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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 8 hours ago

Mechanical Engineering Technologist

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking motivated and talented Engineering Technologists to design, build, and test mechanical hardware for undersea applications. The role involves creating 3D models, collaborating with engineers, and developing assembly and test procedures.

Universities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create 3D models in Siemens NX

Create detailed drawings of components and assemblies

Perform tolerance stacks and apply appropriate tolerancing and GD&T

Collaborate with project leadership with the conceptual design of complex electromechanical systems and subsystems

Collaborate with engineering staff in developing, defining, and/or deriving requirements to support the design of engineering products

Develop assembly and test procedures

Assemble and test hardware

Support field testing

Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results

Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner to both internal and external audiences

Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues

Review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Delegate and oversee lower level tasking

Qualification

3D CAD designSiemens NXGeometric DimensioningTolerancingEngineering calculationsEffective communication

Required

3D CAD design and engineering drawing development (Siemens NX preferred)

Read and interpret mechanical drawings

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Engineering calculations

Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (for Engineering Technologist - Senior Professional)

Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (for Engineering Technologist - Advanced Professional)

Ability to obtain a government security clearance

U.S. citizenship