Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer for Active Learning supports hands-on learning activities focused on mechanical engineering within the Active Learning Labs in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). The Senior Mechanical Engineer works closely with SEAS faculty, the ME lab director, and teaching staff to develop and implement current and new lab activities for undergraduate and some graduate level courses. Additionally, the senior engineer oversees daily operations and trains students and teaching fellows in laboratory, design, and manufacturing best practices and provides technical mentorship for students around fabrication and design. Reporting to the Director for Active Learning, Mechanical Engineering, you will be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team that supports SEAS’ educational mission. The candidate should have a passion for working with and advising individual students and teams.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Course and Teaching Support:

• Provide lab instruction and support, as well as technical mentorship to students and staff.
• Lead development of course-based support resources and demonstrations.
• Support/lead the development and instruction of technical hands-on workshops and activities 
• Support course-related hardware development (ie 3D printers, scanners, etc.)