Job Summary

We are seeking a Purdue junior or senior to support the design and fabrication of hands-on engineering prototypes. The student will work on mechanical parts, enclosures, mounts, and iterative prototypes that integrate electronics, sensors, and other components.
What you will do
● Create and modify CAD models for prototype parts and enclosures.
● Prepare and run FDM 3D prints, then evaluate fit and function.
● Iterate designs based on testing, assembly, and user feedback.
● Help integrate electronics, sensors, wiring, and hardware into physical assemblies.
● Maintain organized design files and basic build documentation.
What we are looking for
● Junior or senior in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, or a related field.
● Experience with a CAD tool such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, or Onshape.
● Hands-on experience with FDM 3D printing and basic prototyping.
● Comfort working independently and solving practical design problems.
● Interest and eagerness to learn and work with a diverse team, including virtual work with collaborators in different industry sectors and time zones, building a hands-on kit for a variety of communities of learners.
Helpful, but not required
● Design for 3D printing, tolerances, fasteners, and assembly.
● Experience designing enclosures or mounts for electronics and sensors.
● Laser cutting, CNC, workshop tools, or other digital fabrication methods.
● Basic understanding of materials, cable management, or environmental protection for prototypes.

Job Sub Family

Employee Class

Career Stream

Education

Experience

Helpful, but not required
● Design for 3D printing, tolerances, fasteners, and assembly.
● Experience designing enclosures or mounts for electronics and sensors.
● Laser cutting, CNC, workshop tools, or other digital fabrication methods.
● Basic understanding of materials, cable management, or environmental protection for prototypes.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt