Mechanical Engineering Support Specialist jobs in United States
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Penn State University · 4 months ago

Mechanical Engineering Support Specialist

positionUniversity Park, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$51K/yr - $74K/yr
date2+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Support Specialist to join their Center for Additive Manufacturing. The role involves providing technical support to engineers and scientists in various additive manufacturing projects, including design assistance, fabrication, and system maintenance.

Higher Education
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Provide input to and assist with preliminary designs and program path plans (CAD/CAM support)
Perform fabrication/machining/characterization/mechanical testing of materials in support of projects
Collaborate with senior engineers and faculty members to support various projects
Perform various activities regarding the operation and maintenance of metal AM systems
Participate in documenting process parameters
Complete established documentation for task procedures and process evaluation, as needed
Maintain/resupply tools and consumables
Ensure proper disposal of lab waste and assist with required paperwork/reporting

Qualification

Computer Aided Design (CAD)CNC/Manual MachiningGeometric DimensioningTolerancing (GD&T)General equipment maintenanceMachine shop safety practicesAdditive Manufacturing (AM) exposureMetallurgical sample preparationIndustrial robots operationLaserArc weldingTechnical communication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
CNC/Manual Machining
Experience interpreting and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
General equipment maintenance and routine preventative maintenance
Machine shop setting/ lab safety practices
Prior experience working alongside a diverse group of people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
Success in a technical environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
Demonstrated ability to work through problems, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
Ability to obtain and hold a government security clearance
U.S. citizenship

Preferred

AM exposure
Metallurgical sample preparation and characterization
Exposure to operation of industrial robots
Exposure to laser and/or arc welding
Military or DoD background

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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dateFounded in 1855
location
University Park, pa, US
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://psu.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Hamza Jamjoom
Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council
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Kara Pytko
Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series
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