Research Engineer II

1 day ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States University of New Mexico Full time
Job Summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a highly skilled Research Engineer II to join our team in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. As a key member of our research group, you will be responsible for independently evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering research techniques to make minor adaptations and modifications to research equipment and instruments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Use standard engineering and mathematical principles to design, build, and test both standard and special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for research and service purposes.
  • Coordinate repair of instruments with lab managers and ordering of parts required for repair.
  • Maintain electronic equipment, including high voltage circuit boards and high vacuum systems.
  • Work with laboratory personnel in developing new or modifying existing scientific equipment.
  • Troubleshoot circuit boards and isolate defective components and make equivalent substitutions or better substitutions.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot low and high voltage circuits and do the appropriate repairs.
  • Test and troubleshoot vacuum systems and make appropriate repairs and modifications.
  • Understanding of instrument software and coding to include: ladder logic, C, basic, and use of computer added design software.
  • Continue and develop relationships with manufacturing resources and service engineers.
  • Making minor adaptations and modifications to research instrumentation as appropriate.
  • Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
  • Build and/or modify required infrastructure and electrical for instruments if needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to work independently in repair of complex research instruments which are part of an integrated research project.
  • A thorough knowledge and understanding of electronic and electrical circuits, vacuum systems and a general knowledge of instrumentation and control principals.
  • Knowledge of voltage and frequency-based signal detectors and counters.
  • Logic, EPROM, ROM, PLC, and Microcontroller programming abilities.
  • A thorough knowledge of testing and analytical equipment, such as oscilloscopes, and other voltage, current, RF and leak-detection.
Additional Requirements
  • Please provide at least three Professional/Supervisory References.

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.



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