Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
202500386ST
Title:Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant
Employee Class:Student Employee
College Work Study Position:No
Department:Dept of Engineering Technology
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week:up to 12 hours per week
Hiring Rate:$12.00 per hour
Preferred Student Classification:Two undergraduate
Nature & Purpose of Position:Title: Development of an Automated Manufacturing System using Open-Source EquipmentThe project aims at developing a manufacturing cell that engraves a wood coaster blank automatically once a design pattern is selected. The student assistant will work on integrate various automated systems, such as robotic arms, automated guided vehicles, conveyor belt, IoT sensors, and controllers to achieve the engraving with the possibility to expand/add additional manufacturing processes and material handling.
- undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical and Electronics & Computer ET
- previous experience with single board computer (SBC) and industrial robotics
- previous experience with programming SBC, sensors, and graphic user interface
Open Date:
09/26/2025
Position Number:9N9944
Contact Name & Title:Dr. Junkun Ma, Professor
Contact Phone:936-294-2350
Contact Email:Contact Building & Room #:Pirkle 420 B
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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