ME-Research Student Worker (Dr. Michael)

Gannon University - Erie, PA

Full-time - Intern

Erie, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The ME-Research Student Worker position is a funded research opportunity within the School of Engineering and Computing at Gannon University. The role focuses on conducting experiments and performing research related to the Assembly/Disassembly Force and Parts Integrity Tests on SnapLINX, an innovative fastening system used in medical applications. The student will work closely with a faculty research advisor to develop critical thinking and technical skills while contributing to the advancement of product performance through material and geometry testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments related to the Assembly/Disassembly Force and Parts Integrity Tests on SnapLINX.
• Perform literature searches and read journal articles to support research.
• Develop and implement tasks of increasing complexity under faculty guidance.
• Collaborate with a faculty mentor to enhance research skills and technical writing.
• Analyze data to determine the impact of material composition and geometry on SnapLINX performance.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate student at least at the junior level in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in working in a machine shop environment.
• Experience in developing CAD models for mechanical components or systems.
• Strong dedication to learning new concepts and applying them practically.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to work independently on assigned tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is an advantage.
• Preference for Mechanical Engineering students.

Benefits

• Hands-on research experience in a funded project.
• Opportunity to work closely with faculty and industry partners.
• Development of critical thinking and technical skills.