Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join our Specialized Hardware and Rapid Prototyping Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. In this role, you will support research and development engineers in project execution via design, fabrication, documentation, and test activities. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Collaborate with engineering staff and senior engineering technologists in developing, defining, and/or deriving requirements to support the design of engineering products Perform design, development, fabrication, installation, and use of custom electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems Utilize computer-aided design software to develop electrical, mechanical, and/or software products Conduct tests, provide results, address issues, and recommend modifications related to electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems Additional responsibilities for higher level position include: Collaborate with project leadership on the conceptual design of complex electromechanical systems and subsystems Guide and provide input for technical work activities performed by engineering support staff and/or less experienced engineering technologists Research, evaluate, and recommend new engineering products and tooling to support the development of project systems Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and other forms of formal documentation Develop specialized electrical, mechanical, and/or software tools to support testing of complex electromechanical systems Collaborate with other research and enterprise offices at ARL to accomplish all phases of project development Within a mechanical engineering discipline, maintain an up-to-date knowledge and work towards developing an advanced knowledge of design and analysis tools, test and measurement equipment, languages, and available products and services

Requirements

• Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project, with the ability and willingness to learn new computer programs
• Modeling software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, etc.)
• Advanced manufacturing skills, 3D printing, CNC operation, CNC programming, Laser cutting
• DFMEA/PFMEA
• Operation of various shop and hand tools, precision measurements, and drawing interpretation
• Mechanical assembly
• Working in government shipyards, including an understanding of various codes and shop workflows
• Maintenance and repair of various naval vessels
• Bachelor's Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• None
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• None
• U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with engineering drawings (both mechanical and electrical) using a computer-aided design (CAD) program
• Prior purchasing and reconciliation experience for Department of Defense
• Chemical management and Hazmat experience
• 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

• Collaborate with engineering staff and senior engineering technologists in developing, defining, and/or deriving requirements to support the design of engineering products
• Perform design, development, fabrication, installation, and use of custom electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems
• Utilize computer-aided design software to develop electrical, mechanical, and/or software products
• Conduct tests, provide results, address issues, and recommend modifications related to electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems
• Collaborate with project leadership on the conceptual design of complex electromechanical systems and subsystems
• Guide and provide input for technical work activities performed by engineering support staff and/or less experienced engineering technologists
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new engineering products and tooling to support the development of project systems
• Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and other forms of formal documentation
• Develop specialized electrical, mechanical, and/or software tools to support testing of complex electromechanical systems
• Collaborate with other research and enterprise offices at ARL to accomplish all phases of project development
• Within a mechanical engineering discipline, maintain an up-to-date knowledge and work towards developing an advanced knowledge of design and analysis tools, test and measurement equipment, languages, and available products and services

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