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Research Position

Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant

Deadline
Mar 05, 2027
Closing in 137 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Part time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$12.00 per hour

About the role

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Posting Information

Requisition 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.

Other Requirements for the Position

  • 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 Information

    Contact Name & Title Dr. Junkun Ma, Professor

    Contact Phone 936-294-2350 Contact Email [email protected] Contact Building & Room # Pirkle 420 B Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

    EEO Statement

    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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    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Student Class Schedule
  • Optional Documents

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