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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking a Department Head of Polymer Composite Manufacturing to join our team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The Polymer Composites Manufacturing Department focuses on creating the development and optimization of materials processes for research, proto@type development, and transition to implementation. Material systems of interest include fiber reinforced composites, multiple-material architectures, elastomers, additively manufactured structures as well as emergent technologies. The advanced inspection technologies and application of operational health monitoring represents a vital capability to achieve and maintain our historical implementations. This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Lead a group of engineers, scientists, and support staff who are engaged in the development of manufacturing methods for material systems such as polymers, fiber-reinforced polymer composites, ceramic/ metal matrix composites, ceramics, and multimaterial systems
Lead the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge of polymer-based systems
Provide project updates to sponsors, present research findings at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Collaborate with engineers in other technical areas across ARL
Plan, staff, and execute programs to ensure all departmental staff and faculty are appropriately and sufficiently tasked at all times
Recruit, retain, and define performance expectations of department staff and faculty
Identify professional development and training opportunities
Mentor and encourage creativity in innovative technologies and research
Evaluate professional growth through performance reviews
Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and experience. Minimally requires a Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline and 1 year related experience. A Doctorate degree is preferred.
Required skills/experience areas include:
Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes for polymers, polymer composites, and multimaterial systems
Familiarity with non-destructive inspection methods
Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists
Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
Proposal and technical writing skills
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Active government security clearance
Familiarity with repair and sustainment of composites
Familiarity with elastomeric materials
Knowledge of mechanical and thermo-mechanical testing and characterization of composites
Previous success fabricating test articles, proto@types, and/or final parts
Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.
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 atwww.arl.psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates topossess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
BENEFITSPenn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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