Engineer Associate

Job Title
Engineer Associate

Requisition Number
RE54107

Working Title

Department Name
8H002:Center For Aluminum Technology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Occasionally lift 10 lbs

Shift

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Summary

Responsibilities of the Engineer Associate include, but are not limited to:

• Perform testing and evaluation of aluminum and other materials under the direction of Center Director
• Write technical reports
• Develop new and novel test methods to characterize aluminum alloys
• Conduct research and development on aluminum alloys and processes

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.

Deadline to Apply
04/27/2026

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