Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Systems & Design Department under the Engineering Systems Research and Development Division within the Undersea Systems Office (USO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking motivated and talented Engineering Technologists whose primary tasking will be to design, build, and test mechanical hardware for undersea applications. You will work directly with engineers throughout the product lifecycle to create 3D models and associated drawings, perform basic engineering calculations, develop electro-mechanical systems, procure the necessary hardware, and assemble and test hardware/systems. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. 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). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

Requirements

• 3D CAD design and engineering drawing development (Siemens NX preferred)
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Engineering calculations
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• 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
• Bachelor's Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models in Siemens NX
• Create detailed drawings of components and assemblies
• Perform tolerance stacks and apply appropriate tolerancing and GD&T
• Collaborate with project leadership with the conceptual design of complex electromechanical systems and subsystems
• Collaborate with engineering staff in developing, defining, and/or deriving requirements to support the design of engineering products
• Develop assembly and test procedures
• Assemble and test hardware
• Support field testing
• Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
• Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner to both internal and external audiences
• Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues
• Review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions
• Delegate and oversee lower level tasking

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees