**Engineering Support Specialist 2**

University Park, PA **Type:** Full-Time **Posted:** 05/27/2021 **CURRENT EMPLOYEES OR STUDENTS:**

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**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:**

The Metals, Ceramics, and Coatings Processing Department, in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Support Specialist to assist with various activities throughout the department with materials and methods such as ceramic, metallic, semiconductors, and/or mixed, combination for corrosion resistance, wear resistance, erosion resistance, thermal protection, or optical performance.

**Responsibilities Include:**

* Material synthesis, processing, characterization, device fabrication, and process simulation for fabrication and development of advanced coatings, materials and material systems for a broad range of programs involving cold spray technology, electron beam physical vapor deposition, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, hot pressing, plating, and microelectronics, fabrication

* Setting up and monitoring experimental designs, and compile and analyze data for a wide range of materials and coatings comprised of nanocomposite, nanolayered, multilayered, functionally graded, and multifunctional material systems for property enhancement and performance for a variety of applications in the aerospace, defense, tooling, biomedical, nuclear, microelectronic, and optical industries

* Troubleshoot complex equipment problems and repair or oversee repairs. Involve electronics technician or electrical engineer when appropriate. Use basic electronic test equipment (digital multi-meter, insulation tester, oscilloscope)

* Assist other research personnel with their work as needed, working cooperatively in a small research group

* Train students and staff on proper operation of laboratory equipment. Develop and document operating procedures

Typically requires an Associate's Degree or higher in a technical program plus two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Required skills and experience include**:

* Working knowledge on a wide range of coating deposition processes

* Materials characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

* Optical microscopy (OM)

* Tribology, x-ray diffraction (XRD)

* Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS)

* Optical profilometry

* Failure analysis

* Demonstrated proficiency in a mechanical field, mechanical assembly, electronics systems, PLC control systems, and experimental instrumentation

**Preferred Skills and Experience Include**:

* An Associate's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Science and Engineering, or Metals Science and Engineering

* Prior experience in process development, design of experiments, and materials processing

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University 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.

Engineering Support Specialist 2 Penn State University Park, PA To apply, please send all application materials to:

Talent Acquisition

Penn State

Fifth Floor, James M. Elliott Building

University Park, PA 16802 **TDD:** 814-865-1473 *Please be sure to read the job posting carefully and submit all required information.*