Student Research Assistant- CREST #755368256

CAL POLY POMONA ENTERPRISES; Spadra (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is seeking a motivated student to assist in robotics research and manufacturing systems, under Dr. Caio Mucchiani. NSF funding supports this position.

You will develop robot kinematics, create simulations, and assess safety and performance while collaborating with a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have a related bachelor's degree, strong organization, and programming skills in Python/C++, with ROS and simulation tool experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test robot kinematics and workspace models.
• Build physics-based simulations of robot motion, contact, and force.
• Check robot actions for safety, physical limits, and collision risks.
• Conduct experiments involving part handling, fixture loading, and tool use.
• Measure system performance, including success rates, cycle times, and recovery from errors.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comunic

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Python

C++

ROS

ROS 2

MuJoCo

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Job description

• Location 3801 W TEMPLE AVE BLDG 55,FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION,POMONA, CA, 91768-2557,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Student Assistant

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a student to support research involving robotics and manufacturing systems, under the supervision of Dr. Caio Mucchiani. We are looking for highly motivated individuals, who are willing to research, learn, and mentor to join our team. The Funding is from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

• Develop and test robot kinematics and workspace models.
• Build physics-based simulations of robot motion, contact, and force.
• Check robot actions for safety, physical limits, and collision risks.
• Conduct experiments involving part handling, fixture loading, and tool use.
• Measure system performance, including success rates, cycle times, and recovery from errors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework or experience in robot kinematics and dynamics, multibody mechanics, or control systems.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or Gazebo.
• Experience with ROS or ROS 2.
• Programming experience in Python or C++.
• Interest in robot hardware, sensors, and manufacturing applications.

ABOUT US

As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands‑on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to [e-mail] .

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.