Hybrid Mechanical Engineering Technologist – CAD & GD&T

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to support AMME in design, development, and testing of advanced materials and processes for Navy and ARL programs.

The role focuses on CAD modeling, drawings, GD&T, and collaboration with engineers to derive technical requirements and support system validation. Hybrid on-site/work-from-home in State College, PA with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 3D CAD design and engineering drawing development.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient in engineering calculations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models using CAD to support design and development activities.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings for components, assemblies, and systems.
• Perform tolerance stack‑up analyses and apply GD&T principles.
• Collaborate with project leadership to develop conceptual designs for complex systems.
• Define technical requirements supporting design and development of products.
• Develop and document assembly, integration, and test procedures for system development.
• Assemble, integrate, and test hardware to verify performance against requirements.
• Support field testing, including test prep, execution, troubleshooting, and evaluation of system performance.

Skills

3D CAD design

Engineering drawing development

GD&T

Engineering calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to support AMME in design, development, and testing of advanced materials and processes for Navy and ARL programs.

The role focuses on CAD modeling, drawings, GD&T, and collaboration with engineers to derive technical requirements and support system validation. Hybrid on-site/work-from-home in State College, PA with occasional travel.