By Joseph Lampinen In the past years, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding gig work and the gig workforce. Much of this has focused on short-term micro-projects that last one or two days. However, the engineering field has been a slow adopter of this type of short-term gig work because the vast majority of engineering projects take much longer. Nevertheless, there are certain types of engineering gigs that can be completed in a very short time and that engineers can do as a “side hustle.” But why would you take a brief gig, what types of short-term projects are available, and where can you find them?
Senior Director, Engineering, Product Development Team Joe is a leading engineering workforce strategist and solutionist, engaged with industrial clients to solve problems in engineering outsourcing and recruitment, shaping strategic guidance to improve organizational abilities to meet current and anticipated engineering workforce demands. He holds a Master of Science degree in technology from Purdue University, as well as a graduate certificate in engineering law and management from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in technology and operations from Western Illinois University. Joe is credentialed as a Certified Manufacturing Engineer, Project Management Professional and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accredited professional. He joined Kelly in 1998 and has worked in the engineering practice throughout his career in operational and strategic leadership roles. Joe frequently speaks and presents at industry and professional conferences and is an active member of a number of engineering professional societies and associations.
Joseph Lampinen