Engineer Associate

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Engineer Associate Requisition Number RE56281 Working Title Materials Engineer Department Name 8H002:Center For Aluminum Technology Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $48,214-79,560/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking.

Shift

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Job Summary

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

BS degrees in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, MS (or ME) degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Metallurgy/ 1-3 years

Deadline to Apply 11/02/2026 Our University Community

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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