NIAR Quality Control, Dimensioning and Instrumentation Student Assistant

Department

NIAR Composites & Structures

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Part Time

$15 per hour

Dependent upon classes

No export control requirement.

Ever wonder how a kitchen or bathroom scale works or how to take accurate measurements down to 5 decimal places? Great for first internship experience. No previous related experience or specific major required. Just need you to be open-minded and ready to explore new skills.

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Perform quality inspection, dimensioning using advanced metrology equipment and install high precision resistor on advanced material test coupons, components and structural.

• Strain gage installation – Electrical Instrumentation
• Surface Preparation
• Dimensioning
• Bonding
• Soldering
• Quality Check
• Knowledge of ASTM & SACMA standards
• Quality Control
• Dimensioning of specimens
• Documentation of unsat(s) characteristics for MRB purposes
• Communicating unsatisfactory characteristics to the Program Manager

High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate ideas and solutions
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information