Mechanical Engineering Designer

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Mechanical Engineering Designer 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 moderately complex level abilities relative to concepts, practices, and procedures of Drafting and 3-D Modeling. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. 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 intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts Create 2D detail drawings for 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
• Associate Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• None
• Associate Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• None
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

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
• 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

• 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 intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts
• Create 2D detail drawings for 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees