The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center has an immediate need to hire a highly-qualified Engineer III-VI to support our continued growth in the area of hybrid manufacturing of marine end use parts and vessels. The purpose of this position is to provide support in evaluating, designing, and improving marine systems for vessels comprised of composite materials from large-scale hybrid manufacturing approaches. The Engineer III-VI will support, plan, and conduct assigned and/or original research in a variety of research and development projects encompassing manufacturing, marine engineering and systems, and the engineering of composites and structures while working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center. The Engineer III-VI will additionally collaborate with external vendors to manage the installation of novel machinery systems into prototype and experimental vessels and laboratory test setups. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is commensurate with Career Level:

Engineer III  $67,689 - $112,816
Engineer IV  $77,843 - $129,738
Engineer V   $89,519 - $149,199
Engineer VI  $102,947 - $171,578 

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life.  Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found here.

Required:

• M.S. in related engineering fields, structural engineering, naval architecture, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, physics, or a related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree plus significant relevant experience will also be considered.
• Three or more years’ experience in maritime industry, preferably from design and/or initial build backgrounds.
• Familiarity with composite vessel build process, which may include system component sizing and layout, part tooling design and implementation, lamination processes, and manufacturing challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet constant deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with industry members.

Preferred:

• Significant experience in some of the following areas: advanced composites, FEA, design for additive manufacturing (3D printing), marine composite fabrication, systems and assembly, advanced mechanics of materials, would be an advantage
• Experience with marine electrical propulsion systems.
• Experience with planning and execution of operations and maintenance of marine systems.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: March 21, 2022
Interviews to begin no earlier than: March 28, 2022
Tentative start date: April 25, 2022

For questions about the search, please contact Kimberly Scribner, Workforce Coordinator – kimberly.scribner@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and a post offer physical. 

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).