Power Systems Engineer.

Job Summary The Power Systems Engineer (Research Engineering Scientist Assoc IV) will support faculty research and student projects in a power and energy laboratory environment by operating, maintaining, and overseeing the use of high-voltage electrical equipment, ensuring safe usage. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with electrical design projects at various levels of complexity by: Assisting with the design and fabrication of mechanical assemblies using manual and CNC machine tools. Assisting with electrical circuit design. Assisting with circuit board population and fabrication. Wiring small, medium, and large power systems with AC and DC sources and loads. Support sponsored research by maintaining and operating high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to diesel generators, electric motor-generator sets, high voltage power supplies, high voltage capacitor banks, AC/DC power supplies, and DC/DC power electronic converters. Maintain laboratory space, ensuring cleanliness, tidiness and safe egress. Participate in telecons with grant/contract sponsors. Compile experimental test plans, setup experiments to execute those test plans, collect experimental data. Assist with procurement of equipment, parts and supplies. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/ GED. Ten (10) years experience working in a laboratory or fabrication facility as a journeyman machinist, electronics technician, or instrument maker or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Experience in programming and operating CNC mills. Experience maintaining all machines and equipment in the shop. Experience supervising lab and shop operations and personnel. Experience with solid works. MS office tools, and other simple computing skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s in an engineering, technology or related field. Five (5) years working with simple electronics in an electronics lab environment. Five (5) years of laboratory supervisory experience. Experience in providing advice to students from sophomore, junior, and senior design classes working with small electronic type projects. Experience working with students or similar skill level employees to enhance designs to make manufacturing easier. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair procedures for mills and lathes. Knowledge of operating and maintaining various saws, grinder, sanders, sand blaster, shear and other related equipment. Knowledge of welding (TIG, MIG, and gas) is preferred but not required. Experience with 3D printers, diagnosing simple electric circuits, wiring electrical systems, and populating printed circuit boards. Skilled in accurately using a variety of measurement tools Skilled in working with high-voltage electrical equipment. Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ability to communicate with a variety of people including staff, faculty, and students. Ability to work with simple electrical circuits, populate printed circuit boards, operate manual and CNC machine tools while holding very tight tolerances on machined parts. Ability to organize and manage projects from start to finish. Ability to order raw materials and tools for various jobs in electronics, metal, plastics, and wood. Skilled in quoting jobs. Ability to conduct tours and teach students safety, fabrication, and machine operation. Ability to instruct students from organized classes the elements of proper design for machine operations. Ability to function with continuous interruptions. Other Requirements Due to the nature of the work supporting sensitive programs, U.S. Citizenship is required. Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Working in a laboratory environment. May be exposed to various hazards including chemicals, chemical fumes, electrical and mechanical hazards and biohazards. May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Frequent use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs and ladders. Must be able to be on your feet many hours a day and lift 50 lbs. safely. Benefits Eligible Yes CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.