Location: Norwood (CDP), MA
Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly
Description: Title: Research Engineer
Type: Contract - 6+ months
Location: Norwood, MA - Onsite
Support laboratory testing and research projects focused on fire suppression, fire detection, water spray characterization, and explosion protection. This hands-on role works closely with senior scientists to conduct experiments, maintain laboratory equipment, and support product and technology development.
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory experiments and collect accurate test data.
- Design, build, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot test equipment, sensors, and instrumentation.
- Assist with planning, setup, and execution of research experiments.
- Develop test procedures and recommend equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Manage assigned laboratory projects and maintain safe operating conditions.
- Analyze and document experimental results.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, plus 3+ years of relevant laboratory, fabrication, machining, or instrumentation experience.
- Equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Ability to design, fabricate, and modify experimental setups.
- Understanding of combustion, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics principles.
- Experience with instrumentation, diagnostics, and laboratory testing equipment.
- Familiarity with machine shop tools and fabrication equipment.
- Proficiency with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar technical software.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
- Strong communication, teamwork, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions in a laboratory or testing environment
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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