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Laboratory Engineering Support Specialist

2 months ago


PENN ST UNIV PA USA, United States Penn State University Talent Acquisition Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Support Specialist to join our team at Penn State University. The successful candidate will assist with various research activities in the Characterization and Testing Department (CTD) and support the Materials Design and Optimization Division (MDOD).

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 to plan, design, and assemble new test equipment
  • Perform inspections of test articles and document results
  • Work with engineers to troubleshoot malfunctioning test equipment and install new instrumentation
  • Responsible for restocking and procurement of lab supplies
  • Assist and support fabrication of complex multiple material components
  • 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)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability and willingness to learn new computer programs
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
Work Location:

University Park, PA. Fully On-site.

Security Clearance:

The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation, and must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Penn State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.