Engineering Technologist, Mechanical (ARL)

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University's Applied Research Laboratory seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to contribute to mechanical design in support of Navy, DoD, and IC projects. You will help develop 3D models and 2D drawings, manage documentation in Teamcenter, and collaborate with engineers on design issues.

The role emphasizes on-site work with opportunities to work in hybrid settings depending on project needs. Strong CAD and PLM familiarity are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; no prior relevant work experience required.
• ASME Y14.5 familiarity preferred.
• Experience with CAD, Teamcenter PLM and MS Office/Adobe products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist research engineering programs needing mechanical design support in collaboration with R&D engineers.
• Participate in meetings and design reviews.
• Collaborate to address design, material, and component needs; help resolve issues.
• Create basic to intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and COTS parts.
• Create 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts/assemblies; may prepare BOMs.
• Handle documentation control, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry.
• Archive design docs in ARL’s PLM system (Teamcenter) and manage configurations.
• Maintain training on business systems, safety, and security.

Skills

CAD software

2D drawings

3D modeling

3D parametric modeling

Mechanical systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Siemens Teamcenter PLM

MS Office & Adobe

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

We are searching for a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. 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). In this role, you will utilize skill sets consisting of intermediate level abilities relative to concepts, practices and procedures of Drafting and 3‑D Modeling.

You will:

• Assist research engineering programs needing mechanical design support through collaboration with R&D engineers and engineering support specialists
• Participate in meetings and design reviews
• Collaborate to address design, material, and component needs; assist in the resolution of issues
• Use accepted standards, methods, and techniques to create basic to intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts
• Create 2D detail drawings for basic to intermediate fabrication parts/assemblies using accepted standards, methods and techniques; may also create schematic/bills of material (BOM) documents
• Perform Service Center tasks related to documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry
• Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation
• Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security
• Build on your knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications (particularly ASME Y 14.5)
• Provide work status updates to senior personnel and engineering staff

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Familiarity with mechanical systems and components.
• Layout and design using CAD software for component creation.
• Ability to create 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies.
• Ability to create 3D parametric solid models which are fully constrained.

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Siemens NX CAD experience
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM tool
• Certification or familiarization with ASME Y14.5
• Experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe products

These positions are required to be 100% on-site, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office and work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s DegreeNo prior relevant work experience requiredRequired Certifications:None

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).

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,604.00 - $102,900.00.

Salary Structure- Information on Penn State’s salary structure

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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