Technical Engineering Specialist

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ August 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Technical Engineering Specialist to provide advanced technical expertise in planning, designing, developing, and improving research, manufacturing, tooling, testing, and engineering activities at the Advanced Composites Institute. The role involves serving as a senior technical resource, leading technical execution of projects, evaluating processes, mentoring, and supporting technology development and customer interactions.

Highlights

Develops technical solutions for complex engineering and manufacturing challenges.
Provides technical leadership for design, fabrication, testing, and implementation of research and manufacturing systems.
Serves as a resource for tooling, manufacturing processes, equipment, automation, and product development.
Evaluates and recommends improvements to existing processes.
Mentors technical staff and leads project execution.
Supports proposal development, customer interactions, and technology transition.
Requires at least 10 years of progressively responsible technical experience in engineering technology or related fields.
Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year.
Regularly involves physical effort such as lifting up to 50 pounds and exposure to environmental elements like heat, cold, noise, dust, and chemicals.