Department:

College of Engineering Special Instructions to

Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume

• A Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Erin McDowell at Erin.mcdowell@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:

All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval This recruitment will be used to fill 4 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Innovation Labs Students for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU). Position Duties The CoE Innovation Labs Student Technical Assistant responsibilities include: Operate , calibrate, and maintain machines, equipment, and tools. Consult with full time staff to diagnose existing problems, and assist in the generation of new solutions as appropriate. Under the guidance and advice of full-time staff, develop and apply creative engineering solutions intended to facilitate improved shop operations and maintain a safe, functional working environment. Advise iLabs users, build connections with peers and other user groups, and improve user experience through the application of thoughtful advice. Direct users toward appropriate solution(s) while maintaining a respectful and empowering environment. Support full-time Machinists with research prototyping and production jobs, implementing strategies and techniques developed via trainings and co-work with other staff. Cooperate with full-time staff and other student workers to develop and implement shop layout and organizational solutions. Assist with relocation of large machines, equipment, and materials, both manually and with mechanical assistance. Perform duties and tasks in support of the College of Engineering and its facilities, under guidance from iLabs and/or College of Engineering Facilities staff. Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology, Leadership, Professionalism Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term

• Graduate student officially admitted to

Graduate School:

5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to

Graduate School:

9 credit hours per term

•International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services ( OIS ), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Required Demonstrated ability to safely work in a shop environment or similarly hazardous workspace. Experience or significant interest in manual and computer-driven manufacturing processes. Experience or significant interest in designing products and/or engineering solutions. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. Preferred 1+ year of experience in CNC machining or CNC related coursework and/or work experience. 1+ year of experience in product design using CAD software, and/or experience programming CNC toolpaths using CAM software. 1+ year of experience with lathes, mills, or similar. Experience with woodworking and/or metalworking tools.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Work to be performed in Innovation Labs located in Rogers, Merryfield, and Graf Halls.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-18

Anticipated End Date: