Laboratory Engineering Support Specialist

5 hours ago

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented 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 and projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with daily aspects of hardware fabrication and testing in our research facility
  • Report test progress to principal investigators and engineering personnel
  • Collaborate with principal investigators on a daily basis
  • 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 team
  • 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
  • Associate's Degree in a technical program plus four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 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)
  • 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 Qualifications
  • 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 and Security Clearance

University Park, PA. Fully On-site. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at https://www.arl.psu.edu/

The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

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

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