8578BR

　　Position Title:

　　Research Engineer

　　Organization:

　　KGCOE Industrial & Systems Engineering

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Participate and contribute to weekly engineering staff meetings where concepts, models and research plans for next-generation additive manufacturing technologies are developed.

　　Design, analyze and evaluate electro-mechanical systems using CAD/CAE/CAM software.

　　Build, test, and troubleshoot the additive manufacturing equipment that has been designed. Communicate results and recommendations to research team.

　　Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students working on funded research projects.

　　Collaborate with vendors when equipment and components need to be ordered for the machines that are being built in the AMPrint Center. Assist with managing research laboratory.

　　Contribute as needed to AMPrint Center marketing and outreach activities by hosting lab tours, meeting with visitors, etc.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　FLSA Category:

　　Exempt

　　Requisition Number:

　　8578BR

　　College/Division:

　　Kate Gleason College of Engineering

　　Required Application Documents:

　　Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

　　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 [email protected]. 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.

　　Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

　　119A

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Education/Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical engineering or related field. Three years of experience in electro-mechanical systems design of additive manufacturing, 3D printing equipment, or related field

　　OR

　　Master’s degree in a mechanical engineering or related field. Experience in electro-mechanical systems design of additive manufacturing, 3D printing equipment, or related field strongly preferred.

　　Skills:

　　Computer aided design (CAD/CAE/CAM software)

　　Finite element analysis

　　Basic electrical skills, including circuit board layout, wiring, power electronics, etc.

　　Computer programming in C/C++, Python, and/or similar languages

　　Machine controller operation

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master’s degree in a mechanical engineering or related field. Experience in electro-mechanical systems design of additive manufacturing, 3D printing equipment, or related field strongly preferred.OR

　　Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical engineering or related field. Three years of experience in electro-mechanical systems design of additive manufacturing, 3D printing equipment, or related field.What do we believe at RIT?:

　　Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

　　As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

　　Work Location:

　　Henrietta Campus — 100%

　　Job Summary:

　　The AMPrint Center conducts industry and government funded research involving additive manufacturing and 3D printing (AM/3DP) processes, materials, and applications. The Research Scientist/Mechanical Engineer in this position will help invent next-generation additive manufacturing processes, and will then design. build, and test complex electro-mechanical systems that turn those inventions into functioning machines. This engineer will also play a key role in conducting research activities connected with funded and internally initiated research projects.

　　Hourly/Salary Minimum:

　　52300

　　Hourly/Salary Maximum:

　　87600