Full-Time
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
Mechanical and Electrical Design Department
Updated on 9/15/2026
Pennsylvania State University
Land-grant university in University Park, PA
Compensation Overview
$75.4k - $132.2k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
State College, PA, USA
In Person
Fully on-site in State College, Pennsylvania; hybrid work may be possible depending on the project.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
Category
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
|---|
Required Skills
CAD
Microsoft Office
3D Modeling
Siemens Teamcenter
Get referred to Pennsylvania State University
See people who can refer or advise you
Requirements
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and components.
- Experience with layout and the design process using computer-aided design software for component creation.
- Experience creating two-dimensional detail drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies.
- Experience creating three-dimensional parametric solid models that are fully constrained.
- A Bachelor's Degree is required, with either 1+ years of relevant experience for the Intermediate Professional level or 3+ years of relevant experience for the Advanced Professional level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted for the advanced level.
- Must be a United States citizen to apply.
- Must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance and comply with applicable background investigation requirements.
- Must participate in the Applied Research Laboratory drug testing program and comply with applicable electronic and physical monitoring requirements for federal contractors.
Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical design support for research engineering programs while collaborating with research and development engineers and engineering support teams.
- Create intermediate three-dimensional solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and commercial off-the-shelf parts using accepted standards, methods, and techniques.
- Create two-dimensional detail drawings and schematic or bill-of-material documents for intermediate fabrication of parts and assemblies using accepted standards, methods, and techniques.
- Resolve issues related to design, materials, and components.
- Perform Service Center functions, including documentation control, copying, archiving .stp and .x_t files, and database entry.
- Provide work status updates to senior staff and engineers and participate in meetings and design reviews.
- Use the Applied Research Laboratory's Project Lifecycle Management software, Teamcenter, to perform configuration management and archive design documentation.
- Complete required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security.
- Develop knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications, particularly American Society of Mechanical Engineers Y14.5.
- Work in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information, and Classified information.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Siemens NX computer-aided design software.
- Experience with the Siemens Teamcenter Project Lifecycle Management tool.
- Certification in or familiarity with American Society of Mechanical Engineers Y14.5.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Adobe.
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher.
Pennsylvania State University is a multi-campus, land-grant public research university whose mission spans undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
N/A
Get referred to Pennsylvania State University
See people who can refer or advise you