CoE Innovation Labs Student Assistant (iLabs)

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to fill 4 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Innovation Labs Students for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU).

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to safely work in a shop environment or similarly hazardous workspace.
Experience or significant interest in manual and computer-driven manufacturing processes.
Experience or significant interest in designing products and/or engineering solutions.
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard.
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

Nice To Haves

1+ year of experience in CNC machining or CNC related coursework and/or work experience.
1+ year of experience in product design using CAD software, and/or experience programming CNC toolpaths using CAM software.
1+ year of experience with lathes, mills, or similar.
Experience with woodworking and/or metalworking tools.

Responsibilities

Operate, calibrate, and maintain machines, equipment, and tools.
Consult with full time staff to diagnose existing problems, and assist in the generation of new solutions as appropriate.
Under the guidance and advice of full-time staff, develop and apply creative engineering solutions intended to facilitate improved shop operations and maintain a safe, functional working environment.
Advise iLabs users, build connections with peers and other user groups, and improve user experience through the application of thoughtful advice.
Direct users toward appropriate solution(s) while maintaining a respectful and empowering environment.
Support full-time Machinists with research prototyping and production jobs, implementing strategies and techniques developed via trainings and co-work with other staff.
Cooperate with full-time staff and other student workers to develop and implement shop layout and organizational solutions.
Assist with relocation of large machines, equipment, and materials, both manually and with mechanical assistance.
Perform duties and tasks in support of the College of Engineering and its facilities, under guidance from iLabs and/or College of Engineering Facilities staff.