Principal Engineer – Additive Manufacturing

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Job Title:

Principal Engineer – Additive Manufacturing

Department:

Engineering | Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence

The Principal Engineer designs, develops, leads, and executes large-scale additive manufacturing research and development efforts for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME); works closely and interacts with industry partners to scope out highly complex projects and develop detailed statements of work; engages customers and associated support staff and independently manages and executes entire sales process; serves as lead writer on large-scale proposals and technical reports to sponsoring agencies; works closely with OSU faculty, CDME staff and students to accomplish multi-disciplinary engineering tasks; provides guidance and leadership to less experienced staff members in areas of expertise; executes technical engineering work through use of personal expertise, advanced manufacturing equipment and software, providing innovative solutions which may set new precedents and standards; applies developed industry knowledge and advanced understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage projects independently and ensure they are completed in accordance with project milestones, deliverable requirements, and within the agreed upon cost and schedule; contributes to business development activities by researching funding opportunities, traveling to customer facilities for project meetings, and presenting research results at conferences and symposia; establishes priorities and supervises student employees (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches to foster development, evaluates performance); supports professional development and student program activities of CDME in area of expertise; responsible for bringing in sufficient funding to support position and any direct reports; performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

This position will require access to export controlled data and work in an export controlled facility. Eligibility for this position is restricted to “U.S. persons” as defined in U.S. export control regulations. “U.S. persons” include: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as “protected individuals” pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

Additional Information:

Qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree:

Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Desired:

Master's Degree:

Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Experience Required:

6 years’ experience in a professional multidisciplinary research environment with experience proposal writing and customer engagement; considerable experience in a R & D setting (i.e., planning and conducting R & D projects/programs in terms of technical and managerial functions)

Desired:

Familiarity with additive manufacturing of metals, polymers and ceramics as well as digital workflows; excellent writing and communication skills; proven record bringing in external R&D funding; additive manufacturing industry experience; experience in a supervisory capacity over direct reports or processes is highly desired; university PI status or ability to obtain status.

The target hiring range for this jo