Mechanical Research and Development Engineer

Penn State University Talent Acquisition • University Park, PA • 2h ago

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

We are searching for a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer to join the Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. We are seeking individuals with knowledge across a range of competencies including Design and Analysis, Model and Simulation, Process Development and Optimization, and Characterization and Testing. The successful candidate will support research and development of new materials, innovative material system designs, and novel fabrication and testing methods covering a wide range of material systems including ceramics, metallics, and ceramic/metal matrix composites.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

Provide input to and assist with sample production as well as Cold Spray process support equipment setup, design and assembly

Perform fabrication/machining/characterization/mechanical testing of materials in support of projects

Meet with faculty and staff engineers to define the scope of task requirements and schedule constraints, communicate with engineers and project managers to provide progress reports and facilitate the identification of resources needed to accomplish the task/project

Perform daily specimen and coupon fabrication operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment

Document process parameters and processes

Operate and maintain Cold Spray, Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing and Wire Arc Direct Energy Deposition systems which include both stationary and portable robotics

Inspect, test, and calibrate equipment as directed

Perform facility maintenance and repair of capital and test equipment in support of various projects

Assist seniortechnical/engineeringstaff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field

Develop documentation of task procedures and process evaluation

Required Skills/Experience areas include:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Engineering Technology Discipline and 4+ years related experience

Strong foundation in machining including CNC and Manual Machining

Past success using different @types of materials and processes, repair and maintenance technology, robotics, scheduling, logistics, and program/job planning

Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

Understanding of how to work in an industrial environment

Laboratory testing and ability to follow test procedures and standards

Welding

Sheet metal fabrication

Electrical wiring (AC and DC)

Laboratory testing and ability to follow test procedures and standards

Past success interpreting and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

General equipment maintenance and routine preventative maintenance

Machine shop setting/ lab safety practices

Success in a technical environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

Demonstrated ability to work through problems, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution

Microsoft Office

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Additive manufacturing and/or Cold Spray

Robotic systems and programming

Working understanding of Navy Shipyard operations

Understanding of Navy materials and manufacturing processes as well as Navy material repair techniques including Cold Spray, welding, electroplating, etc.

Knowledge of CAD/CAM

Mechanical design and drafting

Additive manufacturing

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

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This this position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a team of researchers, engineers, technologists, and support specialists.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional (inactive), this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science2+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional (inactive), this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or ScienceNo prior relevant work experience requiredRequired Certifications:None

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy,the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at

www.arl.psu.edu

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BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, inc

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