Engineer III

Position Title:

Engineer III

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing process improvement or other change within a business

• Applied knowledge of material science; primarily in metals and polymers

• Experience developing and presenting curriculum

• 10+ years of industry experience

• Expertise leading, influencing, and motivating others meet objectives

• Experience utilizing a variety of nondestructive testing tools for part inspection purposes

• Experience with mechanical testing equipment

• Experience with engineering simulation tools to assess part strength, fluid flow, and/or thermal characteristics

• Experience working with testing labs to determine failure mode of parts

Job Description:

The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University is seeking an Engineer III to fill a project manager role. This position is responsible for developing relationships with business leaders, assessing the current state of business operations, and providing testing and analytical expertise.

This role will provide significant improvements in productivity through engineering analysis and process improvement to area businesses. A successful candidate will possess demonstrated excellence across a broad set of experiences in industry roles, with a focus on implementing and managing testing equipment and programs within their organization. Critical skills include testing procedure development, experience with mechanical and nondestructive evaluation testing tools, relationship building, broad business and manufacturing knowledge, excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, exceptional critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to deal with ambiguity, and strong time management skills. All staff members are expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

This is a fixed term position, with expectation for renewal based on availability of funding. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Example of Duties

• Performs process improvement and technology implementation project management work for clients.

• Collaborates and assists clients in identification of return on investment and economic impacts of project proposals.

• Assesses multidisciplinary operational, analytical, and technical problems and makes recommendations.

• Serves as a consultant to others, providing technical information and engineering recommendations that assist with various projects.

• Leads and participates in public events and workshops focused on delivering the latest research and best practices.

• Manages fee-for-service projects and grants.

• Completes complex engineering projects.

Level Guidelines

• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU's mission and department or work unit goals

• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude

• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action

• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices

• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff

• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)

• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist

• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS811

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

April 24, 2024

Posting Close Date:

May 15, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14519