Research Engineer

RESEARCH ENGINEER 1, Mechanical Engineering - K. Lisa Yang Global Engineering and Research (GEAR) Center, to help develop innovative hardware solutions addressing global challenges; and play a key technical leadership role within a collaborative team of approximately 30 students and staff, contributing to research in solar-powered agriculture, water desalination, embedded systems, and energy technologies. Will design, prototype, troubleshoot, and field-test bench-scale and pilot-scale mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Core responsibilities include developing embedded electronics, power management and data acquisition systems, pumping systems, and custom mechanical testing equipment, as well as preparing prototypes for manufacturing and technology transfer. The role also includes coordinating engineering efforts across multiple projects, establishing technical milestones, mentoring students, and guiding research execution. The engineer will contribute to field installations and testing, analyze experimental data to inform design improvements, and translate findings into practical engineering solutions.