Research Engineer I
Michigan Technological University
About the Role
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Engineer I for its Advanced Power System Research Center (APSRC). The APSRC is structured to support research and development through both vertical (revenue generation) and horizontal (support function) teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Balance multiple projects and contribute to project progress by completing assigned tasks.
- Support status updates, final reports, and presentations by developing assigned content.
- Support proposal and quote development by contributing assigned content.
- Stay abreast of the latest technologies, trends, and methods relevant to the APSRC mission.
- Author and co-author technical publications.
- Attend Professional Conferences.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- BS Degree Required
- 0-5 years of related work history.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Technical and non-technical problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of engineering research & development activities (hypothesis, concept, design, simulation, analysis, fabrication, experimentation).
- Demonstrated initiative in tackling challenges.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, when needed.
Qualifications
Desirable Education and/or Experience
- Additional degree beyond minimum requirement (additional BS in a different discipline or MS or PhD preferred).
- Additional years of professional experience beyond minimum requirement.
- Licensed Professional Engineer.
- Experience Teaching.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, And/Or Abilities
- Experience working on research projects with at least a CUI security clearance.