Instrumentation Engineer for MATRIX-MIP and Hard Materials Lab University of Wisconsin Madison $80,000 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). life insurance, paid time off United States, Wisconsin, Madison Oct 15, 2026

Current Employees:

If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Job Category:

Academic Staff Employment Type:

Regular Job Profile:

Instrumentation Engineer I Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin - Madison seeks an outstanding scientist to serve as a staff member for MATRIX_MIP (Materials AI and Transformation through Research Infrastructure for eXtreme environments) and the Hard Materials Lab (HML).

MATRIX-MIP

is a newly established NSF research center focused on developing structural materials for extreme environments. The center will be housed in HML, a new core facility of the Wisconsin Centers for Nanoscale Technology (WCNT), launching alongside

MATRIX-MIP.

The successful candidate will provide scientific expertise for HML operations and the

MATRIX-MIP

user program. During the startup phase, the individual will help establish the facility through laboratory design, equipment evaluation and acquisition, and development of user training programs. Ongoing responsibilities will include supporting internal and external users of the MATRIX-MIP and the HML by providing user training, technical assistance and operational support. In addition, the individual will ensure optimal instrument performance through routine maintenance and calibration, instrument repair, and the development of best practices and training materials. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#10015893; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the College of Engineering to consider candidates with both oversight and strategic planning for a center and conceptualizing, designs, instrumentation systems used in scientific research.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Supports efforts to identify problems, issues, and needs, and provides solution options in support of decision-making

Supports efforts to coordinate project activities

Conceptualizes, specifies, designs, constructs, integrates, operates, tests, calibrates, documents, and improves instrumentation systems

Provides expertise and experience in an area of discipline. Uses universally accepted computer design applications for modeling, analysis of design, and fabrication efforts

Helps prepare reports of design status and/or technical research for professional organizations, government/sponsor review boards, and design reviews

Supports research and development of new processes, techniques, and approaches for use in advanced instrumentation systems

Department:

College of Engineering, Wisconsin Centers for Nanoscale Technology (WCNT)

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $80,000 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review thesummary of benefitsfor more information.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years of lab experience focused on bulk synthesis and characterization of structural materials

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience on bulk synthesis and characterization of structural materials in extreme conditions, notably high temperature structural environments

Experience in metallic and/or ceramic additive manufacturing.

Experience in primary processing of materials and scale-up.

Experience with lab design, including space needs, facilities planning, and safety considerations

Experience with instrument maintenance and repair

Experience in user training or development of instructional materials

Education:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline

Preferred:

Masters or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline