Web Design and Development Intern, National Robotics Engineering Center

We are looking for a motivated, self-starter to be a member of our dynamic team as a website design and developer intern for this summer (2024). In this position, you will engage with the business development & marketing team on standard methodologies in website migration, effective design and functionality as we move our website to a new environment and new host server.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Provide analysis and recommendations on website hosting system/companies, comparing various aspects such as security features, monthly or yearly costs, software updates, support availability, design elements, limitations, etc.
• Migrate all website content from existing host to new server in alignment with ADA compliance and standards.
• Recommend and pitch improvements to new and existing features on the NREC website.
• Ensure Google Analytics code is installed and aggregating data accurately.
• Participate in conception, design, development, implementation, and deployment of web-based user interface systems (as needed).
• Generate ideas on how to improve NREC’s image and branding.
• Assist in fixing bugs or issues that may arise.
• Develop user manual and effective how-to’s for various actions in website maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s (second year or later) or Master’s degree in multimedia, design, graphic design, marketing or related field
• 1-3 yrs. – website design or development experience
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Experience with a web development software such as Wordpress, Drupal, Cascade, etc.

We want to hear from you if you have experience or qualifications in ANY of the following areas:

• Experience with Django would differentiate your application, but not required.

Why NREC?

Join our passionate and dedicated team at NREC, an operating unit within the world-renowned Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University.

NREC has 25+ years of experience developing and deploying robots into many applications across multiple sectors, such as agriculture, mining, defense, energy, and manufacturing. We strive to provide solutions for real-world challenges where automation and robots impact productivity and improve the safety and comfort of the labor force. Our unique expertise places us at the forefront of autonomous ground vehicle design, autonomy, sensing and perception, machine learning, machine vision, operator assistance, 3D mapping, and position estimation. With over 160 robotics professionals, we solve challenges that no other organization can.

NREC also leads in educational outreach through its Robotics Academy, which builds robotics curricula and software for K-12 and college-level students, and offers professional development certification courses and training to educators.

Are you passionate about this dynamic opportunity? Please apply.

At NREC, we value diversity, support it, and thrive on it for the benefits of our organization, our employees and our community. Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Non-CMU Students

Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information: 

• Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

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