Job Description

This position will work in the manufacturing spaces and provide direct instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in the use of appropriate equipment and tooling to make parts for curricular needs. This position helps students utilize drawings and solid models of parts and translate these drawings into real parts using appropriate equipment in the manufacturing spaces. This position will also ensure safety is maintained within the manufacturing mall complex and assist with proper training procedures for teaching assistants and student employees. This position will also serve as an instructional lab supervisor, providing direct support to faculty, staff, and students. This position will provide strategic guidance in the development of new manufacturing procedures and processes to further modernize the school’s undergraduate program. In this role, given new concepts in labs or projects, this position will lead the design efforts to physically implement these conceptual ideas. This position will engage collaborators and resources as needed to develop the proposed solution and bring the proposal through the design review process, fabrication process, and implementation process. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University. This position will be filled as an Instruction Specialist or Senior Instruction Specialist. The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. What You'll Be Doing:Serve as the first point of contact for users in one or more of the manufacturing spaces. Provide direct instruction to student users, using common materials (metal, wood, plastics), on the safe usage of all tools available in the M.E. Manufacturing Spaces.Serve as a subject matter consultant for formal M.E. lab classes that meet in the manufacturing spaces. Train and assist Teaching Assistants in the formal delivery of lab material for measurement and metal. Work with Faculty on the design and development of effective lab activities given the constraints of student count, time, and equipment. Coordinate with courses to ensure all course needs are met with the limitations of timing, space, and equipment.Review student drawing packages and models of parts to be produced. Work with students to understand how the parts fit into a larger assembly, mechanism, or machine. Advise students on optimal methods, materials, and manufacturing processes for manufacturing said components.Always ensure a safe working environment in the manufacturing spaces. Foster a culture of safety and learning to ensure all users have a positive learning experience.