Job Description
Department: Chemistry
Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:
Researches, plans, and implements the design, construction, assembly, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of research tools and equipment.
1. Designs and builds scientific equipment and/or instruments to facilitate research efforts.
2. Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to implement research and design concepts into equipment design and construction.
3. Provides electronic and system level troubleshooting of prototype devices to aid product development and improves existing equipment to achieve desired functionality.
4. Drafts designs and builds prototypes of scientific equipment and/or instruments.
5. May write technical documentation and related reports as needed.
6. Evaluates and recommends design modifications.
7. Provides technical support, guidance and expertise to students and faculty staff regarding all phases of front-end engineering, including design, construction and implementation.
8. Tests components, instruments and equipment and provides solutions to technical problems.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:
Researches, plans, and implements the design, construction, assembly, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of research tools and equipment.
1. Designs and builds scientific equipment and/or instruments to facilitate research efforts.
2. Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to implement research and design concepts into equipment design and construction.
3. Provides electronic and system level troubleshooting of prototype devices to aid product development and improves existing equipment to achieve desired functionality.
4. Drafts designs and builds prototypes of scientific equipment and/or instruments.
5. May write technical documentation and related reports as needed.
6. Evaluates and recommends design modifications.
7. Provides technical support, guidance and expertise to students and faculty staff regarding all phases of front-end engineering, including design, construction and implementation.
8. Tests components, instruments and equipment and provides solutions to technical problems.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Research and Design Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
