Sensor Developer

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Sensor Developer
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Sensor Developer position for Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU).
This position is to help develop a sensing device for agricultural use. The work will involve assembling electronic components and programing controlling units to perform specific tasks.
Position Duties
  • Assemble electronic components such as LED lights and resistors
  • Program microcontrollers to acquire, process, and store sensor readings
  • Test and calibrate sensing devices
  • Document all development procedures and results
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of prototyping tools and techniques
  • Experience with microcontrollers and single-board computers, e.g., Arduino.
  • Familiar with interfacing peripheral devices – motors, cameras, sensors, etc.
  • Comfortable using electronic prototyping tools – soldering iron, digital oscilloscope etc.
  • Detail oriented, responsible, and excellent teamwork capabilities
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10672SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 07/31/2024
Posting Date 01/30/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/31/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Jing Zhou at [email protected].

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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