Requisition: 202500386ST Title: Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant Employee Class: Student Employee College Work Study Position: No Department: Dept of Engineering Technology Division: Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week: up to 12 hours per week Hiring Rate: $12.00 per hour Preferred Student Classification: Two undergraduate Nature & Purpose of Position: Title: Development of an Automated Manufacturing System using Open-Source EquipmentThe project aims at developing a manufacturing cell that engraves a wood coaster blank automatically once a design pattern is selected. The student assistant will work on integrate various automated systems, such as robotic arms, automated guided vehicles, conveyor belt, IoT sensors, and controllers to achieve the engraving with the possibility to expand/add additional manufacturing processes and material handling.

Other Requirements for the Position: undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical and Electronics & Computer ET previous experience with single board computer (SBC) and industrial robotics previous experience with programming SBC, sensors, and graphic user interface

Open Date: 09/26/2025 Position Number: 9N9944 Contact Name & Title: Dr. Junkun Ma, Professor Contact Phone: 936-294-2350 Contact Email: jxm158@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room #: Pirkle 420 B EEO Statement: Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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