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Development Engineer (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Oregon State University

Development Engineer (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Oregon State University

Department: Hatfield Marine Sci Ctr (RMS)

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Newport

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:

Job Summary:

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Development Engineer position for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU ). This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately 1 year from the appointment begin date. This position will be located in Newport, Oregon.

This position is being filled on a temporary basis to cover while an employee is on protected leave. The position is anticipated to end on (date), or upon return of the on leave employee. This position does not carry an expectation of continued appointment to the position or continued employment at Oregon State University.

The Hatfield based team, led by Dr Drummond Biles, focuses on two areas; 1) The design and development of novel sensor packages, 2) The instruction and education of fabrication and prototyping skills for members of the marine sciences community (PIs/faculty/researchers). Through these two areas the team looks to both increase the available skill-based toolkit for those working in the field and supply the supporting hardware and software to answer the evolving questions in the marine field.

This position will be responsible for the completion of design and build projects encompassing a wide variety of hands on based skill sets. The staff will be responsible for engaging with students in a teaching capacity as relevant to the fabrication tools. This staff position will also assist with the managerial responsibilities for the lab such as ordering supplies and machine maintenance. They will function as part of a small existing team of personnel that are also highly dedicated to the success of these projects.

OSU is the leading comprehensive research institution in Oregon, with more than 30,000 students, an annual budget of more than $1.1B, and research grants and contract exceeding $440M.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

60% – Design and Development:

Consult with PIs/faculty/researchers to determine their needs for equipment and instrument systems. Will include developing mechanical and electronical system designs, CAD schematics, CAM programming of multiple machines, design and manufacture custom housings, designs custom circuit boards, assembly of hardware, and tests project electronics for use at sea or on the coast (above and below water). Will include running pre-deployment tests both through in-lab hydrostatic capabilities and field testing of systems to verify integrity. Analyze data from testing and consult with team and PIs/faculty/researchers when modifications and/or upgrades are needed. May need to drive a university vehicle in moving supplies or testing projects.

20% – Lab Management:

Aiding in overseeing the physical lab space. This includes keeping a lab space clean and organized, participating in the hiring of student workers, working with students in the lab, and keeping track of the project status and timeline. This also includes ordering items for projects or to support lab growth including speccing out equipment as the lab space grows.

20% – Lab Instruction safety training:

Provide instruction and guidance on various pieces of machinery and supporting software components. Specifically, students in the use of fabrication tools. Record keeping

What You Will Need

• (1) mechanical design and development, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting and/or

• (2) electronics design and development including board and cable assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.

• Research cruise and/or field deployment experiences.

• Proficient in metal fabrication; Mill, Lathe, CNC , Welding.

• Familiarity additive manufacturing; Filament, SLA .

• Strong operational knowledge of solid modeling program.

• Familiarity with Python and/or Matlab

• Works well both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong work ethic.

• Excellent organization skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• High proficiency in written and spoken English.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

• 3 years of post-Bachelor’s degree professional work experience in design and development where responsibilities focused around prototyping and fabrication

• 10 years plus work experience in design and development field

• Highly proficient in metal fabrication; Mill, Lathe, CNC , Welding.

• Experience with automated/robotic systems.

• Experience with oceonographic and/or meteorological instrumentation.

• Experience with undergraduate project mentorship

• 3 or more Research cruise and/or field deployment experiences.

• A demonstrable ability to promote diversity, access and inclusion in a research environment, and work collaboratively with students and faculty of various backgrounds and perspectives.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Approximately 95% of work is to be performed at the research lab on campus in Newport, OR. Approximately 5% of work involves participation in research cruises/field/lab experiments at various times throughout the year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Drummond Wengrove at Drummond.Wengrove@oregonstate.edu or 541-867-0276.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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