Research Associate

4 days ago


Knoxville, Tennessee, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Associate to join our team at InsideHigherEd. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of work experience in commodity and engineering polymers and composites, extrusion/compounding equipment, and plastics/composites production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of advanced composites manufacturing processes and technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test new composite materials and products.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior researchers and engineers.
  • Conduct research and development activities to improve the performance and efficiency of composite materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • Knowledge of composite material constituents, including fibers, resins, additives, and accessories.
  • Skills in extrusion, polymer compounding, composites manufacturing, and mechanical testing.
  • Ability to conduct finite element analysis and interpret results.
  • Interest and willingness to work with workforce development initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • Knowledge of composite tooling for compression and extrusion-compression molding.
  • Skills in processing composite panels and parts using various manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to generate technical reports and provide interpretations and comprehensive data.


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