Mechanical Engineering Designer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a Mechanical Engineering Designer 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. Candidates with an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology are typically ideally suited for these positions.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

 You will:

• Assist research engineering programs needing mechanical design support by collaborating 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

• Utilize 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

• Provide work status updates to senior personnel and engineering staff

This position will be filled at multiple levels, depending upon the candidate’s education and experience. Minimally requires an Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the Professional Level. Additional experience and/or experience required for higher level positions.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Basic/intermediate research utilizing CAD software

• 3D solid models for fabricated parts and assemblies

• Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) parts

• Past success using 2D detail drawings for intermediate fabrication parts and assemblies using accepted standards, methods and techniques

• Familiarity with schematic and bills of material (BOM) documents

• Material selection, tolerance analysis, and/or manufacturing analysis

• Documentation control, copying, filing, and database entry

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering Technology

• Siemens NX

• ASME Y14.5

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe

• Active government security clearance

This position is required to be 100% on-site, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office/work from home scenario depending 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 salary 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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