Mechanical Engineering Designer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a self-motivated detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering Designer to join our Machine Shop 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). 

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

You will:

• Work closely with both internal and external customers to deliver highly complex parts to very close tolerances

• Utilize NC programming to provide tool paths for CNC machining of complex fixtures, parts, and fabrications

• Utilize CMM programming to provide inspection analysis for machined parts (this may include the interpretation of prints or models to ensure parts meet all design requirements and inspection criteria)

• Conceptualize, design, and implement fixturing concepts to yield very close tolerance parts as defined by customers and sponsors

• Work with supervisor, project sponsors, and shop personnel to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

• Make recommendations on manufacturing processes and techniques to meet such goals

• Be required to give project updates and status reports to also meet customer requirements

• Make recommendations on material selection, geometric tolerances, and dimensioning schemes to ensure parts are manufacturable, compliant to acceptable standards, and cost effective

• Interface directly with customers and sponsors on technical issues

• Provide work status updates to senior personnel

• Perform basic department tasks related to classified and unclassified documentation control, copying, filing, and database entry

• Respond to requests for information from the manufacturing and assembly teams

• Work closely with very skilled machinists, often providing leadership and direction during projects

This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on your education and experience.  Minimum requirements include an Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the Professional level. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions. 

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Extensive background in programming, tooling and machining techniques to yield fixturing and products that meet customer requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution

• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• 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.

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. 

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

**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**

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

$46,400.00 - $81,500.00

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

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

University Park, PA