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Research Associate I
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Job ID 75555
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study, Remote
Employer Center for Academic Innovation
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The Center for Academic Innovation (CAI) is offering a paid employment opportunity for the Fall 2026 term (with potential to continue into the Winter 2027 term) that is available to all University of Michigan undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD/JD students/Postdocs. This is a temporary hourly position that does not cover tuition support. You can read more about CAI and its guiding principles by visiting ai.umich.edu. 

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a motivated, responsible, and creative student to assist in the creation of a new online short course series, “Design for Manufacturing,” under the direction of College of Engineering faculty Kazu Saitou. 

Responsibilities: 

Duties may include some or all of the following: 

  • Creation of CAD  models for parts and machines for lecture examples

  • Creation of illustrations for lecture slides

  • Creation, testing, and debugging of review quizzes and topic assessments

  • In-Video Quiz (IVQ) creation, testing, and debugging

  • Video subtitle review and revision

  • Slide review and revision, alongside CAI’s Learning Experience Designer
Educational Value

This position offers students a unique opportunity to work directly with College of Engineering faculty member Kazu Saitou to help develop a new online course on Design for Manufacturing. Students will apply concepts learned in the classroom to create engineering content that will be used by learners around the world, while collaborating with faculty and a multidisciplinary team of educational professionals. Through the creation of CAD models, technical illustrations, assessments, and multimedia learning materials, students will deepen their understanding of manufacturing principles, strengthen their technical communication skills, and gain experience translating complex engineering concepts into engaging educational content.
Job Requirements

 

  • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

  • Has previously taken Mecheng 452/ISD528 with A/A+ grade

  • Ability to work independently and in teams in a multicultural and collaborative environment

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Comfort working in an environment with rapidly changing requirements and priorities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (specifically Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Folders)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (specifically PowerPoint)
Hourly Rate $17.00/hour to $23.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date "ASAP"
End Date "At completion of project"
Primary Contact Grace Jung
Primary Contact's Email design-for-manufacturing@umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location Remote
Phone N/A
Fax N/A