Engineering Technologist, Mechanical (ARL)

Penn State University•University Park, IL
•$68,604 - $102,900•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). In this role, you will utilize skill sets consisting of intermediate level abilities relative to concepts, practices and procedures of Drafting and 3-D Modeling. You will: Assist research engineering programs needing mechanical design support through collaboration with R&D engineers and engineering support specialists Participate in meetings and design reviews Collaborate to address design, material, and component needs; assist in the resolution of issues Use accepted standards, methods, and techniques to create basic to intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts Create 2D detail drawings for basic to intermediate fabrication parts/assemblies using accepted standards, methods and techniques; may also create schematic/bills of material (BOM) documents Perform Service Center tasks related to documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security Build on your knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications (particularly ASME Y 14.5) Provide work status updates to senior personnel and engineering staff

Requirements

  • Familiarity with mechanical systems and components.
  • Layout and design using CAD software for component creation.
  • Ability to create 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies.
  • Ability to create 3D parametric solid models which are fully constrained.

Nice To Haves

  • Siemens NX CAD experience
  • Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM tool
  • Certification or familiarization with ASME Y14.5
  • Experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe products

Responsibilities

  • Assist research engineering programs needing mechanical design support through collaboration with R&D engineers and engineering support specialists
  • Participate in meetings and design reviews
  • Collaborate to address design, material, and component needs; assist in the resolution of issues
  • Use accepted standards, methods, and techniques to create basic to intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts
  • Create 2D detail drawings for basic to intermediate fabrication parts/assemblies using accepted standards, methods and techniques; may also create schematic/bills of material (BOM) documents
  • Perform Service Center tasks related to documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry
  • Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation
  • Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security
  • Build on your knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications (particularly ASME Y 14.5)
  • Provide work status updates to senior personnel and engineering staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Robust retirement plans
  • Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
  • 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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