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Digital Fabrication Intern - School of Art - College of Fine Arts
Pittsburgh, PA, USA · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- 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 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.
- Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the School of Art.
Requirements
- Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week and is entitled to a total of 300 hours per semester.
- 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
- Experience with digital fabrication, physical computing, 3D printing, and sewing. Beginner level knowledge is fine if you have an interest to learn more.
- Or a combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge
Nice to have
- Preferred candidate should be available for both Fall and Spring semesters
Skills
- 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.
- Report supplies needs to the school SIS Technicians
- Assist in management of equipment lending
- Assist with various internal School of Art shop improvement projects.
Benefits
- eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
- Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
- For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
- Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training.
Company info
- At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment.
Equal opportunity
- Please visit " Why Carnegie Mellon " to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
- Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
- Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
- Statement of Assurance
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