Mechanical Prototyping Engineer

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 51,504 - 113,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Robust retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Penn State University in State College seeks a Technical Engineering Specialist (Mechanical) to support the SERP division at ARL. You will design, fabricate, document and test electromechanical assemblies under engineer supervision, and assist in proposals with costing and formatting.

The role combines desk and shop work (about 50/50) on-site at multiple State College locations, with travel for training and demonstrations; a background in engineering drawings and CAD is preferred, and

Qualifications

• Interpreting engineering drawings (mechanical/electrical) and CAD familiarity preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and willingness to learn new software tools.
• Ability to operate shop tools, perform precise measurements and interpret drawings.
• Skilled in mechanical assembly and clear communication within teams.
• Ability to work both desk-based and in the shop environment (approx. 50/50).

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate test fixtures, prototypes and components under supervision.
• Collaborate with engineers and Support Specialists to assemble electromechanical systems.
• Conduct and document laboratory experiments.
• Photography and videography support of experiments; digital editing a plus.
• Locate and procure hardware/components; reconcile expenses.
• Assist manager with project progress tracking and costing.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized shop environment.
• Travel domestically for training, demonstrations, and equipment deployments.
• Support generation of proposals with costing and formatting.
• Identify vendors/shops for work and oversee selected vendors.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Associate Degree

Associate Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

3D printing

CNC machining

Laser cutting

Job description

Penn State University in State College seeks a Technical Engineering Specialist (Mechanical) to support the SERP division at ARL. You will design, fabricate, document and test electromechanical assemblies under engineer supervision, and assist in proposals with costing and formatting.

The role combines desk and shop work (about 50/50) on-site at multiple State College locations, with travel for training and demonstrations; a background in engineering drawings and CAD is preferred, and