Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Freeport (PA); On-site; USD 109,300 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to address military manufacturing challenges through innovative solutions. Candidates will perform R&D tasks, manage small projects, and maintain familiarity with cutting-edge electronics technology, requiring a Bachelor's degree and significant electronics manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies.
• Minimally requires Bachelor's degree with five years of related experience.
• Preferred Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development tasks in electronics manufacturing.
• Support development of manufacturing technology efforts.
• Manage projects and document technical work.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science discipline

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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We are seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Technology Engineering Department team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State, located in Freeport, PA. This position requires a thorough understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies and works closely with a multi-disciplinary team of technical and program stakeholders from industry and government to identify then address manufacturing problems of military customers using innovative solutions.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Perform research and development tasks in electronics manufacturing
• Support the Electronics Manufacturing Center of Excellence leaders to develop/maintain a compelling vision for electronics manufacturing technology efforts
• Execute and develop technical strategies expanding the use of electronics in defense platforms (ships and aircraft) and weapon system manufacturers; work with DoD program offices, laboratories, and industry electronics manufacturers to identify their manufacturing problems and develop solutions that provide a return to the government
• Maintain familiarity with leading edge electronics technology and manufacturing techniques, then develop ways of making it applicable to military platforms and subsystems to lower cost, improve delivery times, or accelerate/enhance capability
• Assist in new concept development, analyzing alternatives independently and applying engineering techniques and procedures to assignments
• Author technical documents and reports, brief proposed/ongoing projects, and capabilities
• Document work in memoranda, sponsor briefs, conference proceedings, and journal articles; brief senior leadership/sponsors/industry
• Develop project plans for new projects, working with stakeholders both internal (scientists and engineers) and external
• Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope, making substantial contributions
  
  

Higher-level responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership within the division for electronics manufacturing
• Develop long-term professional relationships across industry, the scientific community, and with sponsor/government leadership to ensure work is of high impact, consistent with sponsor program’s position of trust and contributes to the strategic direction of the DoD manufacturing technology efforts across the services
• May chair sessions at technical conferences/meetings
• Participate in external seminars, workshops, professional societies and committees
• Manage concurrent electro-optical or electronic projects with geographically distributed teams
  
  

This position can be filled at multiple levels depending upon the successful candidate’s education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors degree in an Engineering or Science discipline and five years related experience. Additional experience, education, and/or competencies are required for higher-level positions. A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Required skills and experience includes:

Electronics experience in leading technology development programs

A thorough understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies with the ability to recognize areas of manufacturing need and evaluate potential solutions from technical and program perspectives

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Semiconductor device / integrated circuit manufacturing
• Microelectronics and packaging
• Printed circuit board / printed circuit board assembly manufacturing
• RF / MMW electronics manufacturing
• DoD electronic systems e.g. radar, electronic warfare, communications, vacuum electronics
• Low-cost, high-throughput manufacturing and assembly techniques
• Power electronics, power transfer and energy storage
• Thermal management
• Experience identifying technology needs and creating a technology transition/implementation plan from laboratory development to prototype
• Ability to organize information for effective reporting and investment proposals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences
• Organizational and planning skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively lead technical teams through high technical risk and complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse technical teams and perform independent work
• Eligibility for Secret Clearance
• Up to 30% travel to remote locations
  
  

Preferred skills and experience includes:

• Experience in the development of electronics architectures, systems, protocols, devices, media, and integration - as used in military platforms
• Stage gate processes - concept / prototype / pilot / LRIP / full production / commoditization / end-of-life
• Familiarity with emerging electronic technologies such as nanoelectronics and heterogeneous integration
• Supply chain management- relationships with electronic suppliers and familiar with the vendor ecosystem
• Business development experience with government customers
• Practical experience with system engineering concepts and methods
• Manufacturing systems (LEAN / Six Sigma techniques)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in technical activities, as evidenced by co-authorship of technical papers, presentations, proposals, and white papers with authors from other organizations
• Project management and leadership (PMP) certification
• An active Secret security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI
  
  

You must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume to be considered for this position.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

• The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
  
  

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$109,300.00 - $191,000.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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