Human Resources

Job Description Summary

Engineering staff position to support the activities of MSE in the areas of metals manufacturing, metals production equipment design and build, and executing activities for externally sponsored MSE/IMP research.

Responsibilities 

1. Support MSE and IMP research projects, users, and infrastructure
      a. Advance current external research and help to increase external research activity in MSE
      b. Collaborate with faculty and research to grow the use of the facility
2. Supporting laboratory instruction in MSE
3. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
4. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related design and manufacturing field

Required Experience

Two years of experience in metals manufacturing in an industrial environment, such as metal casting or thermo-mechanical processing.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

1. Ability to plan and execute research and development pilot-scale manufacturing set-up and materials production
2. Organizational skills to set-up and maintain high-tech materials research labs
3. Interest and aptitude for teaching materials manufacturing labs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

1. Demonstrated ability to design, manufacture, and launch materials production equipment for pilot-scale processes
   a. CAD, FEA analysis, and design optimization
   b. Material selection and working with machinists and suppliers
   c. Assembly and prove-out of new material production equipment
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff
3. Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Experience working in or managing a complex, multi-user manufacturing facilities.

Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. **

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

There are no unusual physical demands
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

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Pay Rate/Salary

No less than $50,000

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Additional Information