Mechanical Engineering Technologist — Additive & Materials

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

On-site collaboration

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to support R&D in materials, manufacturing processes, and testing methods. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and multidisciplinary teams to advance projects in ceramics, metals, and composites.

On-site in State College, PA, with periodic travel to remote locations. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, cold spray, machining, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience in mechanical design, fabrication, testing and documentation procedures
• Ability to work with secure handling of sensitive data and government contracting environments
• Experience with additive manufacturing and materials testing methods will be an asset

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and engineers to plan and execute technical projects
• Coordinate lab and field activities including fabrication, testing, and machining
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer systems into manufacturing processes
• Contribute to technical proposals, white papers, and project documentation
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals

Skills

Cold Spray & AM

Robotics & programming

AM &/or Cold Spray

Machining foundation

Scheduling & planning

Mechanical and electrical systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

PowerMill

MasterCAM

GibbsCAM

RoboDK

URScript/UR5

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to support R&D in materials, manufacturing processes, and testing methods. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and multidisciplinary teams to advance projects in ceramics, metals, and composites.

On-site in State College, PA, with periodic travel to remote locations. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, cold spray, machining, and