Physical Scientist

Summary

DOC ranked top 5 in 2023 Best Places to Work for large agencies for the 12th year running! This shows our continued commitment to increasing engagement & promoting diversity, equity, accessibility & inclusion. Join our team! NIST works with industry & science to advance innovation & improve quality of life. We're looking for a Physical Scientist to join us! This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Duties

The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is based at NIST and its mission is to enhance the productivity and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing. MEP is a public-private partnership. Through its collaborations at the federal, state, and local levels, MEP Centers work with manufacturers to develop new products and customers, expand and diversify markets, adopt new technology, and enhance value within supply chains. The MEP Program serves as a bridge to other organizations and federal research labs that share a passion for enhancing the manufacturing community. If hired as a Physical Scientist for the MEP's National Program Division, you will: Develop and help implement technical areas, concepts, and principles such as digital fluency, robotics and automation, continuous improvement strategies, fabrication technologies, material testing, device characterization, and/or product design Develop and help implement business areas such as data analytics, quality management systems, customer service, and/or manufacturing applications Develop and manage programs to build awareness, maintain joint partnerships, and strengthen industrial extension services with industry leaders, trade associations, state economic development agencies, other Federal agencies, and non-Federal organizations Identify and lead partnerships with industry, trade associations, state & local government, economic development organizations, Manufacturing USA institute(s), universities, and/or other research organizations Collaborate and empower the MEP National Network (51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP Center boards, and state stakeholders across the U.S.)

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in #1 above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: experience working with good manufacturing practices (GMP) to ensure consistent manufacturing processes and high-quality product development and experience working in advanced manufacturing sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace, defense, biomanufacturing, clean energy, medical devices, or other critical manufacturing technologies and sectors and experience collaborating with and coaching diverse groups such as government agencies, universities, manufacturing institutes, federal laboratories, or private companies and experience leading technology development and business-related initiatives. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. For application tips, please refer to this site: Application Tips Applicant Reconsideration