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Sculpture, Installation, and Site area of the School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University is searching for a part-time (20 hours a week/ 600 hours over the academic year) Physical Computing Intern. This entry-level position is ideal for former art students with some familiarity of sculpture facilities, looking to learn more about the management of shops, to assist the current technician, and help serve the larger School of Art community.

This position will assist technician Jenna Boyles in the management of the Physical Computing Lab, PC + 3D Printing Lab, Soft Sculpture Lab, and CNC Router and Laser Cutter Labs.

This position is eligible for part-time benefits.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Work alongside SOA SIS Technicians to further improve SIS fabrication facilities
• Provide supervision, administration, and maintenance of machines and tools in the labs and shops listed under the position
• Assist with management of student monitors for the various facility areas in Doherty Hall.
• Assist students, faculty and staff with the proper and safe use of shops and equipment, overseeing and enforcement of EHS safety rules and guidelines.
• Report supplies needs to the school SIS Technicians
• Assist in management of equipment lending
• Assist with various internal School of Art shop improvement projects.
  

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the School of Art. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Interest and skill at working with others, sharing knowledge, and hands on problem solving
• Motivation to learn, knack for organization, and ability to communicate
• Ability to meet quality and time requirements of assigned jobs
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree (BFA or BXA) is required.
• Experience with digital fabrication, physical computing, 3D printing, and sewing. Beginner level knowledge is fine if you have an interest to learn more.
• Some computing knowledge of Rhino, RhinoCAM, Adobe Illustrator, processing, arduino is ideal
• Or a combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge

Requirements:

• Successful background check
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week and is entitled to a total of 300 hours per semester.
• Preferred candidate should be available for both Fall and Spring semesters

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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