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Robotics and Automation Engineer

Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Position Number: LC9991
Hiring Supervisor: Department Chair
Job Type: Staff
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Mechanical and Robotics and Industrial Engineering

» Job Description

Summary:

The Robotics and Automation Engineer supports and maintains the I4.0 Robotics and Industrial Automation Lab, other Industry 4.0 Labs, and other labs related to robotics and automation; actively participates in planning and development of lab capabilities; supports implementation of robotics and automation curriculum, including safety training and supervision of students working in the robotics and automation labs; provides technical support to faculty and students engaged in robotics or automation research; and represents the department for tours and on-campus recruiting events when requested.

 

Job Duties:
  • Supports the I4.0 Robotics and Industrial Automation Lab and other labs related to robotics and automation. This includes robotic arms, conveyor, PLCs, other industrial automation equipment, laboratory control system equipment, laboratory data acquisition equipment, relevant software/computer systems as well as establishing written procedures for maintenance, calibration, and use of such laboratory equipment in coordination with faculty.
  • Maintains the lab capabilities. Establish, monitor, carry-out, and document a maintenance and repair system for specified equipment within the labs. This includes but is not limited to: development of and periodic updates to safety training for lab usage, upkeep of safety training records, perform regular preventative maintenance and updates, troubleshoot faults or failures of developed demonstrations, work with vendors to quote and purchase replacements for worn, damaged, or missing components, periodic update of display materials (e.g., video and poster), and clean-up of lab interior beyond what is typically expected of janitorial staff.
  • Actively participate in planning and development of lab capabilities. This includes but is not limited to: collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and update roadmap for lab capabilities, research options for software and hardware updates to the labs, work with vendors to quote and purchase major hardware and software updates as approved by the MRIE department, install and commission hardware and software updates, develop safety and training materials for hardware and software updates.
  • Supports implementation of robotics and automation curriculum. This includes but is not limited to: administer safety training to students prior to lab usage, supervise small groups of students working in the labs in coordination with course instructor.
  • Provide technical support to faculty and students engaged in robotics and automation research. This includes but is not limited to: administer safety training to researchers prior to lab usage, temporarily supervise some aspects of funded research projects under general supervision of principal investigator, contribute (as appropriate to skills, training, and project involvement) to writing of reports, technical papers, or presentations.

 

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors of engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics or related field from an ABET accredited school preferred but industrial experience is an acceptable alternative.

Robotic, industrial automation, or industry 4.0 experience strongly desired. Experience with Allen-Bradley and Emulate3D software is preferred.

 

Compensation:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) conducts pre-employment screening on initial candidates for all positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, license, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Lawrence Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

» How to Apply

Please send 3 references with contact information, a cover letter and resume to MRIEsearch@ltu.edu.

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.