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Duke University · 1 month ago

Research & Development Engineer II

positionDurham, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Duke University is one of America’s leading research universities located in Durham, North Carolina. They are seeking a Research & Development Engineer II to provide professional engineering services across various fields, design and develop specialized instruments, and support groundbreaking research activities.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, construct, and test specialized instruments and systems for research projects
Provide engineering assistance and consultation to faculty, staff, and students
Integrate analog and digital hardware with computer software for system development
Collect and analyze data through observation and experimentation; maintain technical files and manuals
Ensure compliance with safety and efficacy requirements; supervise maintenance and troubleshoot issues

Qualification

Engineering degreeDesigning specialized instrumentsIntegrating hardwareSoftwareAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related natural such as Physics or Chemistry. Due to professional exemption, equivalent experience cannot substitute for a bachelor's degree
Two years of related experience sufficient to acquire competency in the application of engineering principles

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or related natural science
Experience designing and testing specialized instruments and systems
Proficiency in integrating analog and digital hardware with computer software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members

Company

Duke University

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Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
dateFounded in 1838
location
Durham, North Carolina, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.duke.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$71.15M
Key Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

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Barry Myers
Professor and Director
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Dan Ariely
Professor
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