Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA

Research Assistant - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering — Pittsburgh, PA

Full-timePittsburgh, PAPosted 2026-07-20Apply on Workday
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Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Research Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by completing research in the FORGE Lab on control methods for additive manufacturing processes. You will help develop and evaluate control strategies in simulated environments and contribute to related publications.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research under PI supervision
  • Contribute to manuscripts and lab activities
  • Present results at lab meetings
  • Develop and evaluate control strategies for additive manufacturing processes in simulated environments
  • Build and maintain simulation environments and control formulations for experiments
  • Document methods and results for publications and technical reports
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks, foundational machine learning knowledge, and Python proficiency
  • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

  • Successful background check

Location

Pittsburgh, PAJob Function

ResearchersPosition Type

Part timePay Basis

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