Penn State University · 4 months ago
Research Engineer
Harrisburg, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$68K/yr - $102K/yr
1+ years expPenn State University is seeking a full-time Research Engineer to support the growth of engineering enrollment and research activities within the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology. The role involves overseeing engineering research experiments, managing projects, advising faculty and students, and contributing to grant proposals and research publications.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, perform, and/or oversee engineering research experiments, tests, and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance
Manage projects; make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness, and timeliness of assigned projects
Build prototypes for testing purposes; perform failure analysis, optimization studies, and other investigations
Review and evaluate results and conclusions of research projects
Advise faculty, postdocs, students, and staff with design, modification, prototype, processes, analysis procedures, and other engineering solutions
Assist in writing grant proposals
Author/co-author on papers, presentations, and reports
Maintain knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field within SSET with a preference for electrical or mechanical engineering
At least one year of relevant experience
Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering laboratory operations
Experience and/or familiarity with experimental R&D environments in engineering
Excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational skills with an exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrable skills in some of the following: laboratory instrumentation, advanced 3D printers, automation systems, data-acquisition systems, software packages such as MATLAB, LabView, and CAD software
Demonstrable skills in data presentation and analysis
Experience and training in promoting a safety culture
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
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Funding
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