Mechanical Testing Engineer

3 weeks ago


University Park, Iowa, United States Pennsylvania State University Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Mechanical Testing Engineer to join our Drivetrain Technology Center at Penn State University. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out technical assignments per program objectives, under the Principal Investigator's direction.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to fatigue performance and gear tests
  • Data acquisition
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Failure analyses
  • Contribute data for use in reports and proposals
  • Metallurgical characterization

Requirements:

  • Minimally requires a Bachelors' Degree in Engineering or Science discipline for the professional level
  • A Masters' degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering is preferred

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Initiate or contribute data analysis for use in technical reports
  • Mentor and or train lower level employees and students
  • Conduct fatigue performance and gear tests

Required Experience:

  • Operation and maintenance of gear fatigue test machines and conducting fatigue tests
  • Metallurgical failure analyses
  • Engineering analysis using Matlab, LabView and/or similar codes

About the Position:

This position will be filled at multiple levels, depending on the successful candidate's education level and experience. 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.

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 Opportunity Employer:

Penn State 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.


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