Mechanical Designer – 3D CAD & PLM for Research

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

Job summary

Penn State University's Applied Research Laboratory seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Designer to join the Mechanical and Electrical Design Department. The role involves drafting and 3-D modeling for research projects, collaborating with R&D engineers and support teams.

On-site location in State College, PA with possible hybrid options for certain projects. The position emphasizes ASME Y14.5 standards, PLM usage (Teamcenter), and ongoing compliance training.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems and components.
• CAD-based layout and design for parts and assemblies.
• Creation of 2D drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies.
• Creation of fully constrained 3D parametric models.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design support for research programs, collaborating with R&D engineers and support teams.
• Create intermediate 3D solid models for parts, assemblies, and COTS parts per standards.
• Create 2D drawings and BOMs for fabrication using accepted methods.
• Resolve design, material, and component issues.
• Perform Service Center functions including documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry.
• Provide work status updates to senior staff and engineers; participate in meetings and design reviews.
• Utilize ARL’s PLM (Teamcenter) for configuration management and archiving of design docs.
• Keep up with required compliance training for business systems, safety, and security.
• Build knowledge of design software features, standards, and ASME Y14.5.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD layout

2D drawings

3D parametric modeling

Education

Associate Degree

Equivalent education or experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter

ASME Y14.5

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Penn State University's Applied Research Laboratory seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Designer to join the Mechanical and Electrical Design Department. The role involves drafting and 3-D modeling for research projects, collaborating with R&D engineers and support teams.

On-site location in State College, PA with possible hybrid options for certain projects. The position emphasizes ASME Y14.5 standards, PLM usage (Teamcenter), and ongoing compliance training.