Penn State University · 6 hours ago

Mechanical Engineering Support Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$51K/yr - $82K/yr

2+ years exp

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Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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Responsibilities

Perform assembly operations and fabrication of program, facility, and test equipment

Perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment

Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment

Use machine shop tools and equipment to support program progress

Assess and identify system faults, and adjust/repair

May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process

Evaluate the selection of materials and components based on operational and performance specifications

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

Qualification

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Electro-mechanical assemblyEngineering drawings interpretationMachine shop tools usagePneumaticsElectrical systemsHydraulicsTechnical writingMicrosoft OfficeMechanical Engineering Technology degreeMilitary experience

Required

Associate's Degree and 2+ years of related experience

Highly knowledgeable in complex electro-mechanical component, sub-system, and system assembly, disassembly, inspection, testing, design, and troubleshooting

Possess the ability to interpret engineering drawings and adherence to detailed mechanical assembly procedures

Background or familiarity with pneumatics, electrical systems, and hydraulics

Highly knowledgeable in the use of various machine shop tools, such as Bridgeport Milling machine and horizontal lathe

Success in an environment where various forms of writing skills were crucial to be effective

Average knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability and willingness to perform computer tasking or learn computer programs

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