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Pennsylvania State University Mechanical Engineering Support Specialist in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Mechanical Fabrication and Assembly Department, of the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), is looking for Mechanical Engineering Support Specialists to work multiple projects and a perform a wide range of tasks. The mission of the Mechanical Fabrication and Assembly Department is to develop and maintain expertise in the research, development, assembly, integration, and delivery of specialty electro-mechanical systems for undersea applications.
Engineering Support Specialists apply practical engineering assignments that include facility and experimental support hardware lay-out and design, fabrication, assembly and test; facility maintenance and repair of capital and test equipment in support of various sponsored/University projects; meet with faculty and staff engineers to define the scope of task requirements, and schedule constraints, communicates with engineers and project managers to provide progress reports and facilitating the identification of resources needed to accomplish the task/project.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment
Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed
Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment as directed
Evaluate the selection of materials, and components based on operational and performance specifications
Assess and identify system faults, and adjust and repair as directed
Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field
May work as part of a test project support team, including selected task leadership roles, in the laboratory, or in the field
May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process
These positions can be filled at multiple levels, depending upon your education and experience. Minimum requirements include an Associate's degree. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level positions. A degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, graduation from a technical trade college/vocational technical school, or military experience are preferred.
Required skills/experience areas include:
Highly capable in complex electro-mechanical component, sub-system and system assembly, disassembly, inspection, testing, design, and troubleshooting.
Skilled in the operation of various machine shop tools, such as Bridgeport Milling machine and horizontal lathe as well as various hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret engineering drawings and adherence to detailed mechanical assembly procedures.
Background or familiarity with pneumatics, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
Very high attention to detail.
Proficient writing skills to prepare test procedures and reports.
Microsoft Office, with the ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs.
Ability to attain and hold a Secret level DOD security clearance.
Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$56,200.00 - $89,600.00
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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