Part Time Research Assistant- Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
Research Assistant
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Research Assistant under the direction of Dr. Xiaogang Hu.
Job Duties:
- Embedded system development including circuit development and testing
- Integration of the electronics with existing system for the control of servo motors
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Requires background in electrical engineering
- Experience in electronic circuit development, sensor development, microcontroller programming, and signal processing
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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