Electrical & Electromechanical Engineering Technologist

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking an Engineering Technologist to join the EF&TS Department in State College, PA. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design and test cutting-edge electromechanical and software systems and support field testing with potential travel.

The position requires on-site work with occasional travel to remote locations, and a DoD security clearance consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 1+ years of relevant experience for intermediate level, or no prior experience required for professional level.
• Ability to operate electronic test equipment and assemble/test electronics.
• Willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn software tools.
• Good communication skills for internal teams and documenting results.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and implementation of electromechanical and software systems.
• Assist in developing requirements to support design of electromechanical products.
• Develop tools to support testing of complex systems.
• Use CAD software to aid development of electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet objectives.
• Conduct tests on subsystems and document results with conclusions.

Skills

Electronics

Test equipment

Communication

Technical writing

Computers

Problem solving

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD software

Testing tools

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking an Engineering Technologist to join the EF&TS Department in State College, PA. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design and test cutting-edge electromechanical and software systems and support field testing with potential travel.

The position requires on-site work with occasional travel to remote locations, and a DoD security clearance consideration.