Undergrad Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant

University of Michigan; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan in Dearborn seeks an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student to assist on faculty-led research projects. The position offers flexible hybrid or remote work options at the department's discretion and pays an hourly rate determined by the sponsor, with bi-weekly pay.

Responsibilities include assisting with experiments, preparing reports, and recording data, along with small calculations and data analysis as needed. Weekly meetings with a supervisor may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Mechanical Engineering undergraduate student at UM‑Dearborn.
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn new applications; ability to work independently.
• Good organizational and documentation skills for keeping track of data and multiple analysis steps.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, internet search engines, internet and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experimental procedures and in the preparation of reports.
• Perform simple calculations or measurements, code and/or record data.
• Activities depend on faculty research; may include weekly meetings with supervisor.

Skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Internet search

Mobile devices

Self-motivated

Independent work

Organizational skills

Data/documentation

Education

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student

Job description

The University of Michigan in Dearborn seeks an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student to assist on faculty-led research projects. The position offers flexible hybrid or remote work options at the department's discretion and pays an hourly rate determined by the sponsor, with bi-weekly pay.

Responsibilities include assisting with experiments, preparing reports, and recording data, along with small calculations and data analysis as needed. Weekly meetings with a supervisor may be required.