.
• Assist with procurement of equipment, parts and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/ GED.
• Ten (10) years experience working in a laboratory or fabrication facility as a journeyman machinist, electronics technician, or instrument maker or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
• Experience in programming and operating CNC mills.
• Experience maintaining all machines and equipment in the shop.
• Experience supervising lab and shop operations and personnel.
• Experience with solid works.
• MS office tools, and other simple computing skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in an engineering, technology or related field.
• Five (5) years working with simple electronics in an electronics lab environment.
• Five (5) years of laboratory supervisory experience.
• Experience in providing advice to students from sophomore, junior, and senior design classes working with small electronic type projects.
• Experience working with students or similar skill level employees to enhance designs to make manufacturing easier.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair procedures for mills and lathes.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining various saws, grinder, sanders, sand blaster, shear and other related equipment.
• Knowledge of welding (TIG, MIG, and gas) is preferred but not required.
• Experience with 3D printers, diagnosing simple electric circuits, wiring electrical systems, and populating printed circuit boards.
• Skilled in accurately using a variety of measurement tools
• Skilled in working with high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people including staff, faculty, and students.
• Ability to work with simple electrical circuits, populate printed circuit boards, operate manual and CNC machine tools while holding very tight tolerances on machined parts.
• Ability to organize and manage projects from start to finish.
• Ability to order raw materials and tools for various jobs in electronics, metal, plastics, and wood.
• Skilled in quoting jobs.
• Ability to conduct tours and teach students safety, fabrication, and machine operation.
• Ability to instruct students from organized classes the elements of proper design for machine operations.
• Ability to function with continuous interruptions.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Due to the nature of the work supporting sensitive programs, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  
  

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

• Working in a laboratory environment.
• May be exposed to various hazards including chemicals, chemical fumes, electrical and mechanical hazards and biohazards.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Frequent use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to be on your feet many hours a day and lift 50 lbs. safely.
  
  

Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

Benefits

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 2 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education attained?
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD or equivalent
• How many years of related experience do you have?
• None/less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more
  

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter
  
  

Optional Documents