Rsch AND DEV Engr 2 (Associate Research And Development Engineer)

The Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology (AHMCT) Research Center is the largest Center within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE). This position is 100% funded by extramural support received by the AHMCT Research Center and is subject to continued availability of such extramural support. AHMCT is primarily funded by Caltrans. The Center, under the directorship of Professor Bahram Ravani and Dr. Ty Lasky, has more than 10 laboratory personnel, including engineers, analysts, programmers, postdoctoral scholars, as well as graduate and undergraduate students. Under general supervision this position provides engineering information, analysis, and design support of moderately complex systems to students. This position is 100% funded by and committed to the AHMCT Research Center.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of a senior engineer and the general direction of Principal Investigators (PIs) and AHMCT Research Center Directors, execute engineering aspects of research projects. This involves the design, fabrication, assembly, test, evaluation, and deployment of experimental and emerging equipment, software, and systems as part of research, development, and educational activities. Assist the PIs and participate in preparation of progress and final reports and publishing research results as well as in writing proposals. Collaborate with staff and students and perform design tasks using the latest engineering tools, including computer analysis, design, drafting, and solid modeling programs. Interact with suppliers, vendors, and funding agency representatives including equipment end users. Gather general professional engineering information and advice for the PIs and works on moderately complex engineering projects that require a review of multiple factors.

4 WEEK RECRUITMENT PERIOD: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Position Information

Apply by Date

4/15/2024

Salary Range

$72,300/yr. - $131,100/yr.

Appointment Type

Contract

Number of Positions

3

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Manager will advise

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Demands: Position requires working at hazardous locations and in extreme temperatures from sub-freezing in ice and snow to 150°F on hot pavement.

• Lifting Requirements: Lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be available on-call anytime (day or night), some weekend work, overtime, to meet project deadlines and travel for conferences and technical demonstrations.

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent education and experience.

• Experience in managing the design, development, test, and evaluation of automated prototype and emerging equipment for highway maintenance and construction under general supervision.

• Experience in the application of professional engineering principles and tools for the purposes of mechanical design including computer analysis, design, drafting, and solid modeling software.

• Experience in contributing to the development of research ideas and proposals under general supervision; experience in preparing meaningful data for presentation and explaining technical concepts and information; experience in technical report writing.

• Experience in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and other desktop programs for reporting purposes.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Excellent communication skills to interact on a daily basis with students, staff, faculty, contractors, vendors, and funding agency representatives.

• Skills to write reports concerning the design, fabrication, assembly, testing, use, and evaluation of experimental and emerging equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience in exercising high-level, independent judgment for the resolution of problems related to design, fabrication, assembly, testing, use, and evaluation of prototype and emerging equipment and machinery under general direction.

• Experience in guiding and leading technical staff in the above functions; knowledge of personnel management policies & procedures and leadership principles; ability to recruit, train, evaluate, motivate, and contribute to morale building; escalate or take appropriate corrective action in compliance with the Center's staff reporting structure; tact and diplomacy essential.

• Demonstrated experience in the development of systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)

• Demonstrated experience in providing IT support and an understanding of computer networking.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Knowledge and skills implementing universally accepted and UCD specific safety principles, policies and procedures, and working practices; proficiency in interpreting and implementing relevant UCD policies and procedures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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