Engineering-Mechanical

Mechanical EngineerApplylocations: Warner Robins, GA 31088-7810time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: 27-ME-06# **Application Instructions:****External Applicants:** Please upload your **resume** on the **Apply** screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the **My Information** page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and load **ALL** documents required in the job posting to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the **My Experience** application page. Use the **Select Files** button to add multiple documents including your Resume/CV, references, cover letter, and any other supporting documents required in the job posting. The "**My Experience"** page is the only opportunity to add your required supporting document attachments. ***You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it*.** **Current Mercer University Employees:** Apply from your existing **Workday** account. **Do not apply from the external careers website**. Log in to **Workday** and type **Jobs Hub** in the search bar. Job Title:**Mechanical Engineer## **Department:**MERC## **College/Division:**Mercer Engineering Research Center**Primary Job Posting Location:**Warner Robins, GA 31088-7810## **Job Details:**Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. The Engineer is responsible for designing and performing detailed engineering efforts in the assigned discipline. MERC engineering positions are required to have a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in one of the following: Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Software and Cybersecurity. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Responsible for designing and performing detailed engineering efforts in the assigned discipline, including but not limited to the following tasks:· Analyzing existing technology applications, processes, and products, taking into consideration costs, life cycle considerations, reliability, maintainability, productivity, and long-term support.· Performing intensive technology research & evaluation of a broad array of alternative solutions to improve existing implementations.· Defining and implementing advanced technological implementations and evaluations to provide risk reduction & determine production feasibility of improved and alternate technological implementations.· Designing, implementing, and achieving operational status of advanced technological and engineering approaches to satisfy customer needs.· Responsible for providing detailed cross-functional engineering communication, design, evaluation, and implementations achieving novel and unique functionality and capability through multi-disciplined engineering applications through:· Preparing and implementing designs that apply multidiscipline solutions achieving breakthrough performance and unique technological applications.· Responsible for technical interface with present and perspective customers through the following activities:· Diagnosing existing and perspective customer needs and opportunities through informal and formal interaction to understand present operations and limitations and customer priorities and needs.· Preparing and presenting detailed technical presentations, using information gathered both directly and indirectly to provide customer insight into technological capabilities that could significantly improve operations.· Ensuring strong technical communication and understanding through use of terms, design illustrations, and operating paradigms that are common to the customer experience.· Provides detailed technical information to program managers including cost, schedule, and technical risk assessments at all stages of implementation.· Complies with all Executive Director approved MERC-wide policies and procedures.· Adheres to approved MERC MSP quality management policies and principles, and promotes an attitude of commitment to continuous quality improvement.· Ensures familiarity with all MERC core capabilities, and with current and potential customer base.· During all customer contacts, remains alert for any potential problems or opportunities that could possibly lead to additional business for any MERC core capability area.· Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance. • D. in a relevant engineering field (e.g., EE, ME, AE, IE, SW, CE, Computer Science, etc.) or an undergraduate degree in same and 2 years of directly related experience. • BENEFITS OF WORKING AT MERC MERC is a non-profit research institute of Mercer University, a private university founded in 1833. Established in 1987 in Warner Robins, GA, MERC employs more than 200 engineers, scientists, professors, and support staff, who provide sustainable research solutions to government agencies, the Department of Defense, and commercial customers around the world. The area is known for its Southern-style music, food, and restaurants and has a rich cultural and art presence, along with excellent health care and schools. MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.**Why Work at Mercer University**Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including **comprehensive health insurance** (for self and dependents), **generous retirement contributions**, **tuition waivers**, **paid vacation and sick leave**, **technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance,** and so much more!