Laboratory Engineering Support Specialist

2 days ago

College Station, Texas, United States Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University Full time
Job Title: Laboratory Engineering Support Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Support Specialist to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University. As a key member of our Characterization and Testing Department, you will play a critical role in supporting various research activities throughout the Materials Design and Optimization Division.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and perform daily aspects of hardware fabrication and testing in the MDOD research facility
  • Report test progress to principal investigators and other engineering personnel
  • Collaborate with principal investigators daily
  • Perform inspections of test articles and document results
  • Work with engineers to plan, design, and assemble new test equipment
  • Read and interpret mechanical designs drawings for new test specimens and machine parts
  • Assist with design and construction of new test equipment
  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning test equipment both mechanical and electrical
  • Install and use instrumentation such as strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, etc.
  • Responsible for restocking and procurement of lab supplies
  • Assist and support fabrication of complex multiple material components
  • Assist other research personnel with their work as needed in a small research teams
  • Train students and staff on proper operation of laboratory equipment
  • Execute and document operating procedures on existing and new hardware
  • Supervise and train interns on equipment operations

Requirements:

  • Experience with engineering drawings, both mechanical and electrical
  • Operation of various shop and hand tools, precision measurements, drawing interpretation
  • Working knowledge of electrical assembly (wiring, sensors, power connections)
  • Work with engineers to plan, design, and assemble new test equipment
  • Perform and/or review inspections, tests and calibrations of parts and equipment as required by task operations and completion
  • Collaborate with senior technical/engineering staff to research emerging best practices, technologies and vendors for qualified task/project execution
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability and willingness to learn new computer programs
  • Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • 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
  • Prior experience in process development, design of experiments, and materials processing
  • Experience supporting legacy equipment

Work Location: University Park, PA. Fully On-site.

Security Clearance: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $51,500.00 - $81,500.00

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