The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University ยท 3 days ago
Engineering Support Specialist
State College, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to support multiple projects related to undersea missions for military sponsors. The role involves planning, supervising, and performing tasks related to the fabrication and testing of electromechanical equipment, as well as collaborating with senior technical staff and providing training to lower-level staff.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredHiring Manager
Jennifer Smoyer
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
Preferred
An active secret government security clearance
Benefits
Relocation package available
75% off tuition at PSU for Families
Excellent benefits
Great retirement options to select
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.
Founded in 1945
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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