Ph.D. Position in Smart Manufacturing (Fall 2027) UC San Diego and San Diego State University San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $27,000 - $35,000 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications English Bachelor's degree in engineering Full Job Description The Manufacturing Intelligence (MIL) Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU) is recruiting students for funded Ph.D. positions in Smart Manufacturing starting in Fall 2027. The Ph.D. degree will be awarded jointly by UC San Diego and SDSU. Interested candidates should submit a resume to Professor John Kang at by October 31, 2026 .

Required Qualifications:

B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, materials, or a related engineering field GPA of 3.0 or higher for B.S. applicants and 3.5 or higher for M.S. applicants TOEFL score of 85 or IELTS score of 7.0, taken within the last two years, if applicable GRE scores are recommended but not required Available Research Areas Laser Powder Bed Fusion process monitoring and control AI-autonomous optimization of machining processes AI-based intelligent weld inspection for shipbuilding AI-enabled industrial leak detection and condition monitoring

Financial Support:

Full tuition/fees and Monthly stipend

More Information:

Manufacturing Intelligence Research Group website: https://mil.sdsu.edu

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person