Assistant Mechanical Engineering

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Position Type: Federal Work Study And Non Work Study

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Assist in storing, maintaining, repairing, and calibrating lab equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure they are in safe and working condition.

• Student Support: Provide guidance and technical assistance to students on the proper use of tools and equipment, helping them troubleshoot issues and advising on design, operation, and best practices.

• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and procedures, conducting regular safety inspections and teaching Safety and Basic Use training modules.

• Space Organization: Assist in organizing and maintaining a clean, orderly, and efficient workspace, including the storage of tools and materials.

• Shop Support: Help plan and execute workshops, classes, and events, collaborating with instructors and managing the setup and breakdown of equipment, as well as researching and learning new software and processes.

• Administrative Duties: Assist the Lab Manager in scheduling, tool inventory, equipment acquisition, etc.

• Engagement: Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration and knowledgesharing among students.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using a variety of tools and machinery, including CNC machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, and woodworking tools.

• Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of safety standards and best practices in a lab or workshop setting.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain a well-organized workspace.

• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and provide creative solutions to challenges.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using a variety of tools and machinery, including CNC machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, and woodworking tools.

• Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of safety standards and best practices in a lab or workshop setting.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain a well-organized workspace.

• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and provide creative solutions to challenges.

Anticipated Schedule:

• Depending on availability 

Job Contact:

• Thad Lindsay  – (313) 401-4018 – tlindsay@udmercy.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.