The Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) is now advertising a position for an experienced Electronics Engineer. Individual interested in this opportunity can see more details and apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/726103100. The announcement number is 23-RES-11968301-DP-MAM.
This position is with the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, WI. The position reports directly to the Project Leader for the Engineering Mechanics and Remote Sensing Laboratory (EMRSL), a work unit within the Wood Products Research area. The mission of this work unit is to test and evaluate wood, wood products, and wood component specimens to determine their mechanical and material properties.
This Electronics Engineer develops, operates, and maintains data acquisition systems, control systems, and electronic instrumentation for collecting scientific research data on various technically complex experiments. Studies supported by this position lie within the areas of materials engineering, structural engineering, engineering mechanics, and forest products technology. The position researches and implements contemporary and unconventional approaches to physical engineering data collection such as digital image correlation, video extensometry, machine learning, and analysis/management/manipulation of large data sets.
This is a full-time permanent position, and the selected candidate will be eligible for a full benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation, paid sick leave, flexible work hours, and paid parental leave. Additional incentives may be offered.
Applicants can submit their information via the USAJobs.gov hiring portal used by the Federal Government: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/726103100. The announcement number is 23-RES-11968301-DP-MAM.