STUDENT EQUIPMENT DESIGN & TESTING SPECIALIST

Assists faculty in research efforts related to technology/equipment design and function. Student may be required to:

• Assemble equipment and/or utilize related technology
• Work with blueprints/schematics
• Test equipment and resolve basic problems within guidelines
• Test and/or implement computer program modules
• Take measurements
• Code/plot and analyze data
• Use data to improve equipment design
• Design and draft equipment
• Interpret statistical output
• Prepare reports on experimental procedures and findings
• Assist in the preparation of copy for publication
• Participate in training sessions and staff meetings
• Assist in the training of other student employees
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a similar position
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to operate a computer and laboratory equipment
• May require knowledge of specific applications related to data acquisition and statistical analysis
• May require computer programming ability
• Communication skills (verbal and written)