Mechanical Research and Development Engineer

About the role

We are searching for a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer to join the Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to and assist with sample production as well as Cold Spray process support equipment setup, design and assembly
• Perform fabrication/machining/characterization/mechanical testing of materials in support of projects
• Met with faculty and staff engineers to define the scope of task requirements and schedule constraints, communicate with engineers and project managers to provide progress reports and facilitate the identification of resources needed to accomplish the task/project
• Document process parameters and processes
• Operate and maintain Cold Spray, Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing and Wire Arc Direct Energy Deposition systems which include both stationary and portable robotics
• Inspect, test, and calibrate equipment as directed
• Perform facility maintenance and repair of capital and test equipment in support of various projects
• Aid senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field
• Develop documentation of task procedures and process evaluation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Engineering Technology Discipline and 4+ years related experience
• Strong foundation in machining including CNC and Manual Machining
• Past success using different types of materials and processes, repair and maintenance technology, robotics, scheduling, logistics, and program/job planning
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Understanding of how to work in an industrial environment
• Laboratory testing and ability to follow test procedures and standards
• Welding
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Electrical wiring (AC and DC)
• Laboratory testing and ability to follow test procedures and standards
• Past success interpreting and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• General equipment maintenance and routine preventative maintenance
• Machine shop setting/ lab safety practices
• Success in a technical environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
• Demonstrated ability to work through problems, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Additive manufacturing and/or Cold Spray
• Robotic systems and programming
• Working understanding of Navy Shipyard operations
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM
• Mechanical design and drafting
• Additive manufacturing

Benefits

• Salary range: $81,312.00 - $137,280.00
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses and children

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $81,312.00 - $137,280.00.

Schedule

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a team of researchers, engineers, technologists, and support specialists.

Qualifications

• If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional (inactive), this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience
• If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional (inactive), this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science No prior relevant work experience required

Skills

• None

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses and children

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses and children

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