ME Student Worker (Summer)

Gannon University•Erie, PA

13h

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated student to work in the mechanical engineering machine shop over Summer 2026. The student will be responsible for supporting ME staff as they prepare multiple labs for fall operations. The student will become familiar with the operation of several pieces of experimental hardware including the wind tunnel, external-flow water tank, and HVAC test module. The student will also learn to safely use multiple piece mechanical equipment (e.g., lathes, mills, drill presses) and will apply this knowledge to machine and manufacture lab specimens used during the course of academic year laboratories. Career Readiness Learning Objectives: Critical Thinking – Over the duration of the summer term, the student will progressively develop enhanced critical thinking skills. The student will work closely with ME staff members to identify and develop these necessary skills. Career & Self Development – Over the duration of the summer term, the student will develop, implement, and perform tasks of increasing complexity under the guidance of ME staff. This will include, but is not limited to, planning and conducting lab experiments, and effectively interacting with fellow students. This position may involve some or all of the following: Take guidance from ME staff member; attend meetings; work independently to achieve goals; other duties as assigned by ME staff within the scope, responsibility, and requirements of the position, Follow laboratory safety protocol; maintain safe laboratory working conditions, Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications. 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.

Requirements

This position requires sophomore/junior/senior ME or closely-related major or graduate engineering student
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

Nice To Haves

Mechanical engineering students are preferred

Responsibilities

Supporting ME staff as they prepare multiple labs for fall operations
Become familiar with the operation of several pieces of experimental hardware including the wind tunnel, external-flow water tank, and HVAC test module
Learn to safely use multiple piece mechanical equipment (e.g., lathes, mills, drill presses)
Apply knowledge to machine and manufacture lab specimens used during the course of academic year laboratories
Take guidance from ME staff member
Attend meetings
Work independently to achieve goals
Follow laboratory safety protocol
Maintain safe laboratory working conditions
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications
Other duties as assigned by ME staff within the scope, responsibility, and requirements of the position