Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical

Here's a thinking process: 1. **Analyze User Request:** - **Goal:** Reformat a job posting into clean, well-structured semantic HTML. - **Rules:** - Use `

` for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). - Use `

• ` for lists of duties/requirements/benefits. - Use `

  ` for prose. - Do NOT repeat job title as heading (page already shows it). - Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings. - Fold minor metadata into short `

  ` or drop it. - Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. - Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. - IMPORTANT: Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. - Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. - Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no `/`, no markdown code fences. 2. **Analyze the Input Text:** Let me carefully go through the provided job posting text. I need to identify sections, headings, lists, prose, metadata, and boilerplate to remove. Input text: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS Your working location will be located full on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations. We are searching for a highly motivated Technical Engineering Specialist to join our The Electronic Fabrication and Test Systems Department (ESRD), part of the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The ESRD department drives the development of innovative technical solutions, working closely with engineering and program teams to create mission‑focused systems that meet operational needs. Our work ensures that emerging concepts become practical, effective capabilities for ARL and its customers. In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that support ARL’s mission and strengthen the systems our customers depend on. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You Will: Assist, perform, or provide input to the layout, fabrication, assembly, documentation, and testing of standard and non-standard electronic equipmentAssist or evaluate the selection and purchase of materials and components and interact with vendorsAssist with or 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 equipmentAssist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the Laboratory or off-siteWork as part of a test project support team in the Laboratory or off-site Additional responsibilities for higher-level position include: Perform more complex electrical assembly, integration, and troubleshooting tasks with increased independence. Lead portions of prototype development, adapting procedures and resolving non‑routine technical issues. Provide guidance and occasional oversight to junior staff. Communicate with external collaborators or vendors to support project execution and accurate documentation. Required Skills/Experience areas include: Electronics and/or electro-mechanicsOperating electronic test equipment, and the ability to assemble and test electronic circuitryMicrosoft Office, with the ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs Preferred Skills/Experience areas include: 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 Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications If filled as Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical (ARL) - Professional, this position requires: Associate Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Salary & Benefits 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 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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines 3. **Identify what to remove:** - Application instructions block at the top (repeated, boilerplate) - "Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed..." - this is minor metadata/instruction, can be folded into a short p or dropped. The rules say remove application instructions, and fold minor metadata. I'll consider if any of this should stay. The rule says: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." So the entire "APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:" block should be removed. - "For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants." - can be dropped or folded. I'll drop it as it's part of the application instructions/boilerplate. - "POSITION SPECIFICS" - this seems like a section heading, but the rules say: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings". "POSITION SPECIFICS" isn't a job title, but it's a section label. I need to decide how to handle it. The content under it describes location, travel, department, mission. I could fold it into an "About the role" or "Position specifics" section, but only if there's real content. The rules say include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it. There is real content here: location, travel, department description. I'll likely create an "About the role" section or similar, but I need to map to allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. I should not invent headings not in the list, but I can use the listed ones. The rule says: "use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says "e.g.", so those are examples, but likely I should stick to those or similar meaningful ones from the list. I'll use the ones that fit. - "You Will:" followed by a block of duties that run together. This is responsibilities. - "Additional responsibilities for higher-level position include:" - this is also responsibilities, but for a higher level. I'll combine into responsibilities section, maybe note the two levels, but preserve all substantive detail. - "Required Skills/Experience areas include:" followed by a list that's not properly separated. I'll make a Skills or Qualifications section. - "Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:" - similar. - "Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications" - this is Requirements/Qualifications. - Two certification scenarios: Intermediate Professional vs Professional. I'll preserve both as they are substantive. - "ARL’s purpose..." - About the role/organization. - "FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL..." - can be folded or dropped as minor metadata. - "BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES" - this is part of requirements/conditions. I'll include under Requirements or a short paragraph. - "Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):" - security clearance, drug testing, citizenship. Substantive, should keep. - "Salary & Benefits" section with salary range, benefits description. Pay and Benefits sections should be included since they have real content. - "CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS" - this is legal/boilerplate. The rules say remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is Clery Act disclosure. I think I should remove it as it's boilerplate legal text, not substantive job content. The rule says "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate". This is legal boilerplate. I'll drop it. - "EEO IS THE LAW" - explicitly remove as per rules. - "Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines" - all boilerplate, remove. Now, I need to structure the remaining content into semantic HTML using

  for sections,

  • for lists,

    for prose. Allowed sections (from rules): About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. I should only include sections that have real content. Let's map: - "About the role": Could include