Rochester Institute Of Technology Rochester , NY 14618
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Title
Senior Materials Engineer
Requisition Number
8796BR
College/Division
Golisano Institute for Sustainability
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Employment Category
Fulltime
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Minimum Education Level
BS
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science
5-10+ years work experience with industry, national lab or equivalent in materials development or analysis or process development
Significant experience in metals and metallurgy, with flexibility to work on diverse materials, technical challenges, and application domains is required
Experience in analysis of materials and material failures
Analytical ability to solve challenging design/development problems
Strong organization and motivational skills
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences
Authorized to work in the U.S. (citizen or permanent resident status)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in developing and transferring processes from the laboratory to the production floor
Understanding of, or experience with, remanufacturing, recycling technologies, or additive manufacturing
Experience with protective materials (incl fabrics) for high temperature applications
Experience writing proposals for industrial or agency funded research projects
MS and PhD
Department/College Description
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) is a leading sustainability research and education organization at Rochester Institute of Technology. GIS is made up of a diverse set of academic programs and applied research centers focused on the optimization of industrial systems to maximize material and energy efficiency while minimizing adverse environmental impacts. We work with partners in all areas of industry, government and business to put technology and innovation to work for a sustainable future. The diverse perspectives we bring to a project or problem reflect our broad expertise across industries and the many partnerships we've formed with forward-thinking corporations, government agencies and research organizations over the last 30 years.
Job Summary
Golisano Institute for Sustainability is looking for an engineer or scientist with strong leadership skills, experimental and analytical materials background, and a passion for solving real-world problems. In our environment, researchers work on a wide variety of products and technologies, work with undergraduate and graduate students, and are engaged in collaborative research with leading companies on projects in diverse project areas such as: advanced manufacturing and remanufacturing, recycling, energy generation and storage systems, materials development and analysis, and sustainability and sustainable design.
Rochester Institute Of Technology