Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant

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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 10 hours per week Hiring Rate $10.00 per hour Preferred Student Classification undergraduate Nature & Purpose of Position Title: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) of Carbon and Glass Fibers

This project aims to develop innovative composite materials using (FDM) to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties required for demanding applications in industries. The primary objectives of this research include optimizing the formulation of composite materials using polypropylene (PP) pellets with varying ratios of glass fiber and carbon fiber,(ecoPLAS 3D201 and LX175 PLA). The student assistant will mix different rations of the pellets, make filaments using Filabot extruder, print samples and test mechanical and thermal properties.

Other Requirements for the Position 1. Undergraduate student majoring in Engineering Technology or closely related 2.Willingness to conduct the work required for this project 3.Previous experience with 3D printing

Open Date 02/23/2026 Position Number 9N9944

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Contact Phone 936-294-1091 Contact Email [email protected] Contact Building & Room # Pirkle 420 C Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

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