What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capstone Design Coordinator position at University of Utah Health?
Details
Open Date 02/24/2025
Requisition Number PRN41261B
Job Title Engineer 1
Working Title Capstone Design Coordinator
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00068 - Mechanical Engineering
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $56,000 to $68,349 DOE
Close Date 03/17/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Capstone Design Coordinator is the recruitment and management of industry-sponsored projects for the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s Capstone Design program. Industry-sponsored projects form the basis of the Capstone Design program in mechanical engineering, providing students with the opportunity to engage with an industrial sponsor during the final year of their undergraduate degree program. Recruitment of industry-sponsored projects includes conducting outreach initiatives and marketing efforts to ensure the continued growth of the department’s industry-sponsored design program. Management of industry-sponsored projects includes assisting prospective sponsors in defining appropriate project scope and objectives, facilitating company-student communication, mitigating any challenges that may arise during the project sponsorship, and ensuring a timely hand-off of project deliverables. Overall, the goal of Capstone Design Coordinator and the Department of Mechanical Engineering is achieving a high level of sponsor and student satisfaction at the completion of the program.
More about the Capstone Design Program :
The Capstone Design program is a two-semester sequence required of all senior undergraduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Working in teams of four-to-six students, capstone participants undertake a design challenge to meet the needs of a project sponsor (industry, academic, or competition). Teams follow a rigorous design process including: identification of user needs, development of design specifications, concept generation, analytical design analysis, detailed design, prototyping, and testing. Teams are expected to demonstrate a working prototype by the end of the two-semester sequence. Past industrial projects have been sponsored by companies in a variety of industries including aerospace, medical devices, automotive, mining, and energy.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include:
Engage stakeholders (students, instructors, industry sponsors, and College/University) to ensure the successful operation of the Capstone Program through its sponsored projects.
Work with industry partners to identify and scope projects that meet the requirements of the Capstone program.
Develop relationships with local and national companies and alumni to increase the number of industry-sponsored Capstone projects.
Interface with industry partners throughout the execution of Capstone projects. Address any problems that come up to help to ensure successful interactions between students and companies.
Interface with faculty instructors to ensure good alignment of industry-sponsored project objectives and Capstone learning objectives.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Seldom: Hazards ( includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
Specific areas of expertise may be preferred by departments.
This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years’ experience in an engineering role OR Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years’ experience in an engineering role
- Experience with a capstone mechanical engineering design course
- A methodical, organized mindset with attention to detail
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Salary : $56,000 - $68,349
