HSU Workstudy Engineering Project

POSITION: HSU Workstudy Engineering Project

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Dean Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics; Professor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION: N/A

LOCATION: Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE: 9/30/2026

CONTACT INFORMATION:Dr. Matt Jackson

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Department of Engineering at Hardin-Simmons University invitesapplications for an engineering project student worker. We seek a driven andcollegial student worker committed to transferring classroom knowledge tohands-on work experience.

Preferred applicants should have completed the followingengineering courses: ENGR 1301 Introduction to Engineering ENGR 2301 Staticsand have taken or are currently enrolled in MENG Fluid applicants should be skilled with software tools such asMicrosoft Word and Excel. Preferred applicants should be comfortable withdesign and basic fabrication skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to work 10 hours perweek. Student worker(s) are expected to adhere to laboratory safety procedureswhen necessary and demonstrate both cooperation and collaboration withcolleagues to support the missions of the Engineering Department andHardin-Simmons University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess the needs of a client and determine the scope of work

Develop and redesign a water filtration system

Implement and test the design for successful integration for the client.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

STEM major with preference given to students pursuing engineering.

Willingness and eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Completed the following courses: Introduction to Engineering Statics Calculus 1 Physics 1 and have completed or are currently enrolled in Fluid Dynamics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful candidate must be able to move heavy items (up to 50lbs.) work with their hands and be on their feet.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Laboratory space

Outdoors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position reports to Matt Jackson in connection with anengineering service project for Dr. Newman.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed tohiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

Required Experience:

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