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Instrumentation Engineer/Mechanical Engineer
University of Wisconsin Madison
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About the role
- This includes defining and conducting trade studies and leading the development of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical and thermal subsystems.
- may include leading test programs, procedure development, definition and development of unique test hardware, analysis of test data, and producing test reports.
- For more information on IDP, please visit https://icedrill.org/.
Responsibilities
- This position will also support the maintenance, problem resolution, and upgrade activities for legacy ice drilling systems and will maintain communications with internal and external partners.
- An FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer.
- Provides expertise and experience in an area of discipline. Uses universally accepted computer design applications for modeling, analysis of design, and fabrication efforts
- Helps prepare reports of design status and/or technical research for professional organizations, government/sponsor review boards, and design reviews
- Supports efforts to identify problems, issues, and needs, and provides solution options in support of decision-making
- Supports efforts to coordinate project activities
- Conceptualizes, specifies, designs, constructs, integrates, operates, tests, calibrates, documents, and improves instrumentation systems
Requirements
- Experience in the operation, analysis and deployment of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
- Experience with machine assembly, including troubleshooting and fabrication of fixtures or tooling.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to make presentations to groups with various levels of expertise in the subject.
Nice to have
- Experience in supporting mechanical systems in the field
- i.e. commissioning mechanical and electromechanical systems, troubleshooting equipment, adjusting/repairing systems.
- Experience conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) studies on mechanical components and systems.
- Knowledge and experience in fabrication and shop practices.
- Working knowledge and experience with control systems, electromechanical devices, and electronics
- any familiarity with embedded programming is a plus.
- Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder training.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
Compensation
- Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.
- Well-qualified applicants can anticipate a minimum starting annual salary of $67,500, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (ie. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the Un
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