University Of Texas

Research Associate, Mechnical Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or any engineering discipline.
  • Five years of experience with at least four years in additive manufacturing (AM).
  • Proficiency in metal and polymer powder bed fusion (PBF).
  • Experience operating metal and polymer PBF machines, including powder preparation and part post-processing.

Responsibilities

  • Commission and operate AM equipment; train users in its operation and maintenance.
  • Perform routine maintenance and oversee repairs for the equipment.
  • Manage facility operations, including logs, bookkeeping, and safety.
  • Assist in the purchase, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Provide outreach and hold tours; assist in workshops and training sessions.
  • Write research proposals and serve as a co-PI on projects; mentor students.
  • Participate in proposal writing as required.

Benefits

  • Access to advanced additive manufacturing facilities and resources.
  • Collaboration with diverse users from academia and industry.
  • Opportunity for mentoring and student interaction.
Full Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Research Associate, Mechnical Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 01, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Responsibilities

  • Major responsibilities include commissioning and operating the AM equipment within the facility; training users in the operation and maintenance of the equipment; performing routine maintenance and overseeing essential repairs of the equipment; and managing routine facility operation, including logs, bookkeeping, billing, maintenance records, and safety.

  • This position is responsible for making recommendations and assisting in the purchase, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.

  • Liaising with external users from UT Austin, other universities, government laboratories, and industry; providing outreach, and tours for the general public; assisting with workshops and training sessions for the university and the general public.

  • Writes several major research proposals and serves as a co-PI on at least one research projects. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students who utilize CAMDI facilities.

  • Participating in proposal writing as needed.

Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or any engineering discipline.

  • Five (5) years of experience with at least four (4) years of AM experience.  

  • Demonstrated proficiency in metal and polymer powder bed fusion (PBF).

  • Experience with operating metal and polymer PBF machines is required, including powder preparation and handling and post-processing of parts.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Four (4) years of AM experience.  

  • Established record of peer reviewed publications and experience with various AM technologies.

  • Experience in the design and fabrication of AM equipment.

  • Experience in design of parts for AM and fabrication of parts with AM equipment, especially metal and polymer PBF. 

  • Experience in management of a multi-user facility (training, maintenance, repair and invoicing).

  • Strong commitment to creativity and rigorous multi-disciplinary problem solving.

Salary Range

$90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions
  • May work around standard office conditions.

  • Use of manual dexterity.

  • Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

  • May work around chemicals, chemical fumes, metallic and polymer powders

  • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

  • Lifting and moving is required.

Required Materials
  • Resume/CV

  • Letter of interest

  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

About University Of Texas

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university located in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 1883 and is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. The university offers over 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 13 colleges and schools. It is known for its strong academic programs in business, engineering, law, and natural sciences. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students. It has a strong research program and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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