UC San Diego · 6 hours ago
Research & Development Engineer 2 - 137897
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$79K/yr - $100K/yrUC San Diego is a renowned institution seeking a Research & Development Engineer 2 to perform moderately complex engineering assignments. The role involves utilizing scientific methods for gas monitoring instrumentation and conducting fieldwork, including testing and troubleshooting.
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Responsibilities
Uses professional engineering concepts to perform moderately complex engineering assignments
Works in a specialized engineering field on a major training and / or research effort
Works on assignments of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
Under general supervision, utilizes scientific methods including interferometry, tunable infrared laser direct absorption spectroscopy, cavity ringdown spectroscopy, NDIR gas analysis, and multi-stage air compression systems
Conducts field work to include site installation that requires testing, installing, and troubleshooting gas monitoring instrumentation within a sensitive timeframe
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods in order to independently perform professional engineering design work of limited scope and complexity
Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments
Proven experience with mechanical engineering design software packages
Proven working experience with the physics of data acquisition and sensor behavior
Proven experience programming mathematical packages for data analysis using Matlab
Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments
Proven ability to provide work direction and supervision to students as needed
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate with technical and scientific personnel, including vendors and equipment manufacturers
Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers
Analytical skills, and strong skills in attention to detail
Analytical and judgment skills to conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations
Experience with LabVIEW, Matlab, SolidWorks, MS Office suite software
Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures
Working knowledge of machining techniques and materials
Ability to create and order a complex bill of materials and assemble components associated with atmospheric gas instruments
Demonstrated experience maintaining or replacing complex laboratory instrumentation previously including, but not limited to, Aerodyne lasers, Rix compressors, and Elementar/Isoprime mass spectrometers
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results
Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
Company
UC San Diego
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