The Ohio State University · 1 month ago
Principal Engineer – Additive Manufacturing
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expThe Ohio State University is a prominent educational institution, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Additive Manufacturing. The role involves leading R&D efforts in additive manufacturing, managing complex projects, and engaging with industry partners while providing guidance to less experienced staff.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designs, develops, leads, and executes large-scale additive manufacturing research and development efforts for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME)
Works closely and interacts with industry partners to scope out highly complex projects and develop detailed statements of work
Engages customers and associated support staff and independently manages and executes entire sales process
Serves as lead writer on large-scale proposals and technical reports to sponsoring agencies
Works closely with OSU faculty, CDME staff and students to accomplish multi-disciplinary engineering tasks
Provides guidance and leadership to less experienced staff members in areas of expertise
Executes technical engineering work through use of personal expertise, advanced manufacturing equipment and software, providing innovative solutions which may set new precedents and standards
Applies developed industry knowledge and advanced understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage projects independently and ensure they are completed in accordance with project milestones, deliverable requirements, and within the agreed upon cost and schedule
Contributes to business development activities by researching funding opportunities, traveling to customer facilities for project meetings, and presenting research results at conferences and symposia
Establishes priorities and supervises student employees (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches to foster development, evaluates performance)
Supports professional development and student program activities of CDME in area of expertise
Responsible for bringing in sufficient funding to support position and any direct reports
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree: Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
6 years' experience in a professional multidisciplinary research environment with experience proposal writing and customer engagement
Considerable experience in a R & D setting (i.e., planning and conducting R & D projects/programs in terms of technical and managerial functions)
Preferred
Master's Degree: Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Familiarity with additive manufacturing of metals, polymers and ceramics as well as digital workflows
Excellent writing and communication skills
Proven record bringing in external R&D funding
Additive manufacturing industry experience
Experience in a supervisory capacity over direct reports or processes is highly desired
University PI status or ability to obtain status
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.28MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Safety CouncilFederal Aviation Administration
2024-07-09Grant· $0.81M
2024-04-29Grant
2024-03-05Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
Bill Diffenderffer
Director of Entrepreneurship
Nicole Kraft
Professor
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