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| Job Description |
Purpose
Uses engineering principles to provide efficient solutions to the development of processes related to robotics and/or aerospace products to advance the collaborative aerospace research program between WVU, NASA, et al. Works on all stages of a product, from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning.
Serves as a resource and independently uses professional concepts and organizational policies to solve a wide range of moderate to complex problems in imaginative and practical ways. Depth skills, knowledge and interpretive abilities, as well as some creativity, are required to successfully perform duties. Work effort often addresses non-routine matters within established protocol, guidelines, and/or policies. Work effort has significant impact on client services and operations, producing moderate to major organizational, legal and financial results and/or liabilities. Position duties may require oversight of projects.
Supervisory/Lead Role
Position reports to the Research Program Manager. Normally receives no instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. General sharing of knowledge and team participation is expected in the role. Project or activity lead responsibilities will be assigned in this position.
Physical Demands
Work requires frequent walking, bending and working with hands, especially during testing and shop support phases. Occasional lifting of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds) may be required.
Work Environment
Work is primarily in an office setting. Frequent duty is required in shop and testing areas, engineering laboratory area and physical science laboratories.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
1) Excellent research, analysis, and interpretation skills.
2) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
3) Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4) Knowledge of and ability to effectively use C++, analytical/scientific software, CAD, CAM, and other computer software/applications.
5) Knowledge and experience utilizing data collection techniques.
6) Knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles and practices applicable to the full range of engineering duties concerned with the design and function of aerospace equipment.
7) Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
8) Maintains skills in, or knowledge of, professional principles, legal and/or reporting requirements affecting area of responsibility.
9) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
10) Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
11) Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
12) Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
13) Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
14) Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
15) Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Behavioral Competencies
1) Technical skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; pursues training and development opportunities; assess strengths, weaknesses, and shares expertise with others.
2) Problem solving – Gathers and analyzes information, identifies problems, develops alternatives, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics and works well in groups and resolves matters timely.
3) Internal & External Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional matters with objectivity and openness; responds promptly to needs and requests for service and assistance; meets commitments and dates, notifies others if change occurs; provides, solicits and applies feedback; and builds goodwill through balanced contributions, positive approach, respect and support of others.
4) Communications – Demonstrates group presentation skills, participates in meetings, listens and gets clarification, is responsive and speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Writes and edits clearly and informatively, varies style to meet needs, presents numerical data effectively, and able to read and interpret written information.
5) Organizational Support – Aligns work and develops strategies to meet organizational goals; seeks to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; and upholds organizational expectations and values.
6) Self Management – Responds to management direction; resourcefully adapts to changes in work environment and circumstances; responds well under pressure and manages competing demands; takes calculated risks, asks for and offers help when needed; exercise discretion and sound judgment; is tactful and responsible for own actions.
Requisite Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
1) Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other related field;
2) three to five years of experience as an engineer performing related tasks;
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3) experience successfully utilizing C++ program;
or
4) an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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| Job Duties |
Responsibilities are functional in nature, and performed under limited supervision. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
1) Designs and implements cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability and throughout.
2) Develops project specifications with colleagues.
3) Develops, tests, and evaluates theoretical designs.
4) Discusses and solves complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers.
5) Ensures a product can be made again reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating environments.
6) Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots research equipment.
7) Oversees the research laboratory to ensure it and the equipment inside remain in good working condition.
8) Manages projects using engineering principles and techniques.
9) Plans and designs new production processes.
10) Produces details of specifications and outlines designs.
11) Recommends modifications following prototype test results.
12) Uses research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer-aided design.
13) Considers the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints.
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