JOB TITLE
Temporary Mechanical Engineering Instruction Designer
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The candidate will focus on the design, implementation, and deployment of an agentic conversational system used for mechanical engineering troubleshooting and diagnostic education. This role bridges the gap between mechanical domain knowledge and automated systems to facilitate the transfer of mechanical systems knowledge. The candidate must have experience in the design and deployment of large language model-based educational systems.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Knowledge Handling: Develop and maintain vector databases to store case information, course specifications, and diagnostic protocols.
- System Logic & Modeling: Program autonomous agents designed to simulate engineering problem-solving workflows, ensuring the logic adheres to physical constraints and mechanical engineering principles.
- Data Analysis & Process Optimization: Monitor and process system interaction logs to evaluate the accuracy of technical diagnostic paths and improve the system's ability to teach root cause analysis.
- Infrastructure Deployment: Manage the technical deployment of the educational platform on WPI servers
Compensation:
Pay: $20 per hour. This is a part-time 20 hours per week temporary position.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Temporary-Mechanical-Engineering-Instruction-Designer_R0003346
About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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