Engineering Technologist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Technologist to join our Characterization and Testing Department (CTD) team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. You will support various research activities throughout the Materials Design and Optimization Division (MDOD). A wide range of materials and characterization methods are critical to existing and emerging research covering ceramic, metallic, polymeric and hybrid structures under evaluation using mechanical, electrical, corrosion, thermal, microscopy and other unique characterization methods to design and optimize required performances.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Perform and support daily aspects of hardware fabrication and testing in the MDOD research facility
• Perform design, development, fabrication, installation, and use of custom electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems
• Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and other forms of formal documentation
• Report test progress to the principal investigators and other engineering personnel
• Collaborate with principal investigators daily
• Collaborate with engineering staff and senior engineering technologists in developing, defining, and/or deriving requirements to support the design of engineering products
• Guide and provide input for technical work activities performed by engineering support staff and/or less experienced engineering technologists
• Perform inspections of test articles and document results
• Work with engineers to plan, design, and assemble new test equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical designs drawings for new test specimens and machine parts,
• Develop specialized electrical, mechanical, and/or software tools to support testing of complex electromechanical systems
• Perform design and construction of new test equipment
• Collaborate with a broad range of interoffice organizations to accomplish all phases of project development
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning test equipment both mechanical and electrical
• Install and use instrumentation such as strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, etc.
• Responsible for restocking and procurement of lab supplies
• Perform and support fabrication of complex multiple material components
• Support other research personnel with their work as needed in a small research teams
• Train students and staff on proper operation of laboratory equipment
• Execute and document operating procedures on existing and new hardware
• Supervise and train interns on equipment operations
  
  

This position can be filled at multiple levels depending upon the selected candidate's education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors' Degree plus three years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions.

Required skills/knowledge include:

• Familiarity with engineering drawing, both mechanical and electrical
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project, with the ability and willingness to learn new computer programs
• Operation of various shop and hand tools, precision measurements, drawing interpretation,
• Experience with mechanical assembly
• Experience with control systems, wiring, sensors, power connections
• Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding
  
  

Preferred skills and experience include:

• Provide input for preventive maintenance and test planning schedules
• Working knowledge of materials and structures, especially polymer resins and adhesives,
• Operation and training of advanced equipment ranging from optical microscopy to programmable furnaces to long-term monitoring of test equipment
• Prior experience in process development, design of experiments, and materials processing
• Coupon matrix planning and execution using multiple servo-hydraulic test frames.
  
  

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

• The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
  
  

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$68,200.00 - $115,100.00

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