Company: UT Dallas
Location: Richardson, TX
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Government, Nonprofit, Education
Description
Engineering and production leadership responsibilities in the UTD BEACONS battery prototype facility. BEACONS is a joint venture with the DOD in providing resources to aid in the advancement of new technology battery production domestically. This vision encompasses the development of the required workforce and analysis of the domestic supply of critical materials to establish probability. The engineering role within the prototype facility will comprise of leading and coaching the technician(s) in the development of customer driven new technologies into an industry standard battery product within a prototype production environment. The Engineer will also take a leadership role in ensuring the integrity of the customer's product, data and IP from initial introduction to project completion.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering and three (3) years of related experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Automation support and troubleshooting.
- Two (2) years of electrochemical manufacturing experience
- Pivot table and macro experience in Excel.
- PLC Programming Experience
- Data Collection and Report writing experience.
- ABET accreditation of education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Hands-on Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and train others.
- Six Sigma methodology experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works directly with UT Dallas BEACONS lab customers to ensure battery manufacturing needs are understood and implemented.
- Will lead the technician(s) in the production of prototype products for the customers, ensuring all procedures and processes are executed in detail to promote the highest opportunity of success.
- Owns the quality of the product produced including detailed data collection and communication of all observations to ensure a complete and accurate report to the customer as dictated by the agreement of services.
- Communicates project information in a concise manner to customers and management.
- Takes ownership in the troubleshooting of process and equipment performance issues and leading it to a successful conclusion.
- Leads in completion solutions to the requests for modified or new processes requested by customers in the development of the products defined in the agreement of services.
- Responsible for leading the execution and recording of equipment maintenance involved in the processing and testing of batteries.
- Responsible for leading the execution and recording of maintenance battery test equipment to include calibration, verification, and data analysis.
- Adheres to all company, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervision Level:
Performs work under the general supervision of the BEACONS Lab Director. Handles complex issues and problems. Possesses and continues to grow knowledge of subject matter. Will provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to technicians.
Additional Information
A remote work schedule is not available for this position.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Internal Training
- BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
- PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
- Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
- Dental/Vision/AD&D
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Break
- Fertility Benefits
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
About Us
Located in one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan regions, The University of Texas at Dallas is a top value public university with more than 31,000 students across seven schools. The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A collection of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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