Fiber Characterization Engineer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Description of Ohodnicki Laboratory: Magnetic and photonic materials and device research and development for a range of applications.  Emphasis is placed upon fiber optic and photonic sensors as well as magnetic and electromagnetic materials for electric power conversion and microwave applications.  A combination of materials synthesis, characterization, and development facilities are complemented by expertise and capabilities in electronics, photonics, and multi-physics finite element simulations.  An interdisciplinary facility that houses an extensive set of equipment and instrumentation for materials scientists, electrical engineers, computer engineers, chemists, applied physicists, and related engineering and science professionals.

Required Educational Background: Applicant must have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, applied physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a closely-related field.

Required Skillset: For the research component of the position, the required skillset includes: Strong background in electromagnetic modeling, design and optimization of magnetic components, electrical testing, power electronics conversion systems, as well as technical presentations and publications.  In addition to conducting research, your duties may also include preparing reports, performing literature reviews, supervising graduate and undergraduate students, and assisting with other projects in the lab.  Other required skill sets include small and large-signal electrical testing, medium voltage testing, and characterization, modeling of thermal and electrical insulation systems, magnetic component characterization; Strong interest in applied engineering research. Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and within a team delivering project components on given time schedules; Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities: The research-related responsibilities of this position will include: Mentoring graduate students; Writing journal publications, preparing reports that summarize the work conducted for progress reports to funding agencies; Planning, developing, and implementing technical and scientific research programs; Contributing to proposal writing and acquisition of preliminary data.