NJIT Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Platform Technology Engineering Laboratory
Department
Laboratory
Faculty
Mentor
Position
Research
Area
Summary
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Platform Technology Engineering
Samuel C. Lieber, PhD, PE
PhD Graduate Student
The Platform Technology Engineering Laboratory will focus on applied research in
Product Design, Advanced Manufacturing, and Engineering Education. The specific
project currently of interest is in the area of Advanced Manufacturing Education. We
will work closely with an industrial partner to develop and evaluate a training
program in Advanced Manufacturing. This would involve the development of
curriculum, pedagogy tools, and utilizing Industrial Engineering tools to evaluate the
training’s effectiveness. The candidate will also assist in transferring Advanced
Manufacturing pedagogy to academic programs including the newly reinstated
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MNET) Program at NJIT.
Qualifications The candidate will have to have the minimum requirements for acceptance into the
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering PhD program.
The preferred candidate would have:
 A demonstrated interest in Advanced Manufacturing and Product design.
 A demonstrated interest in CAD/CAM and Applied Engineering.
 A demonstrated interest in Industrial Testing and Analysis.
 Experience/Interest utilizing analytical and control programming software.
 Hands on manufacturing experience.
 Good written and oral communication skills.
 Initiative and ability to work individually or in a team environment.
How To
Apply
Interested parties should e-mail Dr. Lieber (samuel.lieber@njit.edu)
 Resume/CV
 Cover Letter
The candidates should be prepared to provide the names and contact information for
references upon request.
Position Start
The selected applicant would start the Spring 2016 semester.