Ensured Consideration Date: September 29, 2026
Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.
The area's waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.
Summary
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Engineer I, for our Advanced Power System Research Center. The Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) is organized into a matrix structure with vertical teams organized around technical areas of revenue generation, and horizontal teams organized around support function. Both the vertical and horizontal groups are staffed by Research Professionals.
The Research Engineer I executes a variety of tasks (as described below) either in direct alignment with the customer (when in a vertically oriented group), or in a supporting role (when in a horizontally oriented group).
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
The Research Engineer I must be adept at a range of duties:
1. Balance multiple projects while personally contributing to project progress by completing assigned tasks
2. Support status updates and final reports and presentations through development of assigned content
3. Support proposal and quote development through assigned content
4. Stay abreast of the latest technologies, trends, and methods in technology areas related to the APSRC mission
5. Author and Co-Author technical publications
6. Attend Professional Conferences
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
* BS Degree
Required Experience
* 0-5 years of related work history for entry into level
Desirable Education and/or Experience
* Additional degree beyond minimum requirement; additional BS in a different discipline or MS or PhD (preferred)
* Additional years of professional experience beyond minimum requirement
* Licensed Professional Engineer
* Experience Teaching
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
* Demonstrated organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
* Technical and non-technical problem solving skills
* Demonstrated technical knowledge of engineering research & development activities (hypothesis, concept, design, simulation, analysis, fabrication, experimentation)
* Demonstrated initiative in tackling challenges and a hunger for more
* Ability and willingness to travel
* Ability and willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, when needed
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
* Experience working on research projects with at least a CUI security clearance
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbf.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but can be high for short periods of time in the shop. Hearing protection is provided when noise levels are high.
* The employee may occasionally be required to travel
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following training courses:
* Employee Safety Overview
* Annual Data Security Training
* Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
* Annual Title IX Training
Additional training will be required by the department on a periodic basis.
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Pay Rate/Salary
The anticipated salary range for this position is 70,000 - $80,850; However, the final salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Title of Position Supervisor
Manager
Posting Type
Internal & External Posting
Dependent on Funding
Yes
Additional Information
This position is contingent upon the continued availability of external funding.
Full ensured consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before September 29, 2026.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or
[email protected].
Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United... For full info follow application link.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
