Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Jodi Prouty, jodi.prouty@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$65,000 - $87,000

Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-01-07 to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The OSU New Product Development Center (NPDC), an engineering extension unit of the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology at Oklahoma State University, provides Oklahoma manufacturers and inventors with university-based research teams to develop and commercialize new product concepts. These efforts may include evaluating the characteristics of existing products, establishing the status of technology, evaluating the business and financial implications of new product implementation, developing new products, updating a current product to lead the market, integrating new technology or broadening market shares with new product features.

The NPDC is seeking an Electrical and Controls Engineer to work in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Electrical and Controls Engineer provides the leadership necessary to achieve the mission and goals of the NPDC by managing and completing product development projects for clients. This role provides expertise and guidance in the area of electrical design, works closely with the project team and manager to achieve desired outcomes, and allocates resources appropriately to assure successful project completion. Additionally, the Electrical and Controls Engineer coordinates with NPDC business and technical staff to complete multi-disciplinary projects, engages cross-campus resources, and develops effective relationships with clients.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Electrical Engineering or related field

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Two years’ experience in a related field to include familiarity with designing products for manufacturers; hands-on experience with CAD software. Familiarity with circuit design, writing software that runs directly on microcontrollers, writing simulations and control algorithms for automation or robotics, and prototyping. 

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Good communication and laboratory skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, circuitry and project management. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's

  Engineering

• 5 years Automation 

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Professional Licensing (PE) degree in any engineering field, project management certification.