Summer Manipulator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY: The Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is currently searching for part-time undergraduate student assistants to work on the CREST grant, under the supervision of Dr. Ellips Masehian and Dr. Shokoufeh Mirzaei. The team is composed of graduate and undergraduate researchers dedicated to Motion, Grasp, and Regrasp, and Regrasp Planning of Manipulator Robots for Agile Manufacturing and Assembly. We are looking for highly motivated individuals, who are willing to research, learn, and mentor to join our team. The Funding is from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

• Research.
• Leader-follower Control for Grasping and Regrasping of Stationary Objects.
• Autonomous Grasping and Regrasping of Stationary Objects.
• Autonomous Grasping and Regrasping of Moving Objects.
• Developing AI and Machine Learning models for robot training.
• Synergy with Other Subprojects.
• Availability to dedicate 20 hours per week during academic semesters and summer for research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within research team.
• Passion, self-motivation, and commitment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in Cal Poly Pomona STEM majors and have interest in research and field work.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to details and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong computer coding skills, especially in Machine Learning and AI fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.

PREFERRED:

• Experience using technology to enhance program delivery and student learning.

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.