Technical Student Assistant - OPEnS Lab
About The Position
The Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University is hiring several part-time Technical Student Assistants for the OPEnS Lab. Undergraduate students work in a hands-on, technology-rich makerspace producing next-generation sensing technologies for environmental research. The lab brings together students from a range of majors and uses 3D printers, microcontrollers, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for technical research and development, including producing and testing new instrumentation. Technical staff produce and test hardware and software prototypes and construct sensing systems under the guidance of Lab Director Dr. Udell. Logistical problems, safety issues, and material needs are reported to Dr. Udell. The position is approximately 85% lab technician work and 15% lab and field testing of sensor systems. The schedule is negotiable, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week and a maximum of 24 hours per week. Work takes place in a lab or field setting, depending on the project.
Requirements
- High level of organization.
- Communication skills.
- Quantitative engineering aptitude.
- 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 minimum enrollment standard: high school students must be regularly enrolled in high school or a homeschooling program; undergraduates and post-baccalaureate students must take 6 credit hours per term; undergraduate international students must take 12 credit hours per term; graduate students admitted to Graduate School must take 5 credit hours per term; and graduate international students admitted to Graduate School must take 9 credit hours per term.
- Must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined position-qualified.
- Must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined position-qualified, and self-report convictions.
Nice To Haves
- Soldering experience.
- Experience with Arduino IDE and hardware.
- Knowledge of sensors, circuits, CAD for 3D printing, wireless communication protocols, networks, and hardware.
- Electronics prototyping experience.
- Experience building, designing, or programming in a collaborative environment or team.
Responsibilities
- Produce and test hardware and software prototypes for sensor systems.
- Construct sensing systems under the guidance of Lab Director Dr. Udell.
- Conduct lab and field testing of sensor systems.
- Report logistical problems, safety issues, and material needs to Dr. Udell.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
