ME Student Worker (Summer)

Position Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated student to work in the mechanical engineering machine shop over Summer 2026. The student will be responsible for supporting ME staff as they prepare multiple labs for fall operations. The student will become familiar with the operation of several pieces of experimental hardware including the wind tunnel, external-flow water tank, and HVAC test module. The student will also learn to safely use multiple piece mechanical equipment (e.g., lathes, mills, drill presses) and will apply this knowledge to machine and manufacture lab specimens used during the course of academic year laboratories.

Career Readiness Learning Objectives:
Critical Thinking – Over the duration of the summer term, the student will progressively develop enhanced critical thinking skills. The student will work closely with ME staff members to identify and develop these necessary ...