Research Associate: Robotics, AI & Data Pipelines

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT, seeks a Research Associate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to design and maintain Python/MATLAB software tools, APIs, and automated data pipelines for sensor data collection and analysis. The role emphasizes robotics, AI integration, and software development within collaboration with faculty and industry partners.

The position requires a master's degree in a related field and offers 20 hours per week at $25.00 per hour, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field.
• Non-WSU students are also welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Python/MATLAB-based software tools, APIs, and automated data pipelines for collecting, processing, and analyzing sensor data.
• Integrate AI models with robotic systems, sensors, and manufacturing equipment; develop intelligent decision-support and human-machine interaction tools.
• Conduct software testing, experimental validation, and performance evaluation; collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners; maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

APIs

Data pipelines

AI integration

Sensor data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related field

Tools

ROS/ROS 2

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Weber State University in Ogden, UT, seeks a Research Associate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to design and maintain Python/MATLAB software tools, APIs, and automated data pipelines for sensor data collection and analysis. The role emphasizes robotics, AI integration, and software development within collaboration with faculty and industry partners.

The position requires a master's degree in a related field and offers 20 hours per week at $25.00 per hour, with a strong focus on