ARL Part-Time Grad

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA, seeks a motivated graduate student for an ARL internship in the Advanced Manufacturing Process Development Department. The role focuses on additive manufacturing design, tool development, and testing.

The internship is on-site with possible hybrid arrangements depending on the project, offering up to 20 hours/week in fall/spring and up to 40 hours/week in summer. Relocation and housing are not provided.

Qualifications

• CAD (SolidWorks, NX preferred).
• Programming (Matlab, Python).
• Mechatronics (LabVIEW, Arduino, Sensor integration).
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing Technology and Systems.
• Finite Element Analysis and Thermal Modeling.

Responsibilities

• Additive Manufacturing Design.
• Development of Additive Manufacturing tools.
• Execution of prints.
• Tracking fabrication process.
• Collecting data.
• Research literature review.
• Documentation.

Job description

ARL Part-Time Grad### ARL Part-Time GradApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000083679# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**We are searching for a motivated graduate student to join the Advanced Manufacturing Process Development Department in the Materials Science and Applications Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This spring internship will concentrate on additive manufacturing design, fabrication, and testing. **Typical focus areas include:** • Additive Manufacturing Design• Development of Additive Manufacturing tools• Execution of prints• Tracking fabrication process• Collecting data• Research literature review• Documentation **Students majoring in the following fields are encouraged to apply:** • Mechanical Engineering• Materials Science• Engineering Design• Additive Manufacturing specific degrees **Interest Skills/Experience areas include:** • CAD (SolidWorks, NX preferred)• Programming (Matlab, Python)• Mechatronics (Labview, Arduino, Sensor integration)• Experience with Additive Manufacturing Technology and Systems• Finite Element Analysis and Thermal Modeling• Ability to manage own schedule and tasks, properly prioritizing efforts, and communicating with team• Critical thinking skills including ability to drive research and testing requirements• Past success in conference presentations, white papers, and report writing• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is preferred. You may also be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required. You will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship opportunity, and location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA, but options exist for hybrid of on-site/work from home based on project-dependent ability. Relocation and housing are not provided. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.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). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.