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Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Req Id: 44099

Job Title: Student (2)

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking a Purdue junior or senior to support the design and fabrication of hands-on engineering prototypes. The student will work on mechanical parts, enclosures, mounts, and iterative prototypes that integrate electronics, sensors, and other components.

What you will do

● Create and modify CAD models for prototype parts and enclosures.

● Prepare and run FDM 3D prints, then evaluate fit and function.

● Iterate designs based on testing, assembly, and user feedback.

● Help integrate electronics, sensors, wiring, and hardware into physical assemblies.

● Maintain organized design files and basic build documentation.

What we are looking for

● Junior or senior in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, or a related field.

● Experience with a CAD tool such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, or Onshape.

● Hands-on experience with FDM 3D printing and basic prototyping.

● Comfort working independently and solving practical design problems.

● Interest and eagerness to learn and work with a diverse team, including virtual work with collaborators in different industry sectors and time zones, building a hands-on kit for a variety of communities of learners.

Helpful, but not required

● Design for 3D printing, tolerances, fasteners, and assembly.

● Experience designing enclosures or mounts for electronics and sensors.

● Laser cutting, CNC, workshop tools, or other digital fabrication methods.

● Basic understanding of materials, cable management, or environmental protection for prototypes.

Job Sub Family

Undergraduate Students

Employee Class

Student

Career Stream

Undergraduate 2

Education

0

Experience

Helpful, but not required

● Design for 3D printing, tolerances, fasteners, and assembly.

● Experience designing enclosures or mounts for electronics and sensors.

● Laser cutting, CNC, workshop tools, or other digital fabrication methods.

● Basic understanding of materials, cable management, or environmental protection for prototypes.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 9/22/26

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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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