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Penn State University · 4 months ago

Mechanical Engineering Technologist

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $102K/yr

1+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join their Mechanical and Electrical Design Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). This role involves collaborating with R&D Engineers to provide mechanical design support, creating 3D solid models, and maintaining design documentation compliance.

Higher Education

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

3D ModelingCAD Software2D Detail DrawingsSiemens NX CADSiemens Teamcenter PLMASME Y14.5 CertificationMicrosoft OfficeAdobe ProductsMechanical Systems Knowledge

Required

Familiarity with mechanical systems and components

Layout and design using CAD software for component creation

Ability to create 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies

Ability to create 3D parametric solid models which are fully constrained

Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (if filled as Engineering Technologist - Advanced Professional)

Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Engineering Technologist - Intermediate Professional)

Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply

Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Preferred

Siemens NX CAD experience

Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM tool

Certification or familiarization with ASME Y14.5

Experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe products

Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required