Es1050 Prototyping Shop Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The John M. Thompson Centre for Engineering Leadership and Innovation (CELI) is one of six academic units in the Faculty of Engineering. The John M. Thompson Centre for Engineering Leadership and Innovation focuses on the development of non-technical skills in the Engineering community. It actively partners with other campus groups in developing skills that can be used with Engineers, such as design thinking and entrepreneurship training.

To view Western Engineering’s Mission, Vision and Values click here.

**Responsibilities**:
The ES 1050 Prototyping Shop Assistant will be responsible for carrying out research functions in collaboration with principal investigators, staff, and students. The incumbent will maintain equipment, order supplies, set up and conduct tests and experiments in adherence with prescribed procedures. The incumbent will maintain records, and analyze, summarize and compile data and results for dissemination.

**Qualifications**:
Accountabilities:

- Maintain a safe working and prototyping environment.
- Aid students in reviewing designs, suggesting ways to improve manufacturability or performance outcomes.
- Aid students to effectively and efficiently realise (build themselves) prototypes of their designs.

**Education**:

- Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or extensive experience in a prototyping shop context

**Experience**:

- 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field
- Consideration will also be given to upper year engineering bachelors students who have the appropriate skills and/or experience and availability.

Preferred
- Electronics experience combined with wood shop prototyping skills.

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

- Experience in a shop environment and familiarity with shop safety guidelines
- Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
- Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

**Why Western?**:
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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