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$75,408.00 - $132,204.00/yr

Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Penn State University Parkmid
EngineeringMechanical Engineer
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    • Provide mechanical design support for research engineering programs, collaborating closely with R&D Engineers and Engineering Support teams

    • Create intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts following accepted standards, methods, and techniques

    • Create 2D detail drawings and schematic/bills of material (BOM) documents for intermediate fabrication of parts/assemblies using accepted standards, methods, and techniques

    • Resolve issues related to design, material, and components

    • Perform Service Center functions including documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry

    • Provide work status updates to senior staff and engineers; participate in meetings and design reviews

    • Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to perform configuration management and archive all design documentation

    • Keep up to date on all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security

    • Build and strengthen your knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications (particularly American Society of Mechanical Engineers/ASME Y14.5)

    • Mechanical systems and components

    • Layout and design process, using CAD software for component creation

    • Creation of 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies

    • Creation of 3D parametric solid models which are fully constrained

    Nice to Have

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    • Siemens NX CAD

    • Siemens Teamcenter PLM tool

    • Certified in or familiar with ASME Y14.5

    • Microsoft Office, including Adobe

    • 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

     

    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 Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site 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
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    About this job

    Pay per year
    $75,408–$132,204 a year
    23% below the $135,000 median for Mechanical Engineer jobs on Jobera (769 salaries).
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    Mechanical Engineering Technologist$75,408.00 - $132,204.00