Research Engineer Instrumentation

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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Job Summary
This position is responsible for design fabrication and implementation of tools protocols and analytical methods for measuring and evaluating the combustion and emissions of alternative fuels for engines. The incumbent will need to interact with UBC team members and industrial partners for design of equipment protocols and analytical methods as well as collection of data analysis and reporting. Documentation for reporting and archiving purposes is required.

Organizational Status
Reports directly to the Principal Investigator Dr. P. Kirchen and receives additional supervision from senior research staff. Will work in co-operation with other members of the research group including graduate students and other PIs at UBC and/or external partners.

Work Performed

- Design and create unique prototype equipment for novel engineering applications includes assessing requirements consulting with stakeholders completing the full-cycle design process conducting analysis and testing and preparing documentation.

- Design fabricate implement and maintenance of instrumentation equipment and protocols for measuring and evaluating the combustion and emissions of alternative fuels and energy systems.

- Develop and implement measurement techniques and protocols for emission and combustion data collection using lab- or field-based approaches.

- Develop implement and maintain software for instrument control and operation and data analysis using programming languages such as Labview Matlab and/or Python/NumPy.

- Oversee the proper operation of laboratory facility including: maintaining safe work environment; designing fabrication and commissioning of custom equipment; purchasing of equipment and supplies; maintenance of equipment; troubleshooting equipment; interfacing with external vendors and contractors.

- Support measurement campaigns for data collection including campaign design and planning operation of research engine facility and instrumentation analysis of collected data and/or preparation of engineering reports and/or data archives.

- Prepare archival research documentation such as journal articles conference papers and presentations seminars and/or workshops.

- Document activities and provide regular reports to the supervisor and other team members.

- Provide guidance to graduate research students in the development fabrication operation and maintenance of lab equipment.

- Perform other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Exercises judgment in collection of data to ensure relevance and quality. Responsible for the completion of assigned work or project objectives. Consequence of errors include damage to reputation delay of project objectives and deliverables damage to equipment and/or injury.

Supervision Received
The position reports to the research supervisor on a weekly basis. The position requires a high degree of professional skill organization and motivation to conduct the work in and independent manner.

Supervision Given
Will provide mentorship guidance and direction to students in carrying out experiments or implementation of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Applied Science. Minimum of one year of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering or Applied Science. BASc or MASc in Mechanical engineering is preferred. Demonstrated fabrication and electronics experience as well as technical communications skill are required. Experience with numerical software such as Matlab or Python/NumPy engine emission analysis hands-on experimentation and/or processing of experimental data are desired.