Engineering Technologist
About The Position
We are searching for an Electrical (ECAD) Engineering Technologist to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design and Drafting (MEDD) team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. 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). The MEDD Service Center works in collaboration with the ARL Research Offices to create CAD based Mechanical & Electrical Designs including drawing compliance and design Configuration Management support. You will: Facilitate electrical (ECAD) design support through collaboration with R&D Engineers and Engineering Support Specialists Lead the creation of schematics, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, bills of materials, and other documentation using accepted methods and techniques Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation Facilitate work intake, estimation, and execution; reporting to senior management as requested Participate in, and occasionally lead meetings and design reviews Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security
Requirements
- Past success utilizing ECAD software to develop schematics, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, library parts, and bill of materials
- Past success in leading or supervising teams
- Working knowledge of printed wiring board construction, fabrication, and assembly
- Past success with project deliverables and team tracking
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
- Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
- All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Altium ECAD software
- Siemens Teamcenter PLM software
- Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio
- Significant knowledge of electrical systems such as power electronics, analog, digital, RF, and EMI
- IPC CID and / or CID+ certification, or general knowledge of IPC standards
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Responsibilities
- Facilitate electrical (ECAD) design support through collaboration with R&D Engineers and Engineering Support Specialists
- Lead the creation of schematics, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, bills of materials, and other documentation using accepted methods and techniques
- Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation
- Facilitate work intake, estimation, and execution; reporting to senior management as requested
- Participate in, and occasionally lead meetings and design reviews
- Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
- One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
