ARL Part-Time Grad

The Pennsylvania State University; Struble (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA invites a graduate student to join the Advanced Manufacturing Process Development team for a Spring internship focused on additive manufacturing design, fabrication, and testing. Enthusiasts for CAD, scripting, and data collection will thrive in a hands-on setting with real-world projects.

Work will be on-site with potential hybrid options depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with CAD and scripting is preferred.
• Interest in additive manufacturing and data collection.
• Eligible for background checks and security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Assist additive manufacturing design and fabrication.
• Develop and test additive manufacturing tools.
• Execute prints and track fabrication progress.
• Collect data and conduct literature reviews.
• Document results and present findings.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

NX

Matlab

Python

LabVIEW

Arduino

Sensor integration

Additive manufacturing

FEM

Thermal modeling

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Engineering Design

Additive Manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Arduino

Job description

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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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