Student - Lab Assistant - Mechatronics

Student - Lab Assistant - Mechatronics

Salary

$13.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2706511

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Tech Management & Mechatronics

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Max Number of Applicants

65

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Student Class Schedule

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

The Mechatronics Student Lab Assistant supports the operation, organization, and maintenance of Mechatronics laboratories by assisting students and faculty with equipment, lab preparation, inventory management, troubleshooting, safety compliance, and maintaining a professional learning environment.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Reviews the completed tasks of students in the laboratory.
• Ensures the lab is operated safely and in compliance.
• Maintains a clean and organized laboratory.
• Reviews tools and inventory to ensure that all items are returned and properly accounted for.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU student majoring in Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Have a basic understanding of electrical circuits, PLC fundamentals, industrial safety procedures, and hand tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PLC programming, robotics, motor controls, pneumatics, oscilloscopes, SCADA systems, inventory management systems, tutoring, mentoring, or customer service.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of the correct operation and safe use of the tools and equipment students use to complete their lab tasks.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and basic wiring knowledge.
• Knowledge of UVU Mechatronics program policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation, adjustment, calibration, and maintenance of the electrical, CNC, powertools and related components and equipment used in the Mechatronics Lab.
• Ability to adapt to the variations in the curriculum and course material, to solve problems and think on your feet.
• Ability to communicate effectively with an instructor and multiple students.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal directions.
• Ability to explain detailed procedures to students.
• Ability to speak loud enough to be heard over the general noise of a Mechatronics lab

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

01

Are you a current UVU student?

• Yes
• No

02

Please enter your UVID.

03

Are you majoring in one of the following areas:

• Mechatronics Engineering Technology
• Engineering
• Automation
• Manufacturing
• Related field
• I am not majoring in any of these areas

04

Do you have a basic understanding of electrical circuits, PLC fundamentals, industrial safety procedures, and hand tools?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu