Graduate Research Assistant for Thermomechanical Processing

What You Will Do

The Thermomechanical Processing Science Team is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to join the Team to assist research projects investigating the metallurgy of manufacturing. The Thermomechanical Processing Science Team works on metal forming and heat-treating projects using equipment such as hydraulic presses, rolling mills, and vacuum heat-treating furnaces. We support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet our customer's needs. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with the team to assist on projects in a science-based prototype manufacturing environment. The expected duration is 3 months on-site during the summer, with opportunity to return for small visits throughout the rest of the year.

• Assist with, and manage a small project scope, related to metal manufacturing research and development activities, particularly with metal spinning.
• Learn and complete trainings on relevant safety requirements to perform hands-on metals processing work.
• Work with other teams to fulfill project requirements such as characterization, mechanical testing, modeling, etc.
• Contribute to technical papers where required.

What You Need

• Minimum Job Requirements: Basic knowledge, along with any class project experience, with analysis or testing in one or more of the following engineering areas: metallurgy, materials science, or manufacturing.
• Understanding of microstructural development during metals manufacturing and heat-treating methods.
• Experience assisting or contributing to R&D projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and computer operations and computational engineering analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues and customers.

Education/Experience

• Must be enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited, degree-granting graduate level program (or international equivalent) in a relevant major (Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Science, etc.).
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with and understanding of the Metal Spinning process.
• Familiarity with applying engineering simulations or modeling to production environments.
• Familiarity with heat transfer or stress analysis of manufacturing methods.