R2026105070 REACH CoLab Research Assistant

Additional Job Description

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Engineering REACH CoLab seeks a Mechanical Engineering Student Hourly employee to assist with research.

Department Name:

Mechanical Engineering

Anticipated Start Date:

6/15/2026

Anticipated Weekly Hours:

40

Required Job Qualifications:

Ability to perform physical construction tasks

Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during business hours (8 am to 5 pm)

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Enrolled in BS degree program

Junior or above school standing

Machine shop experience

Hands on construction experience

Essential Duties:

Construct test facilities for thermal systems experiments

Fabricate components for test facility using basic machine tools

Perform demolition work to create space for new experiments

Operate and troubleshoot test facilities to collect data