Mechanical Technologist: Additive Manufacturing & Prototyping

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to support R&D across materials and fabrication methods in the Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair Department. Role includes collaboration with engineers to plan projects, coordinate lab activities, and integrate multidisciplinary systems.

On-site in State College, PA, with periodic travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering environments.
• Experience with documentation and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and execute technical projects.
• Coordinate lab and field activities including planning, testing, fabrication, and machining.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer systems into manufacturing processes.

Skills

Project management

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Scheduling

Mechanical design

Communications

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

PowerMill

MasterCAM

GibbsCAM

RoboDK

URScript

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technologist to support R&D across materials and fabrication methods in the Expeditionary Manufacturing and Repair Department. Role includes collaboration with engineers to plan projects, coordinate lab activities, and integrate multidisciplinary systems.

On-site in State College, PA, with periodic travel to remote locations.