Mechanical Engineering Technologist

3 weeks ago

University Park, Florida, United States Penn State University Talent Acquisition Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join our team at Penn State University. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing mechanical design support to research engineering programs, utilizing intermediate level abilities in drafting and 3D modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist research engineering programs with mechanical design support through collaboration with R&D engineers and engineering support specialists.
  • Participate in meetings and design reviews to ensure effective communication and project progress.
  • Collaborate to address design, material, and component needs, and assist in the resolution of issues.
  • Use accepted standards, methods, and techniques to create intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts.
  • Create 2D detail drawings for intermediate fabrication parts/assemblies using accepted standards, methods, and techniques; may also create schematic/bills of material (BOM) documents.
  • Perform Service Center tasks related to documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry.
  • Utilize ARL's Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation.
  • Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security.
  • Build on your knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications (particularly ASME Y 14.5).
  • Provide work status updates to senior personnel and engineering staff.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a Mechanical Engineering Technology or related discipline.
  • Additional experience and/or education required for higher level positions.
  • Support basic/intermediate research utilizing CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
  • Create intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts and assemblies as well as Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) parts using accepted standards, methods, and techniques.
  • Create 2D detail drawings for intermediate fabrication parts and assemblies using accepted standards, methods, and techniques. May also create schematic and bills of material (BOM) documents.
  • Assist in material selection, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing analysis.
  • Provide work status updates to senior personnel.
  • Participate in design review meetings as requested.
  • Perform tasks related to documentation control, copying, filing, and database entry.
  • Respond to requests for information from purchasing and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with mechanical systems and components.
  • Layout and design using CAD software for component creation, Siemens NX preferred but not required.
  • Documentation of design, manufacturing, and parts lists (BOM).
  • Design Configuration Management (CM) using a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Siemens Teamcenter preferred) is a plus.
  • Certification or familiarization with ASME Y14.5 standards is a plus.
  • Preferred experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe products.

Work Environment:

This position will be filled as a Professional level depending upon the candidate's education and experience. Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in a Mechanical Engineering Technology or related discipline. Additional experience and/or experience required for higher level positions.

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 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.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is: $56, $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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