Engineering Technologist, Mechanical (ARL)
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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),
Assist research engineering programs needing mechanical design support through collaboration with R&D engineers and engineering support specialists
Participate in meetings and design reviews
Collaborate to address design, material, and component needs; assist in the resolution of issues
Use accepted standards, methods, and techniques to create basic to intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts
Create 2D detail drawings for basic to intermediate fabrication parts/assemblies using accepted standards, methods and techniques; may also create schematic/bills of material (BOM) documents
Perform Service Center tasks related to documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry
Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation
Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security
Build on your knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications (particularly ASME Y 14.5)
Provide work status updates to senior personnel and engineering staff
Familiarity with mechanical systems and components.
Layout and design using CAD software for component creation.
Ability to create 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies.
Ability to create 3D parametric solid models which are fully constrained.
Nice to Have
~1 min readSiemens NX CAD experience
Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM tool
Certification or familiarization with ASME Y14.5
Experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe products
These positions are required to be 100% on-site, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office and work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
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 web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
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.
What We Offer
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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.
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.
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.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $68,604–$102,900 a year
- 27% above the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
- Posted
- 14 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 12, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- October 26, 2026
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