Materials Design and Optimization Laboratory Engineering Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


College Station, Texas, United States Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University Full time

We are seeking a skilled Engineering Support Specialist to join our team in the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University.

The successful candidate will assist with various research activities in the Materials Design and Optimization Division, working with a wide range of materials and characterization methods.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting daily aspects of hardware fabrication and testing in the MDOD research facility
  • Reporting test progress to principal investigators and other engineering personnel
  • Collaborating with principal investigators on a daily basis
  • Reading and interpreting mechanical design drawings for new test specimens and machine parts
  • Assisting with design and construction of new test equipment
  • Installing and using instrumentation such as strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, etc.
  • Responsible for restocking and procurement of lab supplies
  • Training students and staff on proper operation of laboratory equipment
  • Supervising and training interns on equipment operations

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in a technical program plus four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred skills and experience include:

  • Manage and assign tasking and support all support staff levels
  • Provide and manage preventive maintenance and test planning schedules
  • Working knowledge of materials and structures, especially polymer resins and adhesives
  • Operation and training of advanced equipment ranging from optical microscopy to programmable furnaces to long-term monitoring of test equipment

The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.



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