MCAD Engineering Technologist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.  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).  In this role, you will utilize skill sets consisting of intermediate level abilities relative to concepts, practices and procedures of Drafting and 3-D Modeling.

 You will:

• 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 intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts

• Create 2D detail drawings for 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

This position will be filled as a Professional level depending upon the candidate’s education and experience. Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Mechanical Engineering Technology or related discipline.  Additional experience and/or experience required for higher level positions.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Support basic / intermediate research utilizing CAD software  (Siemens NX preferred)

• Create intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts and assemblies as well as Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) parts using accepted standards, methods and techniques.

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

• Assist in material selection, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing analysis

• Provide work status updates to senior personnel

• Participate in design review meetings as requested

• Perform tasks related to documentation control, copying, filing, and database entry

• Respond to requests for information from purchasing and manufacturing teams

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Familiarity with mechanical systems and components.

• Layout and design using CAD software for component creation, Siemens NX preferred but not required

• Documentation of design, manufacturing, and parts lists (BOM)

• Design Configuration Management (CM) using a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Siemens Teamcenter preferred) is a plus

• Certification or familiarization with ASME Y14.5 standards is a plus

• Preferred 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.  

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).  We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

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

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. 

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