EE Employment


Employment in the NMT Electrical Engineering Department

Each semester the Electical Engineering department hires a staff of Lab Attendants and Teaching Assistants to assist in running and maintaining the EE labs. Occasionally there are other positions available such as technicians, system assistants, research assistants, and other jobs as needed.

For lab work openings and other news please visit the Lab Worker Resources page.

Applications

  • All students interested in working for the EE department, both new hires and returning workers, must fill out an application for employment and a schedule form. They are available from me in the Lab Manager's office or from Carrol in the EE office. You can also download the document here to print, complete and return.   [pdf]   [doc]

  • When you fill out the application be sure to answer all questions thoroughly so we can assign you appropriately. The provided schedule form (page 2 of the application document) must be used - you may not substitute other printed copies of your schedule. Remember to block out class times as well as club meetings and any other regular committments during which you are unavailable for work.

Positions

  • Lab Attendants staff our Digital Lab during open hours. They are responsible for user support and safety and security of the lab facility.
    • This job is typically combined with the Teaching Assistant and Grader positions where the TA or Grader performs the job of Lab Attendant while doing their grading work.
    • Employment as a Lab Attendant is open to EE students and other Tech students with EE background and/or interests, typically co-assigned with a TA or Grader position.
    • Selection is largely based on scheduling availability so the schedule portion of the application is extremely important.
    • Lab attendant applicants who are also qualified to be a Teaching Assistant may be assigned a TA position instead of or in addition to a Lab Attendant position.
    • Click here to view the Lab Attendant job description, policies and procedures.

  • Teaching Assistants work with the lab instructor to assist in the learning environment. They help teach the labs and typically grade the lab books.
    • TA positions are open to students who have taken and done well in the class and lab and who demonstrate teaching interest, ability, and/or aptitude.
    • Applicants are identified by those who express interest and by faculty recommendations.
    • If you are interested in being a lab TA please contact the Lab Manager, Department Chair or Secretary.
    • It is also a good idea to discuss it with the lab instructor whose reccommendations will be important in assigning positions.
    • From the applicant pool TA jobs are assigned by the department as needed.
    • Preferences will be noted and considered but you may or may not be assigned to the lab of your choice.
    • The grading work for this position is done in coordination with Lab Attendant assignment/s in the Digital Lab.
    • Click here to view the Teaching Assistant job description. (pdf)

  • Graders work with the professor to assist in grading homework for the course.
    • Grader positions are open to students who have taken and done well in the class.
    • Applicants are identified by those who express interest and by faculty recommendations.
    • If you are interested in being a grader contact the Lab Manager, Department Chair or Secretary.
    • It is also a good idea to discuss it with the professor whose reccommendations will be important in assigning positions.
    • From the applicant pool Grader jobs are assigned by the department as needed.
    • Preferences will be noted and considered but you may or may not be assigned to the course of your choice.
    • The grading work for this position is done in coordination with Lab Attendant assignment/s in the Digital Lab.

  • Technicians work with the lab manager to maintain and repair lab facilities and equipment.
    • This position is filled on an as-needed basis determined by department needs and aptitude in the applicant field.
    • If you are interested in being an EE lab technician please inquire with the Lab Manager.

  • System Assistants work with the System Administrator to maintain computer networks and equipment.
    • This position is filled on an as-needed basis determined by department needs and aptitude in the applicant field.
    • If you are interested in being an EE Student System Administrator please inquire with the System Administrator.

  • Research Assistants work closely with department faculty on research topics.
    • These positions are typically filled by the faculty members themselves
    • Professors typically choose from students they've had in class or who have been reccommended by other faculty.
    • The best way to become a Research Assistant is to do well in class, demonstrate interest and aptitude in the professor's research area, and discuss it with them.

Other Details

New and returning lab workers and applicants are asked to read and understand the Job description, policies and procedures.
Teaching Assistants should read both the Lab Attendant job description above, and the TA job description.

There is a temporary schedule posted which runs through the first week of classes. Returning workers who hope to be lab attandants again should stop by to sign up for open shifts until the permanent schedule takes effect.

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