Electrical Engineering Technologist

4 weeks ago


PENN ST UNIV PA USA, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Technologist to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design & Drafting Department at Penn State University's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). The successful candidate will facilitate design and manufacturing leadership of complex Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in support of ARL's research offices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of electronic circuits and components in analog and digital design, as well as advanced electronics industry knowledge from PCB design through manufacturing. Proficiency in PCB software, such as Altium, and experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Management (CM) are also required.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The salary range for this position is $68,115.00, and the position is required to be 100% on-site, with options for a hybrid work from office and work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support cutting-edge research utilizing PCB software to create complex schematics, PCBs, assemblies, library parts, bills of materials, and other documentation
  • Collaborate with technical staff on conceptual design of complex electro-mechanical systems
  • Drive material selection, packaging, tolerance analysis, manufacturing support, and cost projections efforts
  • Provide work status updates and lead or present in design review meetings with senior staff
  • Advance the team through mentoring and technical leadership of junior staff within the department
  • Estimate incoming work requests, assign work, and facilitate tracking to completion
  • Provide advanced knowledge and guidance of others regarding electrical topics, including power electronics, RF, and/or high speed digital
  • Effectively integrate with senior technical staff to evolve design methods and techniques, including templates, as required for new and evolving research programs
  • Develop or evaluate & introduce new software tools and work processes to improve department capabilities in design, reporting, and efficiency of operation
  • Build relationships with suppliers and customers in support of efforts to improve the department's Design for Manufacturability (DfM) / Design for Assembly (DfA) efforts

Required Qualifications

  • Strong working knowledge of electronic circuits and components in analog and digital design
  • Strong PCB software knowledge and working proficiency in component creation, schematic layout, and PCB design; Altium preferred, not required
  • Advanced Electronics industry knowledge from PCB design through manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Management (CM); Teamcenter preferred, not required
  • Microsoft Office and Adobe products
  • Certification or familiarization with IPC standards is a plus

Work Environment

This position is required to be 100% on-site, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office and work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

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.

How to Apply

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