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Student Positions

NIAR Automation Student Assistant 

Job Summary:
As a member of our Robotics and Automation group, you will be responsible for developing and designing automated systems for industrial applications. Our team conducts research and design for a diverse range of clients and is dedicated to advancing the field of intelligent manufacturing processes. Examples include systems developed to preform, automated inspection, robotic processing, automated damage repair. Along side developing these systems, you will be responsible for enabling digital twin technologies through simulation, verification, and closed loop sustainment.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be able to work with EAR or ITAR controlled technologies and meet U.S. export control laws, including being a "U.S. Citizen." All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. Our group does not discriminate in hiring practices and will comply with all federal and state laws in the collection and review of any information collected.

While the Robotics and Automation group can range from software development, to design, to fabrication, to controls, we welcome applicants of any major or academic standing. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of automation and work on cutting-edge technologies with a dynamic team.


Minimum Qualifications:
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn from a variety of specialist in the field of intelligent manufacturing.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate ideas and solutions.
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs

Preferred Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and an interest in it as a potential career.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as VBA, C+, and MATLAB.
• Ability to work with CATIA, Siemens NX, or other CAD/CAM packages.
• Ability to work with and understand complex systems.

 

 

To view the full position description and apply for consideration, click here NIAR Automation Student Assistant

NIAR Quality Control, Dimensioning & Instrumentation Laboratory Assistant
The Quality Control, Dimensioning & Instrumentation Laboratory at NIAR is looking for a student assistant. All educational backgrounds matching the criteria below are welcome to apply. An engineering student is not a requirement.
 
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a ”U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee and those given asylum in the United States, and temporary residents granted amnesty OR eligible to obtain U.S. government authorization for this position by the time of hire. Information will need to be collected in this regard, but will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. The University does not discriminate in its hiring practices and shall ensure compliance with all federal and state laws in the collection and reviews of such information collected.  
 
 
Qualifications:
  • Must be pursuing a degree at Wichita State University.
  • Willing to work a minimum of 25 hours/week.
  • High attention to detail
  • Being organized
  • Reliable
  • Proactive
  • Responsible
 
Preferred:
Engineering solutions
  • Can be continually challenged with issues where finding quick and correct solutions is necessary.
Process Design
  • Can help design and make changes to assembly line processes to help improve processing time of workloads and minimize wasted materials.
Working with strict deadlines
  • Can complete required work on or before deadlines
Design (preferred not required)
  • Small design projects including CATIA based modeling for tooling and fixturing.
Programming
  • Can be challenged to help create programming solutions from scratch using Visual Basic and Microsoft Access to help keep track of inventoried items as well as manage expiration of chemicals.
  • Can maintain old programs which are already a part of our system which include Measurement verification software.
 
Job Duties:
  • Strain gage installation – Electrical Instrumentation
  • Surface Preparation
  • Dimensioning
  • Bonding
  • Soldering
  • Quality Check
  • Knowledge of ASTM & SACMA standards
  • Quality Control
  • Dimensioning of specimens
  • Documentation of unsat(s) characteristics for MRB purposes
  • Communicating unsatisfactory characteristics to the Program Manager 

To view the full position description and apply for consideration, click here NIAR Quality Control, Dimensioning & Instrumentation Laboratory Assistant

NIAR Advanced Manufacturing Development Student Assistant
As part of NIAR’s Advanced Manufacturing Development group, you will research the ideation, maturation, design, and analysis of advanced materials and manufacturing processes. The group conducts research for a wide array of customers and engages in applied research and advanced technology development. Examples include components fabricated via additive manufacturing (including material extrusion, powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, sheet lamination) and emerging composite structures and technologies.
 
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”. Information will need to be collected in this regard, but will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. The University does not discriminate in its hiring practices and shall ensure compliance with all federal and state laws in the collection and reviews of such information collected. 
 
Preferred applicant is a freshman or sophomore majoring in Engineering (any qualified applicant may apply).
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Basic understanding of advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and an interest in it as a potential career.
  • Ability to work with CATIA, Siemens NX, or other CAD/CAM packages.
  • Working knowledge of programming languages such as VBA, C+, and MATLAB.
  • Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis for stress analysis and thermal analysis. 
  • Knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanisms.   
  • Basic understanding of polymers, metallurgy, phase diagrams, and basic grain structures.
  • Ability to work with and understand complex systems.
 
Required Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
  • Enthusiastic and willing to learn from a variety of specialists in the field of additive manufacturing, composites, and material testing.
  • Interest in additive manufacturing (3D printing) and managing complex research projects.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and through written work.
  • Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
 
Qualified applicants should apply to NIAR through Handshake and submit a resume and a writing sample (technical papers or lab reports are preferred but any ORIGINAL writing is accepted).
The position will be on the WSU main campus at the NIAR or P2 buildings
 
To view the full position description and apply for consideration, click here NIAR Advanced Manufacturing Development Student Assistant
NIAR Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel Student Assistant
The NIAR Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel is looking for an undergraduate student assistant. Upperclassmen with an interest in grad school, as well as freshmen and sophomores (even with no previous research experience) are encouraged to apply! The successful candidate will help with everyday activities including the operation of the wind tunnel laboratory and solving real-world aerodynamic and experimental engineering challenges with outside commercial customers and other researchers.
 
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a ”U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee and those given asylum in the United States, and temporary residents granted amnesty OR eligible to obtain U.S. government authorization for this position by the time of hire. Information will need to be collected in this regard, but will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. The University does not discriminate in its hiring practices and shall ensure compliance with all federal and state laws in the collection and reviews of such information collected.  
 
 
The REQUIREMENTS for this position are:
• Currently pursuing an Aerospace Engineering degree at WSU
• Strong interest in aerodynamics and/or wind tunnels
• Ability to personally and professionally interact with other students, staff, faculty, and outside customers of the Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel
 
The PREFERRED skills for this position are:
• ‘Hands-on’ mechanical skills (use of hand tools, power tools, some machining equipment such as lathe and milling machine, 3-D Printing, etc.)
• Programming knowledge (particularly familiarity with VBA in Microsoft Office)
• CAD experience
 
15 – 30 hours/week during the semesters. Full time opportunities during the Summer. We’re looking for students to work for their entire academic career. 
 
To view the full position description and apply for consideration, click here NIAR Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel Student Assistant
NIAR CAD/CAM Program Student Assistant
Students working in the CAD/CAM lab will learn to utilize CAD programs to support various projects. In addition, they may be required to learn other software products and hardware. They will support a variety of projects and programs for the lab.  Their task may range from classroom support and project research to direct industry program support. Students will be expected to assist lab staff in any way possible to help make the lab successful, presentable to customers, and accomplish projects in a timely manner. Project will involve extensive use of 3D Experience software. Students must have own transportation as some local travel between facilities may be required.
 
This position will last until the end of 2023 with the possibility of extension after project is completed.
 
Duties:
  • Assisting staff with the development training materials
  • Model components from various data sources
  • Assist staff with research project development
  • Assisting staff on industry level support
  • Operate and help maintain tools and equipment
  • Help keep a clean and safe work environment
 
Requirements:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.
  • Have great attention to detail
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs
  • Ability to work with complex systems
  • Able to work 20+ hrs each week.
  • CAD Experience
 
Preferred Skills:
  • Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6
  • Proficiency in Dassault Systems 3DExperience
  • Effectively prioritize and manage workflow
  • Ability to work independently on extensive task

 

To view the full position description and apply for consideration, click here NIAR CAD/CAM Program Student Assistant

NIAR IT Security Support Specialist
WSU NIAR is currently searching for a part-time, IT Security Support Specialist to assist with IDP’s IT security and governance obligations. This position offers substantial exposure to the ever-evolving cybersecurity sector.
 
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”. Information will need to be collected in this regard, but will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. The University does not discriminate in its hiring practices and shall ensure compliance with all federal and state laws in the collection and reviews of such information collected. 
 
Job Overview:
  • Develop and maintain IT and Security Policies
  • Develop flowcharts and system diagrams
  • Assist with project related actions and follow-up with task owners
  • Interview task owners and document processes used to complete an IT or security task (ex: adding a user to Active Directory)
  • Work with task owners to test process documentation
  • Formalize and maintain documentation with updated instructions and guidelines
  • Assist as needed during security audits and gap assessments
 
Basic Qualifications:
  • Willing to listen and eager to learn
  • Effective communication skills
  • Detail oriented and accuracy driven
  • Self-motivated
  • Appreciation for time management
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfortable asking “who, what, when, where, why, and how”
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Presentation skills
 
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Project, and Visio
  • Adept at writing technical documents
  • Knowledge and understanding of security concepts such as Phishing, Incident Response, Threat Analysis, and Cybersecurity Awareness
  • Familiarity with security controls and governance to standards, such as NIST 800-171
  •  Knowledge of technical subjects, specifically IT technologies and preferably cybersecurity
 
Screening Questions
 
  • Submit a technical product document you have written.
  • Could you share your references? Name, company and project?
  • Do you have prior experience or exposure to cybersecurity and governance?

To view the full position description and apply for consideration, click here NIAR IT Security Support Specialist

NIAR NDI Student Inspector
We are looking to hire students to assist with Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) experience. In this role, you will be using NDI techniques to inspect military aircraft parts and generating reports on your findings.
 
To be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience with NDI methods, strong attention to detail, and meticulous reporting skills.
 
This position is located in Park City, KS – 15 minute drive from campus.
 
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”. Information will need to be collected in this regard, but will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. The University does not discriminate in its hiring practices and shall ensure compliance with all federal and state laws in the collection and reviews of such information collected. 
 
NDI Student Inspector Responsibilities:
·        Setting up NDI equipment
·        Conducting inspections on military aircraft parts using non-destructive inspection techniques
·        Identifying structural and material defects
·        Interpreting test results
·        Completing test reports, and presenting findings
·        Maintaining NDI equipment
 
NDI Technician Requirements:
·        Pursuing an Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Non-Destructive Inspection
·        Pursuing relevant NDI certifications
·        Interest and knowledge of NDI inspection methods including ultrasound, penetrant, and eddy current
·        Strong attention to detail
·        Excellent report-writing skills
·        Good communication skills
 
To view the full position description and apply for consideration, click here NIAR NDI Student Inspector
CAD/CAM and Digital Twin Program Student Assistant

Students working in the CAD/CAM lab will learn to utilize CAD programs to support various projects. In addition, they may be required to learn other software products and hardware. They will support a variety of projects and programs for the lab.  Their task may range from classroom support and project research to direct industry program support. Students will be expected to assist lab staff in any way possible to help make the lab successful, presentable to customers, and accomplish projects in a timely manner.

Project will involve extensive use of 3D Experience software. Students must have own transportation as some local travel between facilities may be required.

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”. Information will need to be collected in this regard, but will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. The University does not discriminate in its hiring practices and shall ensure compliance with all federal and state laws in the collection and reviews of such information collected. 

Duties:

  • Assisting staff with the development training materials
  • Model components from various data sources
  • Assist staff with research project development
  • Assisting staff on industry level support
  • Operate and help maintain tools and equipment
  • Help keep a clean and safe work environment

Required Skills:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.
  • Have great attention to detail
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs
  • Ability to work with complex systems
  • Able to work 20+ hrs each week.

Preferred Skills:

  • Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6
  • Proficiency in Dassault Systems 3DExperience
  • Effectively prioritize and manage workflow
  • Ability to work independently on extensive task

Preferred Majors

General Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering

To view the full position description and to apply for consideration, click here: CAD/CAM Lab Assistant Digital Twin Program 

Virtual Engineering Laboratory Student Assistant

The Virtual Engineering Laboratory at NIAR is looking for student assistants. Graduate students are preferred.  Position could become a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) position based on performance during the first semester.

The students applying for this position should have at least basic knowledge on Finite Element Methods (FEM).

Main duties will be:

  • Discretization of structural components to perform numerical analysis (FEM) (50%).

  • Post-processing and documentation of numerical analysis results (Stress Analysis, Load Path Analysis, etc.) (20%)

  • Create CAD geometry for structural components (15%)

  • Support Senior Staff to create the numerical models (Material definitions, connections, etc.) (10%)

  • Test specimen preparation/documentation to conduct mechanical testing (5%).

Tools to be used:

  • Beta CAE, in particular: ANSA and META

  • Hyperworks Altair, in particular: Hypermesh and Hypergraph

  • CATIA V5

  • Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

To view the full position description and to apply for consideration, click here: Student Assistant – Virtual Engineering Laboratory

Interested in other student employment opportunities at Wichita State? Follow the link below to submit your information.

*You do not need to be a student at Wichita State or WSU Tech to be considered for these positions.

Student Employment Interest Form (airtable.com)

A representative from the Shocker Career Accelerator will reach out to you about potential employment opportunities.

Please Note:

  • Some positions require access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. For those positions, applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen” or "U.S. Person" as indicated in the posting. Information will need to be collected in this regard, but will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. The University does not discriminate in its hiring practices and shall ensure compliance with all federal and state laws in the collection and reviews of such information collected. 
  • Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

For further assistance applying online, please contact IDP Human Resources at hr.idp@idp.wichita.edu

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