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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Metals, Ceramics, and Coatings Processing Department of the Materials Science Division within the Materials and Manufacturing Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is looking for an Engineering Technologist to support mechanical component testing and equipment integration into existing laboratories.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Responsibilities include:
The design of universal robotic attachments for new and existing processes
The design of components and development of drawings for the fabrication of test equipment for cold spray systems
Collaborate with project leadership and R&D engineering staff to provide expert engineering assistance for research projects and proposals
Provide training, direction and guidance on various characterization techniques and testing procedures to students and staff. Coordinate and schedule technical training on new equipment.
Typically requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering discipline; 2+ years of related experience.
Required skills and experience include:
Hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of different mechanical test processes
Ability to develop and execute test plans for tensile, fatigue, wear, and corrosion testing
Data acquisition and analysis
Metallurgical, failure, and statistical analysis
Robotics
Machining
Mechanical design
Materials characterization
Preferred skills and experience include:
A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or a related field
An active security clearance
Machining
Welding and fabrication
Manufacturing Automation
Maintenance of manufacturing equipment
CNC machining
Simens NX
Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$61,800.00 - $89,600.00
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