Senior Materials Engineer
8796BR
Golisano Institute for Sustainability
CIMS CSP & C3R

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.


Job Responsibilities:

• Perform/manage materials analysis for internal research, and for external customers, to support product failure analysis and industrial process quality improvement
• Develop enhanced laboratory capability for materials analysis, in particular non-destructive evaluation technologies
• Prepare and present/publish technical results of research
• Develop proposals for external funding
• Support expansion of existing research programs that support sustainable industrial development, with a focus on: remanufacturing, recycling, process material and energy efficiency, condition assessment and prognostics, and additive manufacturing
• Support sustainable product design efforts from materials perspective

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.

Minimum 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)

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $68800 - $115200
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $68800
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $115200

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.

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 68800
Hourly/Salary Maximum:115200







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