Engineering Support Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides engineering level support and will oversee that all bus testing procedures comply with the testing requirements stated in the U.S. DOT, Federal Transit Administration regulations. The position is responsible for performing vehicle emissions and dynamometer testing with faculty and staff and will perform automotive research and testing activities in support of the Bus Testing Center. The position specifies and purchases equipment required to perform research and testing and ensures that test equipment is operating and calibrated in accordance with ISO-17025 accreditation standards. Responsibilities include: basic mechanical, electronic and electrical design, and fabrication. Duties include conducting ISO-17025 compliance audits. Responsibilities also include training staff and technical service employees in the performance of test procedures and the operation of test equipment to ensure proper and safe operation. Duties include reviewing, performing, and revising automotive testing procedures, data collection, processing, and reporting activities. This position is responsible for providing all safety training, performing safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with all University safety policies.

Requirements

Associate Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Must operate a motor vehicle as a part of job duties.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Oversee that all bus testing procedures comply with the testing requirements stated in the U.S. DOT, Federal Transit Administration regulations.
Perform vehicle emissions and dynamometer testing with faculty and staff.
Perform automotive research and testing activities in support of the Bus Testing Center.
Specify and purchase equipment required to perform research and testing.
Ensure that test equipment is operating and calibrated in accordance with ISO-17025 accreditation standards.
Perform basic mechanical, electronic and electrical design, and fabrication.
Conduct ISO-17025 compliance audits.
Train staff and technical service employees in the performance of test procedures and the operation of test equipment to ensure proper and safe operation.
Review, perform, and revise automotive testing procedures, data collection, processing, and reporting activities.
Provide all safety training, perform safety inspections, and ensure compliance with all University safety policies.