Research Assistant - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering

About the role

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Research Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by completing research in the FORGE Lab on control methods for additive manufacturing processes. You will help develop and evaluate control strategies in simulated environments and contribute to related publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under PI supervision
• Contribute to manuscripts and lab activities
• Present results at lab meetings
• Develop and evaluate control strategies for additive manufacturing processes in simulated environments
• Build and maintain simulation environments and control formulations for experiments
• Document methods and results for publications and technical reports
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred
• Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks, foundational machine learning knowledge, and Python proficiency
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Requirements

• Successful background check

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access

Pay & Schedule

Part time position. Pay basis hourly. Location: Pittsburgh, PA.