Mechanical Engineering Graduate Assistant--Additive Manufacturing of Smart Structures with Embedded Sensors and Actuators
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Assistant--Additive Manufacturing of Smart Structures with Embedded Sensors and Actuators
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Position Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is inviting applications for a Graduate Assistant (GA) position for the academic year 2025-26. The selected candidate will contribute to a cutting-edge research project focused on additive manufacturing. This project involves the use of 3D printing to develop and integrate sensors and actuators into structural components enabling smart and responsive systems and structures. The GA will also support research dissemination efforts including presenting findings at academic conferences. Career Readiness Learning Objectives: Critical Thinking Over the duration of the academic year the student will progressively develop enhanced critical thinking skills. The student will work closely with the faculty member to identify and develop these necessary skills. Career and Self Development Over the duration of the academic year the student will develop implement and perform tasks of increasing complexity under the guidance of the faculty member. This will include but is not limited to undertaking new areas of research planning and conducting experiments and effectively interacting with fellow students. Communications The GA will be expected to present the findings for their work at Celebrate Gannon in Spring 2026. Essential Functions: This position may involve some or all of the following: Take guidance from faculty mentor; attend meetings; work independently to achieve goals; other duties as assigned by faculty mentor within the scope responsibility and requirements of the position; Collaborate with other students on research projects; Prepare/give presentations in written and/or oral format; Show proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (e.g. Word PowerPoint Excel); Prepare draft manuscripts; and Perform other duties as assigned by faculty mentor within the scope responsibility and requirements of the position.
Physical Demands
This position requires minimal physical demands but applicants should be able to safely lift 25 pounds and sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; be able to work in a busy environment.
Required Qualifications
Education Requires full-time enrollment in one of the following programs: MSE - MECH MSEM - ENGM MSME MSENG -M and an undergraduate degree in appropriate science or engineering discipline. University Mission Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Skills: Proficiency in SolidWorks Experience with MATLAB and/or Python Hands-on experimentation Data analysis and interpretation Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in appropriate science or engineering discipline from accredited institution .
Work Schedule
8:00AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is inviting applications for a Graduate Assistant (GA) position for the academic year 2025-26. The selected candidate will contribute to a cutting-edge research project focused on additive manufacturing. This project involves the use of 3D printing to develop and integrate sensors and actuators into structural components enabling smart and responsive systems and structures. The GA will also support research dissemination efforts including presenting findings at academic conferences. Career Readiness Learning Objectives: Critical Thinking Over the duration of the academic year the student will progressively develop enhanced critical thinking skills. The student will work closely with the faculty member to identify and develop these necessary skills. Career and Self Development Over the duration of the academic year the student will develop implement and perform tasks of increasing complexity under the guidance of the faculty member. This will include but is not limited to undertaking new areas of research planning and conducting experiments and effectively interacting with fellow students. Communications The GA will be expected to present the findings for their work at Celebrate Gannon in Spring 2026. Essential Functions: This position may involve some or all of the following: Take guidance from faculty mentor; attend meetings; work independently to achieve goals; other duties as assigned by faculty mentor within the scope responsibility and requirements of the position; Collaborate with other students on research projects; Prepare/give presentations in written and/or oral format; Show proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (e.g. Word PowerPoint Excel); Prepare draft manuscripts; and Perform other duties as assigned by faculty mentor within the scope responsibility and requirements of the position.
Physical Demands
This position requires minimal physical demands but applicants should be able to safely lift 25 pounds and sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; be able to work in a busy environment.
Required Qualifications
Education Requires full-time enrollment in one of the following programs: MSE - MECH MSEM - ENGM MSME MSENG -M and an undergraduate degree in appropriate science or engineering discipline. University Mission Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Skills: Proficiency in SolidWorks Experience with MATLAB and/or Python Hands-on experimentation Data analysis and interpretation Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in appropriate science or engineering discipline from accredited institution .
Work Schedule
8:00AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday
Employment Type
Student
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