A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science has an exciting opportunity for a MSEL Project Center Student Technician. The MSEL Project Center provides a makerspace for hands-on, collaborative learning that allows students to design, build, and test their creations.

The selected candidate will be responsible for helping MSEL staff in overseeing the use of the student makerspace, enforcing best practices in industrial and research operations for safety, effectively deploying resources, and, as necessary, training of participating students and student project teams. The student technician will play a valuable role in mentoring fellow students with their projects, as well as maintaining the standards set by the MSEL.

Only current UM-Dearborn students are eligible to apply.  Work-study award recipients preferred.

• Enforce best practices in laboratory safety
• Train fellow students in machine usage according to MSEL standards and SOP’s
• Help Maintain the tools and equipment in the MSEL
• Support MSEL events
• Conduct other special projects as assigned

• Must be a current UM-Dearborn student in good academic standing.
• Experience with working inside the MSEL or other maker space type environment
• Light fabrication experience, including working with metal, wood, PVC, and simple electronics etc.
• Successful adherence with safety regulations is required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals, especially students.

This position requires a non-standard evening schedule. Specific hours are variable and negotiable and will be determined upon hire.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.