Advanced Polymer & Composite R&D Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Materials Research and Development Engineer to advance polymer and composite structures for defense and industrial uses. You will join the AMME Division, performing design, fabrication, and characterization work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include leading tasks, preparing technical documentation, and contributing to proposals and project plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• Experience with polymers and composite materials.
• Ability to lead tasks, prepare technical documents, and communicate with sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Support research, design, and fabrication of advanced polymer/composite structures.
• Perform fabrication, testing, and evaluation with technical quality.
• Lead technical tasks and coordinate projects for sponsors.

Skills

Polymer structure-property

Thermoset elastomer development

Process development

Materials characterization

Composition and microstructure

Polymer processing

Testing and characterization

Project engineering

Written communication

Collaborations in multi-disciplinary

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Materials Research and Development Engineer to advance polymer and composite structures for defense and industrial uses. You will join the AMME Division, performing design, fabrication, and characterization work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include leading tasks, preparing technical documentation, and contributing to proposals and project plans.