What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technologist - Security Clearance Required position at Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University?
We are searching for a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). In this role, you will utilize skill sets consisting of intermediate level abilities relative to concepts, practices and procedures of Drafting and 3-D Modeling.
You will :
Assist research engineering programs needing mechanical design support through collaboration with R&D engineers and engineering support specialists
Participate in meetings and design reviews
Collaborate to address design, material, and component needs; 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
This position will be filled as at the Intermediate Professional or Advanced Professional level, depending upon the candidate’s education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, and 1 year of related experience for the Intermediate Professional level. Additional experience and / or education is required for higher level positions.
Required skills / experience areas include :
- 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 skills / experience areas include :
These positions are 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 site at www.arl.psu.e du
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is :
61,800.00 - $102,300.00
Salary : $61,800 - $102,300
