Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant
Requisition: 202600070ST
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 10 hours per week
Hiring Rate: $10.00 per hour
Preferred Student Classification: undergraduate
Nature & Purpose of Position:
Title: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) of Carbon and Glass Fibers
This project aims to develop innovative composite materials using (FDM) to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties required for demanding applications in industries. The primary objectives of this research include optimizing the formulation of composite materials using polypropylene (PP) pellets with varying ratios of glass fiber and carbon fiber,(ecoPLAS 3D201 and LX175 PLA). The student assistant will mix different rations of the pellets, make filaments using Filabot extruder, print samples and test mechanical and thermal properties.
Other Requirements for the Position:
- Undergraduate student majoring in Engineering Technology or closely related
- Willingness to conduct the work required for this project
- Previous experience with 3D printing
Open Date: 02/23/2026
Position Number: 9N9944
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