The purpose of this position is to manage and execute engineering research and development project assignments associated with Textile Research. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is commensurate with Career Level:

Engineer II - Salary Band 6 up to $80,000
Engineer III – Salary Band 7 up to $95,000

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• M.S. in related Engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of relevant textile-based experience.
• Advanced coursework or equivalent experience in some of the following areas: Textile engineering and design, knitting, weaving (dobby and/or jacquard), fiber extrusion, advanced composites, finite element modeling, engineering design, advanced mechanics of materials.
• Scientific oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and constant deadlines.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Experience in material characterization, specifically polymers, fibers, fabrics, and composites.
• Hands-on experience operating textile equipment or working in a textile manufacturing environment.
• Experience in student research.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications will begin April 25th and continue until a successful candidate is determined
Tentative start date: June 1, 2023

For questions about the search, please contact Kimberly Scribner, Talent Engagement Manager, Kimberly.scribner@composites.maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).