Principal R&D Engineer

Description

UPT is looking for a Principal R&D Engineer with a strong background in developing novel mechanical, chemical and material science engineering solutions and performing analysis and testing to meet project deadlines.
Location:
Locust, NC
Type:
On-site

Schedule

Full-time
First
8am-5pm
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Responsibilities

• Leadership of multiple cross-functional teams comprised of electrical, chemical, material science, mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure successful project execution

• Provide experienced technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

• Design, develop, and provide support for innovative technologies from first principles to production

• Work under the direction of Program Managers, and alongside Principal Investigators or Project Engineers

• Initiate and cultivate corporate relationships to spur additional research opportunities

• Author white papers and proposals as well as provide support documentation of projects

• Provide both engineering and project leadership as well as hands-on engineering and development to ensure task completion

• Ensure that designs comply with relevant safety and industry regulations or applicable military standards

• Must wear appropriate PPE as needed and adhere to all safety standards

• Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office/lab/warehouse environment. Must have the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and work with hands solving hands-on mechanical engineering tasks

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Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Engineer with 15+ years’ experience in state-of-the-art research, design and development engineering

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary R&D engineering teams

• Demonstrated ability to employ first principles in design concept development across multiple engineering disciplines

• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to develop state-of-the-art technologies

• Demonstrated ability to take a design from concept to production

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, autonomously driven atmosphere

• Demonstrated ability to write and win research opportunities

• Experience designing devices, or systems around thin film technologies

• Ability to convert internally developed technologies into profitable innovations

• Must possess theoretical and practical technical and analytical thinking skills with a detail-oriented approach

• Demonstrated ability to self-manage assigned project tasks to meet schedule

• Ability to both lead and conduct hands-on engineering and development

• Ability to create quality concise technical reports

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

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Desired Qualifications

• Working practical knowledge of AS9100

• Experience as Principal Investigator on multiple government-sponsored projects

• Experience designing and/or implementing innovative thin film coating technologies

• Creation and development of patented technologies

• Experience in the defense or aerospace industries

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree with a published thesis

• Experience developing and executing test plans for MIL-STD requirements

• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance

• FE certificate or PE license in Engineering

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Experience / Education

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering with 15 years of relevant experience

• Experience with Solid Works CAD

• Experience with 3D printing, rapid prototyping and testing

• Experience with machine tools and machine shop operation

• Hands-on mechanical assembly or fabrication experience

• Experience with various fabrication methodologies

• Experience with various engineering sensing, testing, and analysis technologies

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Application Form

Please carefully review the instructions for each section and complete each section with as much information as possible.

Personal Information:

Note: The Federal Immigration and Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that DHS Employment Eligibility Verification "Form I-9" be completed for every new hire and that within 3 business days of beginning work every new hire must present to the employer documentation establishing his/her identity and authorization to work. This federal requirement must be satisfied as a condition of employment.

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Must be able to pass a background check & drug screen.

UPT is a drug-free workplace

UPT offers competitive wages, FREE medical coverage (employee-only option), dental, and vision coverage, as well as 401K plan (waiting period must be met prior to benefits enrollment). UPT also offers life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, plus many other voluntary benefits.

3 Ways to Apply

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Online
Click "Details" on the job listing above, then complete the application form or upload your resume.
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Email
Email your resume or completed application form to our HR Dept.
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hr@upt-usa.com
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In-Person
Apply in-person, but please review the application form before coming in.
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Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
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142 Cara Ct.
Locust, NC 28097
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704-888-2470 ext. 16
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Equal Opportunity Policy

UNITED PROTECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC provides equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, social, dismissals, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

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