The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University ยท 1 month ago
Electrical Engineering Support Specialist
State College, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$46K/yr - $74K/yr
0+ years expThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to support multiple projects and a wide range of tasks. The role involves assisting in the layout, fabrication, assembly, and testing of electronic equipment, as well as collaborating with senior technical staff to gather and archive test data.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist, perform, or provide input to the layout, fabrication, assembly, documentation, and testing of standard and non-standard electronic equipment
Assist or evaluate the selection and purchase of materials and components and interact with vendors
Assist with or 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
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 and test electronic circuitry
Microsoft Office, with the ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs
Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
U.S. citizenship
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
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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