The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,000 to $97,000 yearly ($7,083.33 to $8,083.33 monthly). This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits. This position is FLSA Exempt.
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Departmental Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a large academic department within the College of Engineering with 41 faculty, 21 career staff, and approximately 1000 students. The Department has research and instructional laboratories in Etcheverry Hall, Hesse Hall, and the Richmond Field Station.
Responsibilities
30% Under general supervision, the R&D Engineer performs and/or supervises the performance of laboratory and experimental facilities, equipment, and instrument systems; supervises and/or coordinates the construction, assembly, and testing of laboratory and experimental facilities, equipment, and instrument systems; provides training and supervision to students, as well as career technical staff in the laboratories on safety, proper use of tools and processes, contemporary laboratory testing, and advice on functional design issues related to working on unique and potentially volatile experiments.
30% Under general supervision, conducts design reviews, provides recommendations on best practices for manufacturability of individual, group class and student club project designs. Prepares engineering plans and specifications of moderate- to high-level of complexity for novel instructional and research laboratory equipment and instruments.
20% Under general supervision, participate in the solution of physical and mathematical analysis of experimental data or in the mathematical solution of physical and engineering problems. Ability to program in CAD/CAM toolpath software.
20% Perform duties of Technical & Instructional Laboratory Safety Officer, conduct required monthly safety inspections, perform annual chemical inventory, disposal of waste materials and in collaboration with Technical Group Manager plan and participate in safety training for staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in Mechanical modeling and analysis.
- Fluency in aerodynamic imaging technique (Schlieren).
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: October 1, 2024 - Open Until Filled.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
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