Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Mechanical Design Engineer position for Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position is to design and develop physical parts for completing tasks in an existing automation system.
Position Duties
Design mechanical parts using SolidWorks or other Computer-Aided Design software
Prepare and modify the designs for 3D printing, ensuring printability and quality
Collaborate with the team to test and refine the designed parts to satisfaction.
Document all development procedures and results
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

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
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of prototyping tools and techniques
Proven experience in using Computer-Aided Design software
Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes related to 3D printing
Detail oriented, responsible, and excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Good communication skills
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Experience with electronic components and microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino)
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P10673SE