~19d ago
$75,408.00 - $132,204.00/yr

Engineering Technologist, Mechanical

Penn State University Parkmid
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Key Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of mechanical design methods, fabrication techniques, materials, test equipment,

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    • Collaborate with faculty and engineering staff to plan and execute technical projects in support of research and organizational objectives

    • Coordinate laboratory and field activities, including planning, testing, repair, fabrication, and machining operations

    • Integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer systems into advanced manufacturing processes and applications

    • Contribute to the development of technical proposals, white papers, presentations, reports, and other project documentation

    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, faculty, and technical staff to achieve project and organizational goals

    Responsibilities

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      Maintain current knowledge of mechanical design methods, fabrication techniques, materials, test equipment, and emerging engineering technologies applicable to the discipline

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      Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and configuration control of engineering artifacts, test data, and technical deliverables in accordance with organizational and sponsor requirements

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      Support secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Export-Controlled Information, and other sensitive technical data throughout design, fabrication, and testing activities

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      Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, prototyping methods, and test capabilities in support of mission requirements

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      May provide supervision or technical direction to lower-level engineering staff, including task assignment, mentoring, and performance input

    • Cold Spray and Additive Manufacturing technical development and project management

    • Robotics and robot programming

    • Additive Manufacturing and/or Cold Spray

    • Past success working within an industrial environment

    • Past success utilizing diverse materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies used for equipment repair and maintenance

    • Laboratory testing and ability to follow test procedures and standards

    • Developing and reviewing technical drawings and schematics for accuracy and completeness

    • Machining foundation

    • Scheduling, logistics, and program/job planning

    • Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

    • Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, and Teams

    Nice to Have

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    • Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM): Siemens NX, SolidWorks, PowerMill, MasterCAM, GibbsCAM

    • Robot Programming: Robots/Programming Languages, RoboDK, FANUC/ KAREL/ROBOGUIDE, Universal Robots/URScript, Doosan/DART, KUKA/KRL

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    • 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 

    Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.

     

    If filled as Engineering Technologist, Mechanical (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Engineering Technologist, Mechanical (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience 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 Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers. 

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

     

    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.

     

    What We Offer

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    The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $75,408.00 - $132,204.00.

     

    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.

    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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    Where is the job
    Penn State University Park
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    Same as job location

    About this job

    Pay per year
    $75,408–$132,204 a year
    54% above the $67,421 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,323 salaries).
    Posted
    19 days ago
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    October 27, 2026
    Last seen
    November 15, 2026

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    Engineering Technologist, Mechanical$75,408.00 - $132,204.00