Research Engineer

Auburn University

Auburn University, Alabama

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,210–$186,410 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Computer Systems, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Failure Analysis, Higher Education, Process Analysis, Progress Reports, Proposal Development, Prototyping, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Software Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering
LOCATION
Auburn University, Alabama
POSTED
30+ days ago
Pay Range: USD $50,210.00 - USD $186,410.00 /Yr. Overview:

Conducts research in various fields of engineering to discover facts or perform research directed toward investigations, evaluation, and application of engineering theories and principles.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs a variety of research and development projects requiring the applications of professional engineering practices and principles.
  • Operates, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment.
  • Advises faculty, postdocs, students, and staff with design, modification, prototype, processes, analysis procedures, and other engineering solutions.
  • Designs and fabricates equipment, materials, systems utilizing engineering practices and principles.
  • Performs failure analysis and other issues.
  • Ensures supplies are available and operational for use in projects.
  • May manage local computer systems for laboratory functionality.
  • Develops proposals, budgets, schedules and progress reports and presents results.
  • Evaluates findings to develop new concepts, equipment, or processes.
  • Prepares technical reports for long and short-range planning.
Qualifications:
  • Level I – Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and zero years experience.
    Level II - Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and two years experience.
    Level III 
    - Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and four years experience.
    Level IV 
    - Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and six years experience.
    Level V
     – Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and eight years experience.
    Level VI -
    Bachelors degree in Engineering that is relevant to the area of research and ten years experience.

    Experience: Experience in engineering and research practices and principles

    Substitution allowed for Education: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

    Substitution allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and related fields.
  • Requires use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices in individual's field.
Why Work at Auburn:
  • Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
  • Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
  • We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
  • Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
  • A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
  • Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:

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About the Company

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Auburn University

Welcome to Auburn University, a comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.

The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1856
WEBSITE
http://www.auburn.edu/