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About Western:
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us:
Thompson Centre for Engineering Leadership and Innovation
The John M. Thompson Centre for Engineering Leadership and Innovation (CELI) is one of six academic units in the Faculty of Engineering. The John M. Thompson Centre for Engineering Leadership and Innovation focuses on the development of non-technical skills in the Engineering community. It actively partners with other campus groups in developing skills that can be used with Engineers, such as design thinking and entrepreneurship training.
Responsibilities:
The ES 1050 Prototyping Shop Assistant will be responsible for carrying out research functions in collaboration with principal investigators, staff, and students. The incumbent will maintain equipment, order supplies, set up and conduct tests and experiments in adherence with prescribed procedures. The incumbent will maintain records, and analyze, summarize and compile data and results for dissemination.
Qualifications:
- Accountabilities:
- Maintain a safe working and prototyping environment
- Aid students in review designs, suggesting ways to improve manufacturability or performance outcomes
- Aid students to effectively and efficiently realise (build themselves) prototypes of their designs
Education:
- Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or extensive experience in a prototyping shop context
Experience:
- 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field
- Consideration will also be given to upper year engineering students who have the appropriate skills and/or experience and availability
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
- Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Why Western?:
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity:
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.