"Research Technician"

Research Technician

Caltech
Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

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Job Summary

As a researcher in Daraio Lab, you will be responsible for working on wearable devices and creating experimental setups to understand wave motion in solids. Initially, you will be trained in ongoing research in wearable devices and lab equipment. You will take measurements from wave motion experiments, adjust and troubleshoot any equipment, and design and manufacture components as needed. As a part of the lab group, you will work with other scholars to design experiments and evaluate findings for future research.

Essential Job Duties

• Oversee the Mechanical testing facility and the maintenance of the machine.
• Research in mechanics (quasi-static, dynamic, manufacturing, laser vibrometry).
• Sample fabrication, mold making.
• Parts design, machine shop.
• Provide training for mechanical instrumentation, 3D printing.
• Lab coordination/management.
• Set up experimental procedures for testing and calibrate equipment for accurate measurements.
• Work on software development in MATLAB for experimental measurements and simulation.
• Be responsible for the design and manufacturing of components for wave motion testing.
• Troubleshoot software and fix hardware with 3D Printer and 3D Scanner as needed.
• Provide support with 3D CAD and ISO standards for manufacturing.
• Attend group meetings and report to the supervisor about research findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1 year of research experience.
• Knowledge of structural mechanics and wave motion.
• 1 year of 3D CAD and GD&T experience.
• Familiarity with MATLAB.
• Familiar with using an oscilloscope.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with wearable devices and metamaterials.
• Familiarity with manufacturing.
• Experience with experimental work on wave motion.
• Experience with 3D Scanners.
• Experience with Python.

Required Documents

• Resume

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