Mechanical Design Engineer
Oregon State University · Corvallis, MT · Yesterday
Part-time
Position Duties
- Design and manufacture mechanical parts to deliver specific functions identified by the team
- Collaborate with the team to test and refine the designed parts to satisfaction
- Assist with integrating designed parts into the existing automation system
- Document all development procedures and results
Qualifications
- 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
- Working knowledge of prototyping tools and techniques
- Proven experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and 3D printers
- Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
- Detail oriented, responsible, with excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Good communication skills
Required Qualifications
- Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electronic components and microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino)
Work Conditions/Schedule
- Part-time, up to 24 hours per week
- Flexible schedule arranged around the student’s class commitments
- Work is performed primarily in a lab/maker space setting on the Oregon State University campus
Salary Range
- Anticipated Start Date: 2026-08-01