Associate Research Engineer-Fire laboratory facilities/equipment
Associate Research Engineer-Fire laboratory facilities/equipment
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Overview
FM is a leading property insurer of the worlds largest businesses providing more than one third of FORTUNE 1000 size companies with engineeringbased risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon stateoftheart loss prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so we rely on a dynamic culturally diverse group of employees working in over 100 countries in many challenging roles.
Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to support laboratory facilities/equipment develop/optimize experimental procedures and conduct experiments related to the flammability of materials fire hazard evaluation of liion batteries fire suppression and explosion protection under the supervision of senior research scientists. Key responsibilities are:
- Perform scientific experiments related to material flammability fire dynamics liion battery hazards fire suppression water spray characterization and explosion protection to obtain accurate and reliable data.
- Collaborate with senior scientists to design set up and conduct experiments.
- Develop specific technical procedures and coordinate the purchase of necessary components equipment sensors and supplies related to assigned projects.
- Design fabricate calibrate troubleshoot and maintain test equipment sensors and instrumentation for reliable measurements of temperature velocity gas concentration pressure heat flux energy release etc. during controlled experiments.
- Instrument and execute experiments using a range of equipment including Fire Propagation Apparatus (FPA) Accelerating Rate Calorimeter (ARC) battery calorimeter and others.
- Perform initial data analysis and contribute to the interpretation of experimental results.
- Ensure all experiments are conducted following safety protocols and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Fire Protection Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related technical fields with 3 years related work experience in scientific or industrial labs or technical fabrication/machining/instrumentation environments.
Job qualifications include:
- Good understanding of mechanical electrical and plumbing principles necessary to design and conduct scientific experiments.
- Strong handson mechanical laboratory skills.
- Fundamental technical knowledge of combustion heat transfer fluid mechanics etc.
- Experience with advanced measurement diagnostics including laser technology.
- Familiarity/experience with various machine shop tools/equipment.
- Computer literacy data acquisition using NI LabVIEW software programming using Python or MATLAB experience with computer design software such as Solidworks AutoCAD etc.
- Knowledge of personal and area safety practices in a laboratory environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problemsolving skills and ability to provide innovative solutions to problems.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location individual education skills and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FMs comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan generous health and wellbeing programs a 401(k) and pension plan career development opportunities tuition reimbursement flexible work time off allowances and much more.
FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
