Job Summary

This position will work in the Innovation Hall Maker Space to provide project support, supervision, and direct instruction to students in the use of electronic and computer instrumentation and equipment to make and test prototypes.

This position helps students develop designs and translate ideas into real parts using resources in the Maker Space and experiential learning areas. This position will ensure safety is maintained within the Maker Space complex and assist with proper training procedures for student employees. This position will also serve as an instructor for multidisciplinary experiential learning programs including EPICS or VIP.

This position follows a non-traditional work schedule. Interested employees must be able to work a schedule consisting of (3) 10.5 hour weekdays and (1) 8.5 hour Saturday. The timing and days of the weekdays worked are negotiable within limitations. Saturday hours are firm from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 

This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as a point of contact for users of the Innovation Hall Maker Space.
• Provide direct instruction to student users on the safe usage of electronic and computer instrumentation and equipment.
• Serve as a subject matter consultant for electrical and computer engineering projects for students in EPICS, VIP, Capstone or elsewhere.  
• Train and assist Teaching Assistants in the proper use of electronic tools and test equipment given the constraints of student count, time, and equipment.
• Coordinate with courses to ensure all course needs are met with the limitations of timing, space, and equipment.
• Review student designs to be produced.
• Work with students to understand how circuits, components, and assemblies function.
• Advise students on optimal methods, materials, and manufacturing processes for creating said components.  
• Always ensure a safe working environment in the manufacturing spaces.
• Foster a culture of safety and learning to ensure all users have a positive learning experience.
• Design and develop shop safety policies and procedures to ensure the safe operation in the manufacturing spaces and assist with proper training procedures for student employees.
• Conduct post incident reviews for all safety incidents or equipment failures to identify root causes.
• Develop proposals to address root cause problems to increase the overall level of safety for users of the facilities and improve equipment availability.
• Implement the Hazard Communication and Safety program for the manufacturing spaces, and educate students on dealing with hazardous materials.
• Ensure all required OSHA documentation and training is complete and up to date.
• Maintain electronics prototyping inventory and coordinate the ordering of consumables each semester for assigned instructional making spaces.
• Assist in the maintenance of the equipment in the manufacturing space.
• Design, develop, and maintain outreach training materials to better prepare students prior to using the manufacturing spaces facilities. 
• Evaluate student knowledge and weaknesses when using them.
• Use this information to create and deliver instructional workshops to better prepare students to use the manufacturing space.
• Complete continuing education activities to improve knowledge of the materials and processes and how to effectively teach safe making methods.
• Design Develop and maintain outreach materials in coordination with EPICS and VIP to engage students within these courses and set expectations around their use of the manufacturing lab space.  

About Us:

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.

For more information about our department, please visit:

• College of Engineering, Purdue University  https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr
• External Recognitions Program   https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Awards
• College of Engineering's Social Media   https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/social

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Education
• Four (4) years of experience required
• Background in teaching or working in electronics prototyping environment preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Skills needed:

• Circuit and PCB design
• Soldering.
• Use of microcontrollers in combination with sensors and motors.
• 3D printing knowledge desired but not required. 
• MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Compensation Information:
Professional 3
Pay Band S060
Job Code#20003615
 
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University