Mechanical Designers/Technologists

The Applied Research Laboratory (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. We are searching for multiple Mechanical Designers and Technologists at varying experience levels to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will utilize skill sets relative to concepts, practices, and procedures of drafting and 3-D modeling in support of our research engineering programs. These positions are required to be 100% on-site, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office / work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements.

You will:

Collaborate with R&D Engineers and Engineering Support Specialists in need of mechanical design, addressing design, material, component needs, and the resolution of issues
Create 2D and 3D drawings and solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts; also create schematic/bills of material (BOM) documents
Archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation (Teamcenter)

Required skills/experience areas include:

Mechanical systems and components
Layout and design using CAD software
Ability to create 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies
Ability to create 3D parametric solid models which are fully constrained

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Siemens NX CAD
Siemens Teamcenter PLM tool
Certification or familiarity with ASME Y14.5
Microsoft Office and Adobe products
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

Happy Valley, aka State College, PA, is home to the Penn State Nittany Lions as a Big Ten college sporting event mecca and the Bryce Jordan Center, which has hosted some of the world’s best entertainers. We have miles of hiking trails, numerous lakes for water sports, and streams for world renowned fly fishing. If you want a quick getaway, we are within reach of the Finger Lakes of New York, Hershey's Chocolate Town, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Big Apple. Our local University Park airport can take you literally anywhere else! Whether you're in the mood for a family day at the lake, an educational day trip to the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, want to catch a Steelers or Eagles home game, or need a long weekend at Maryland's beaches, you can do it all from here!

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.

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