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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: SPOKANE, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;"><b>Operations Engineer <BR>NOTICE OF VACANCY<BR>ISP / Applied Sciences Laboratory<BR>Washington State University</b><BR><BR>The Spokane-based Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) of the Institute for Shock Physics (ISP) at Washington State University is seeking an Operations Engineer (Administrative/Professional staff member) in the area of advanced materials research. The advanced materials research will be focused on development and processing of novel alloys and composites. <BR><BR>The overall responsibilities for this position are as follows:<BR>• Hands-on participation in the design and execution of a broad range of experimental projects, including processing, fabrication and characterization of alloys and composites<BR>• Design, construction, and maintenance of process equipment and testing systems.<BR>• Operation of process equipment, particularly melting and casting of reactive metals.<BR>• Maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of the experimental facilities; ordering components, equipment and supplies; interactions with the machine shops and suppliers; working effectively in a team setting.<BR>• Contribute effectively to all aspects of the research projects and assist research faculty.<BR>• Conduct research experiments, document and prepare reports as appropriate.  <BR>• Work under the supervision of research scientist.<BR><BR>Because of the diverse nature of the research activities and the facilities in the Institute, the above list should be viewed as a representative, but not a complete, list of responsibilities.  <BR><BR><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><BR>We are looking for creative, self-motivated individuals who have the ability and desire to pursue solutions to challenging problems in a fast paced research environment. Our projects require significant time in laboratory settings with hands-on experimental work.<BR><BR><b>Only applicants who are in the U.S.</b> and meet the following minimum qualifications will be considered for the position: <BR><BR>•  A recent B.S. degree in Physical Sciences and Engineering (preferably in materials science) with good experimental background in materials processing.<BR>•  Hands-on experience with vacuum equipment, high vacuum systems, high temperature furnaces, temperature control and induction heating. <BR>•  Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an academic or R&D environment.<BR>•  Strong quantitative and analytical skills.<BR>•  Working knowledge of CAD or SolidWorks.<BR>•  Familiarity with data acquisition software such as: LabView, data analysis, electronic data collection.<BR>•  Strong self-motivation and the ability to think and work independently. <BR>•  Flexible/adaptable; able to work with diverse groups of people and in many different situations.<BR>•  Ability to interact with experimentalists and theorists in a team environment for problem solving. <BR>•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. <BR><BR>Preferred, but not required, skills include:<BR><BR>•  Hands-on experience with the casting of titanium and titanium alloys.<BR>•  Knowledge of metallography, mechanical testing and related equipment.<BR><BR>For a complete Notice of Vacancy and how to apply, please visit:  http://www.asl.wsu.edu/about/page/career_opportunities . <BR><BR>WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer.</font></td>
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