Research Engineer

Job Purpose

The High Temperature and Materials Characterization (HTMC) Laboratory Engineer is responsible for providing high quality technical support to the HTMC Laboratory performing a broad range of duties related to its day-to-day operations. This includes equipment management, conducting testing for external stakeholders, the training of users, compliance with Khalifa University’s (KU’s) Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations including the proper and safe use of equipment and materials. The HTMC Laboratory Engineer will also promote a culture of continuous improvement in the HTMC Laboratory providing excellent levels of user services to the HTMC Laboratory stakeholders.

Operational Responsibilitie

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Laboratory Safe

• tyDrive practices and metrics, which ensure that the HTMC Laboratory operates in compliance with all aspects of KU’s EHS policies and procedure

s.Laboratory Operatio

• nsResponsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and user training of the HTMC laboratory equipment. This role includes working closely with faculty, students, researchers and external stakeholders to provide technical support in high temperature materials characterization experiments, data collection, and analysis. The successful candidate will also contribute to the research and educational mission of the University by enabling high-quality high temperature materials characterization data generatio

n.Key Responsibilitie

• s:Provide a safe environment to use high temperature-based laboratory equipment by maintaining a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment as per KU EHS compliance requirement
• s.Receive, inspect, install, and commission new HTMC laboratory equipment for high-temperature material testing as per manufacturer specification
• s.Conduct high-temperature based testing of material sample
• s.Calibrate and maintain HTMC laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of test dat
• a.Provide expertise, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, to KU researchers and external stakeholders for high temperature materials experiment
• s.Assist and train faculty, students, researchers and external stakeholders in the use of HTMC laboratory equipmen
• t.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to HTMC laboratory equipment operatio
• n.Ensure HTMC laboratory equipment are calibrated and functioning optimally, performing routine maintenance as neede
• d.Maintain detailed records that are clear and concise for test data and experimental measurements, instrument logs, calibration and maintenance activitie
• s.Manage and schedule usage of the HTMC laboratory equipmen
• t.Stay updated with the latest developments in high temperature materials characterization methods and technique

s.Resource Manageme

• ntAssist in the determination of fiscal requirements and in the preparation of budgetary recommendations, including recommending capital equipment expenditures, ensure appropriate resource levels, and comply with organizational expenditure requirement
• s.Supervise the inventory of commonly used laboratory supplies, maintenance parts and any other items related to HTMC laboratory operation
• s.Evaluate technical requirements based on bids received from potential vendors for purchase of HTMC laboratory equipmen
• t.Ensure information on HTMC Laboratory website is kept up to date including all training schedules, equipment schedules and equipment description
• s.Guide the faculty, researchers and external stakeholders on the purchase of consumables and accessories for HTMC laboratory equipment usag

e.Research Servic

• esContribute to the continued innovation and development of the HTMC Laboratory progra
• m.Maintain liaison with faculty, researchers and external stakeholders to solve specific HTMC laboratory operating challenges and improve technical activitie

s.Oth

• erProficiency in materials thermal and mechanical characterization concepts including thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, specific heat capacity, thermal expansion and dynamic mechanical analyse
• s.Proficiency with thermal and mechanical characterization equipment such as (but not limited to

1. ):Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DS
2. C)Thermogravimetric Analysis (TG
3. A)Thermomechanical Analysis (TM
4. A)Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DM
5. A)Laser Flash Analysis (LFA

• ).Knowledge of ASTM, ISO, and other relevant standards for materials thermal and mechanical characterization analyse
• s.Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingl
• y.Coordinate with other KU Departments and external stakeholders to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities related to the operations of the HTMC Laborator
• y.Coordinate with all HTMC Laboratory stakeholders to support their experimental need
• s.Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manage

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Required Qualificati

• onsMinimum of Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering in the field of Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related fie
• ld.Strong experience, technical skills and familiarity with laboratory equipment and instrumentation, with application to high temperature materials thermal and mechanical characterizati
• on.Certification in laboratory equipment installation, calibration and maintenance preferab
• le.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and build commercial relationships in a university environme
• nt.Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to deta
• il.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a te

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Required Experie

• nce:A minimum of 3 years relevant experie