Laboratory Engineering Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Support Specialist to join our team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

The successful candidate will assist with various research activities throughout the Materials Design and Optimization Division (MDOD), supporting the development and testing of materials and structures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and materials science, with experience in laboratory operations, testing, and characterization.

Responsibilities will 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 daily
  • Performing inspections of test articles and documenting results
  • Working with engineers to plan, design, and assemble new test equipment
  • Reading and interpreting mechanical designs drawings for new test specimens and machine parts
  • Assisting with design and construction of new test equipment
  • Troubleshooting malfunctioning test equipment both mechanical and electrical
  • Installing and using instrumentation such as strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, etc.

The successful candidate will be responsible for restocking and procurement of lab supplies, assisting with fabrication of complex multiple material components, and supporting other research personnel as needed.

This position will be filled at multiple levels, dependent upon the selected candidate's education and experience.

Required skills and knowledge include:

  • 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

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

Your work location will be 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.psu.edu.

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

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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