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Engineer Associate

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University of Kentucky · Greater Lexington Area

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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

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

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

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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