Engineering Designer

POSITION SPECIFICS
We are searching for an entry-level Electrical Engineering Designer to join the Mechanical – Electrical Design and Drafting Service Center of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. In this role, you will assist in the design, analysis, manufacture, and procurement support of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in support of ARL’s research offices.

About the Role

Support cutting-edge research utilizing PCB software to create schematics, PCBs, assemblies, library parts, bills of materials, and other documentation.
Collaborate with technical staff on conceptual design of electro-mechanical systems.
Assist with or facilitate material selection, packaging, tolerance analysis, manufacturing support, and cost projections efforts.
Provide work status updates and present in design review meetings with senior staff.
Assist and support senior technical staff evolving design methods and techniques, including templates, as required for new and evolving research programs.
Assist and support the development or evaluation of new software tools and work processes to improve department capabilities in design, reporting, and efficiency of operation.

Responsibilities

• Support cutting-edge research utilizing PCB software to create schematics, PCBs, assemblies, library parts, bills of materials, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with technical staff on conceptual design of electro-mechanical systems.
• Assist with or facilitate material selection, packaging, tolerance analysis, manufacturing support, and cost projections efforts.
• Provide work status updates and present in design review meetings with senior staff.
• Assist and support senior technical staff evolving design methods and techniques, including templates, as required for new and evolving research programs.
• Assist and support the development or evaluation of new software tools and work processes to improve department capabilities in design, reporting, and efficiency of operation.

Requirements

• Basic working knowledge of electronic circuits and components in analog and digital design.
• Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Previous success with collaborations in a diverse multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture.

Preferred Experience Areas

• PCB design software, including component creation, schematic layout, and design.
• Altium software.
• Electronics industry knowledge from PCB design through manufacturing.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Management (CM).
• Certification or familiarization with IPC standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.

Benefits

Your working location will be 100% on-site, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office and work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,800.00 - $77,304.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure.

Schedule

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Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Contact Information

Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
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