College of Engineering Idea Factory Student Technician
We are looking to hire team members in the College of Engineering's Idea Factory. This position is for Fall 2026 through Spring 2027. We will begin evaluating candidates in July 2026.
WHO ARE WE?
A student-managed, team-run, open-access makerspace within the College of Engineering. Our lab is dedicated to making students and faculty a priority in everything by providing excellent service, doing more than is expected, inspiring ideas, and helping them come to life.
The IDEA Factory - located in ENGR INNOVATION Room 110
- Employees help students safely operate different machinery and software, including laser cutters, a CNC router, a vinyl cutter, 3D printers, soldering stations, a PCB printer, and more
- Employees enforce policies and safety procedures, check tools out, maintain a clean lab, and keep machines running properly
- Employees help create and run workshops
BEHAVIORS EXPECTED / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide courteous and friendly assistance to lab users
- Train to perform lab-specific duties (3D printing, laser cutting, CNC routing, etc.)
- Train students on the use of machinery, software, and other tools
- Complete various projects, assigned by the manager, to improve the lab
- Enforce safety procedures and policies to maintain a safe learning environment for all lab users
- Help maintain the lab space through equipment cleaning and maintenance
COMPENSATION
- $12.00/hr starting pay
- Opportunities for increase
On-campus ACA Variable
US Work Authorization is required