Engineering Support Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to provide engineering level support for bus testing and ensure compliance with U.S. DOT/FTA requirements.

You will oversee emissions and dynamometer testing with faculty and staff as well as research activities in support of the Bus Testing Center. Responsibilities include ISO-17025 audits, training staff on test procedures and safe operation, and reviewing testing procedures, data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Familiarity with ISO-17025 accreditation standards
• Ability to perform basic mechanical, electronic and electrical design and fabrication
• Experience conducting ISO-17025 compliance audits
• Ability to train staff in test procedures and operation of test equipment

Responsibilities

• Oversee bus testing to ensure compliance with U.S. DOT/FTA requirements
• Perform vehicle emissions and dynamometer testing with faculty and staff
• Specify and purchase equipment for research and testing
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated in accordance with ISO-17025
• Train staff and technical service employees in test procedures and equipment operation
• Review, perform and revise automotive testing procedures, data collection and reporting

Skills

Mechanical design

Electronic design

Electrical design

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The unit is looking to fill the position of a Engineering Support Specialist. This position provides engineering level support and will oversee that all bus testing procedures comply with the testing requirements stated in the U.S. DOT, Federal Transit Administration regulations. The position is responsible for performing vehicle emissions and dynamometer testing with faculty and staff and will perform automotive research and testing activities in support of the Bus Testing Center. The position specifies and purchases equipment required to perform research and testing and ensures that test equipment is operating and calibrated in accordance with ISO-17025 accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include: basic mechanical, electronic and electrical design, and fabrication.

Duties include conducting ISO-17025 compliance audits.

Responsibilities also include training staff and technical service employees in the performance of test procedures and the operation of test equipment to ensure proper and safe operation.

Duties include reviewing, performing, and revising automotive testing procedures, data collection, processing, and reporting activities.

This position is responsible for providing all safety training, performing safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with all University safety policies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $65,508.00 - $94,980.00.

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• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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