R&D Engineer Intern
About The Position
The Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division of Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated Research and Development Engineer Intern to assist with activities in the Materials Science Division. The internship supports a broad range of programs involving gear train technology, additive manufacturing, powder processing, cold spray manufacturing, robotics, testing, modeling and simulation, and characterization. Typical work includes assisting with material synthesis, device fabrication, fabrication process simulation, and development of advanced materials and material systems. The position is a paid internship located remotely in Pittsburgh, PA. Interns work up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week over the summer. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes transitioning military members to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in ARL’s drug-testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. Employment also requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
- Must participate in the ARL drug-testing program and comply with applicable electronic and physical monitoring requirements.
- Must successfully complete University background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Students majoring in engineering, welding and metal fabrication technology, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science, aerospace engineering, or nuclear engineering are encouraged to apply.
- Transitioning military members are welcome to apply through ARL’s DoD SkillBridge partnership.
Responsibilities
- Assist with material synthesis.
- Assist with device fabrication.
- Assist with process simulation for fabrication.
- Assist with the development of advanced materials and material systems.
- Support programs involving gear train technology, additive manufacturing, powder processing, cold spray manufacturing, robotics, testing, modeling and simulation, and characterization.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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