Student Employees

Elijah Buck

Mechanical Engineering

Elijah is a freshman at YSU majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is from Sharon, PA and has been working at the Excellence Training Center since September 2022. Elijah is a member of YSU’s Honors College, is the Director of Member and Community Engagement of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity and is a mentor to the Sharon Highschool Robotics Team.

“The work I’ve been doing at the ETC has opened my eyes to new methods in engineering design and has given me the access to hands on learning with high-end equipment.”

John Barnyk

Electrical Engineering

John is a Sophomore at YSU majoring in Electrical Engineering in the computer track. He is from Harmony, Pennsylvania and has been working at the ETC since September 2022. John is a member of YSU's Honors College as well as the president of the YSU Clay Target Club.

Max Scott

Marketing | Business

Max is a Freshman at YSU majoring in Marketing at Williamson College of Business and Administration and has worked at the Excellence Training Center as a Student Marketing and Social Media Coordinator since July of 2025 . He is from Boardman, Ohio and is a member of the YSU Honors College.

"Working at the ETC has let me dive into a world I never knew. Though working in business knowing all the information about additive manufacturing and engineering has really been fun and interesting."