What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Technologist position at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University?
We are searching for an experienced Electrical Engineering Technologist to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design & Drafting Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs. You will facilitate design and manufacturing leadership of complex Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in support of ARL’s research offices.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Required experience areas include:
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
$68,200.00 - $115,100.00
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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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ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- 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. May include performance appraisals and direct supervision of staff
- 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 experience areas include:
- 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
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
- The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
$68,200.00 - $115,100.00
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.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
University Park, PA
Salary : $68,200 - $115,100
