Part time Research and Development Engineer

Penn State UniversityUniversity Park, IL
Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Science and Applications (MSA) Division in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated candidate to fill the role of Mechanical Research and Development Engineer. You will become part of a team conducting a wide range of R&D projects involving next-generation materials and processes, focused on meeting the needs of critical applications. The MSA Division works with a broad range of materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, and semiconductor materials. The team also emphasizes the development of advanced manufacturing methods that enable the transition of these materials to real-world applications.

Requirements

  • Background knowledge of manufacturing processes need to produce and transition critical DOD components
  • Detailed knowledge of DOD applications that can benefit from advancer materials and processing technologies
  • Experience with the design, development and manufacturing of additively manufactured components.
  • Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in managing and executing R&D programs
  • Advance knowledge of DOD applications that would benefit from new microelectronic technologies
  • Ability to develop and execute R&D programs.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the development of R&D programs to support critical DOD assets
  • Providing subject matter expertise in the area of manufacturing and design of microelectronics
  • Develop application specific test methods to evaluate the performance of DOD specific microelectronic devices.
  • Define critical performance metrics critical to the performance novel microelectronics in DOD applications
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