Mechanical Engineering Technologist: Additive & Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join the Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair Department at ARL. The role supports development of materials, design systems, and fabrication methods across ceramics, metals, and composites.

Responsibilities include collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, project planning, testing, and documentation. On-site work in State College, PA with potential travel and DoD SkillBridge alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience for Advanced Professional track.
• Experience with mechanical design and fabrication processes.
• Ability to manage projects and coordinate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and execute technical projects.
• Coordinate laboratory and field activities including testing and fabrication.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer systems into manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to technical proposals, white papers, and reports.
• Supervise or mentor lower-level staff as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fabrication

Machining

Robotics

CAD/CAM

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

PowerMill

MasterCAM

Job description

Penn State University seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join the Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair Department at ARL. The role supports development of materials, design systems, and fabrication methods across ceramics, metals, and composites.

Responsibilities include collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, project planning, testing, and documentation. On-site work in State College, PA with potential travel and DoD SkillBridge alignment.