Terrapin Works is seeking highly motivated and skilled student technicians with an interest in all 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing technologies.
Position responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Staffing Terrapin Work’s Spaces
- Running customers jobs through a number of different 3D printing technologies
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
- Upkeep of the space
- Interacting with customers
- Answering customer inquiries about rapid prototyping & 3D printing
Desired Skills (not required):
- 3D Printing Experience
- CAD Experience
Terrapin Works is seeking highly motivated and skilled students with experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and general mechanical design, to work on design, prototyping, and consultation for internal and external design projects.
The design team is made up exclusively staff promoted from other tracks. Applicants can no longer be hired directly onto the design team.
Position responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Determining problem formulations, ideating design solutions, and making decisions based on problem criteria.
- Performing detailed Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Analysis of parts and assemblies.
- Selecting appropriate materials based on project demands and criteria.
- Presenting design decisions and possibilities to internal and external stakeholders.
- Converting CAD files into engineering drawings for presentation and manufacturing.
- Working across many manufacturing spaces and technologies to put together functional prototypes to be delivered to customers.
Required Skills:
- Experience with at least one CAD package (e.g. Solidworks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX, etc.)
- Experience with at least one prototyping/manufacturing method (3D-printing, woodworking, machining, sheet metal bending, etc.)
- Experience working in a team and keeping to deliverable deadlines.
Desired Skills
- Additional CAD packages
- Additional manufacturing and prototyping experience
- Experience with version control systems
- Experience with the product design process
Terrapin Works is seeking highly motivated and skilled student electronics developers/designers to assist in the design, troubleshooting, debugging, integration and implementation of electronics based systems.
Position responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Training and Staffing Terrapin Work’s Spaces
- Training and Staffing the Instructional Electronic Shop (IES) and helping students who come in asking for help.
- Training staff and students on lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and soldering stations.
- Running customer jobs on our PCB manufacturing equipment
- Answering customer inquiries about electrical design and prototyping
Required Skills:
- Basic Breadboarding and Circuit Prototyping
- Experience with Microcontroller Prototyping (such as Arduino)
- Electronics Rework, debugging, and documentation
- Electronics lab and test equipment experience (such as soldering irons, oscilloscopes, and function generators)
Desired Skills:
- PCB design and manufacturing experience
- Microcontroller Design Experience
- SMB or SMT Soldering Experience
Terrapin Works is seeking highly motivated and skilled students with an interests in hands on work in a woodshop with some of the following equipment:
- Miter
- Drill Press
- Band Saw
- Jointer
- Planer
- Table Saw
Job duties include:
- Ensuring the safety of the students using the space
- Maintenance and troubleshoot of equipment
- Upkeep of the space
- Assisting the students with their projects
- Training and supervising to use of equipment
- Coaching on design ideation and manufacturing
Required Skills
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Punctual
Desired Skills (not required)
- Woodworking and hand tool
- Design and CAD experience
Terrapin Works is seeking highly motivated and skilled student machine shop managers interested in machine shop usage and training, as well as gaining knowledge in subtractive manufacturing.
Positional responsibilities will include but are not limited to
- Operation and maintenance of manual machine tools such as…
- Drill Press/Drill Mill
- Horizontal/Vertical Band Saws
- CNC Machines (Router, Lathe, Mill)
- Belt and Disk Sander
- Ironworker
- Welding
- Waterjet
- Lathe
- Training and supervision of students and staff in proper machine shop usage
- Assisting students and staff with design ideation and parts manufacturing
- Answering customer inquiries about the lab, subtractive manufacturing, and Terrapin Works
- Giving new student tours of the lab
- Running customer jobs on our machines
Required Skills
- Basic knowledge of mechanical part design (CAD)
- Teamwork and Problem Solving skills
- Willingness to learn!
Desired Skills (Not Required)
- Experience with operating machine tools
- Extensive experience with CAD and CAM
- Experience with operating CNC machines
- Experience with part design and manufacturing
Terrapin Works is seeking a creative Marketing or Graphic Design student who is passionate about designing promotional materials and enhancing our online presence. In this role, you will contribute to the promotion of workshops and events through various media. If you enjoy using design software and creating engaging content, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Experience with Adobe, Canva, photography, and video filming/editing is a plus!
Job Duties Include (but are not limited to):
- Developing social media strategies to enhance engagement and visibility
- Creating flyers for Terrapin Works workshops and events using Adobe and Canva
- Supporting the publication of events on the UMD Terrapin Works website and Terplink
- Assisting with student outreach at events such as on-campus fairs and Maryland Day to promote Terrapin Works services and recruit employees
- Attending workshops occasionally throughout the semester (typically from 5-7 pm) to capture images of students for future promotional use
Desired Skills (Not Required):
- Experience filming time-lapse videos of 3D prints using a DSLR camera
- Experience with photography and video filming/editing Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
Additional Information:
- Pay rate: $15.50 per hour
- Minimum work hours: 10 hours per week on campus
- Duration: June – December 2025 (with the possibility of extension based on performance)
- Occasionally throughout the semester, you will be asked to attend workshops to film content using our Sony camera, which we will later use for advertising. These hours will count towards your 10 hours per week.
Next Step: 30-minute interview with the Program Coordinator (in May - early June) if your application is selected
