Robotics Engineering Technician

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future.As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to re-imagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Responsibilities*

• MBot development, maintenance, and fleet preparation

• Develop and maintain other digital assets such as the website, forums, and tutorials for the distributed teaching collaborative

• Technical assistance and guidance for the distributed teaching collaborative partners

• Lead the development of the hardware system and software library of the distributed teaching collaborative project

• Project management for intern directed study projects

Required Qualifications*

• BA degree in computer science or related field

• 2 years experience building small educational robots and robotic mechanisms

• 1 year experience with programming language use for work in AI

• 1 year experience with MATLAB

• 1 year experience with robot perception and computer vision

Additional Information

This is a term-limited position through July 06, 2025 with possible renewal based on funding extension.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

251039

Working Title

Robotics Engineering Technician

Job Title

Engineering Technician

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

College Engineering

Department

CoE Robotics

Posting Begin/End Date

7/05/2024 - 7/12/2024

Salary

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Career Interest

Engineering & Architecture

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