Electro-Mechanical Engineering Support Specialist

5 days ago

College Station, Texas, United States Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Electro-Mechanical Engineering Support Specialist to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University. As a key member of our Deployables and Undersea Connectivity Department, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment, ensuring high-quality results and adherence to detailed procedures.

  • Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment, utilizing your expertise in electromechanical systems.

  • Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment, identifying and resolving any issues that may arise.

  • Evaluate the selection of materials and components based on operational and performance specifications, ensuring optimal results.

  • Assess and identify system faults, and adjust and repair as directed, utilizing your problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Assist senior technical staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field, providing valuable insights and support.

  • May work as part of a test project support team, including selected task leadership roles, in the laboratory or in the field, demonstrating your ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

  • May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation, showcasing your writing skills and attention to detail.

Additional Responsibilities for Higher-Level Positions

  • Demonstrate small team leadership, including setting priorities, organizing work, and training and mentoring junior personnel, showcasing your leadership skills and ability to develop others.

  • Demonstrate sponsor interaction, including briefing of concepts, testing methodologies, and/or results, effectively communicating complex information to stakeholders.

  • Develop new techniques or approaches to solve complex problems, utilizing your creativity and analytical skills to drive innovation.

Requirements

  • Highly capable in complex electromechanical component, sub-system, and system assembly, disassembly, inspection, testing, design, and troubleshooting.

  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret engineering drawings and adherence to detailed electromechanical assembly procedures.

  • Very high attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of your work.

  • Proficient writing skills to prepare test procedures and reports, effectively communicating complex information to stakeholders.

  • Microsoft Office, with the ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs.

  • Ability to attain and hold a Secret level DOD security clearance, ensuring compliance with security protocols.

Working Conditions

Your working location will be fully on-site in State College, PA. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.

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.

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