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Mechanical Testing Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University
State College, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

We are searching for a Mechanical Testing Engineer to join our Drivetrain Technology Center of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. This position will be responsible for carrying out technical assignments per program objectives, under the Principal Investigator's direction.

Responsibilities include :

  • Contribute to fatigue performance and gear tests
  • Data acquisition
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Failure analyses
  • Contribute data for use in reports and proposals
  • Metallurgical characterization

This position will be filled as a level 1, level 2 or level 3 depending on the successful candidate's education level and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors' Degree Engineering or Science discipline for a level 1. Additional education and / or experience is required for higher level positions. A Masters' degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering preferred.

Additional responsibilities of a level 2 include :

  • Initiate or contribute data analysis for use in technical reports
  • Mentor and or train lower level employees and students
  • Conduct fatigue performance and gear tests
  • Additional responsibilities of a level 3 include :

  • Supervise engineering support assistants and students.
  • Contribute to proposals
  • Manage Mechanical Testing projects
  • Required Experience includes :

  • Operation and maintenance of gear fatigue test machines and conducting fatigue tests
  • Metallurgical failure analyses
  • Engineering analysis using Matlab, LabView and / or similar codes
  • 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.edu .

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    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.

    EEO IS THE LAW

    Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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