Penn State University · 3 months ago
Electrical Engineering Support Specialist
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$56K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expPenn State University is seeking an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to support various projects related to undersea missions for military sponsors. The role involves planning, supervising, and performing tasks related to electromechanical equipment, as well as providing training to junior staff.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, supervise, perform, or provide input to the layout, fabrication, assembly, documentation, and testing of standard and non-standard electromechanical equipment
Provide input to and perform design of electromechanical systems and interconnect products
Evaluate, recommend and purchase materials and components to meet operation specifications and interact with vendors
Install, calibrate, operate and/or maintain standard and non-standard equipment, experimental hardware, and/or computer systems in the Laboratory or in the field, assist with or assess and identifying system faults, repair/adjust standard and non-standard equipment
Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the Laboratory or off-site
Work as part of a test project support team in the Laboratory or off-site
Direct the work of and provide training to lower-level engineering support specialist staff members
Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment
Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed
Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment as directed
Evaluate the selection of materials, and components based on operational and performance specifications
Assess and identify system faults, and adjust and repair as directed
Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field
May work as part of a test project support team, including selected task leadership roles, in the laboratory, or in the field
May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation
Qualification
Required
Electronics and/or electro-mechanics
Operating electronic test equipment, and the ability to assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic circuitry
Microsoft Office, with the ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs
Associate Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
An active secret government security clearance
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
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hamza Jamjoom
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