Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Type of Job: Student
Department: Fluid Power Institute
Supervisor Information:
Tom Wanke
277-7191
wanke@msoe.edu
Number of Available Positions: 1
Number of Hours per Week: up to 20
Time Period: Academic Year
Restrictions: Limited to current or incoming MSOE students
Job Description:
Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant Electrical/Instrumentation
Position Summary:
The major responsibilities of this position include the design, construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical power, and control and instrumentation of systems used in fluid power systems and hydraulic power units. This position requires working with numerous individuals including MSOE faculty, staff and students as well as individuals from industry representing companies that are funding the research projects. Other duties include, but are not limited to: routine laboratory maintenance, development, and cleanup.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Industry Funded Projects
Design and installation of AC and DC low and medium voltage electrical control systems
Programming and wiring of PLCs for specific test setups and hydraulic power supplies
Installation and wiring of 480V 3P electric motors up to 450HP
Setup and calibrate measuring instruments
Internal Projects
Develop, update, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical controls for existing hydraulic power units
Design, develop, install, and troubleshoot electrical controls for new hydraulic power units
Routine laboratory maintenance, cleanup, and house keeping
Other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements:
Full time MSOE student in engineering or engineering technology, preferably EE, CE, SE,or EET
Sophomore status preferred; must be in good academic standing
General knowledge of electrical controls, electric motors, PLCs, and instrumentation or a strong desire to learn
Strong electrical aptitude
Working knowledge of MSOE supported computer software programs
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical circuit schematics
Other Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of small hand and power tools
Highly motivated, self starter, quick learner with strong written and oral communication skills
Able to work 10 to 20 hours per week during the school year, with the potential to work 40 hours in the summer
Able to routinely lift a minimum weight of 50 pounds without assistance
Troubleshooting experience and a solid background in electronics a plus
Related industrial work experience a plus
Posted on September 13, 2012