On-Site Electrical Materials Technologist, R&D Lab

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Technologist to join the EMDD at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). The role supports R&D in electronic materials processing, testing, device fabrication and materials growth.

Responsibilities include sample prep, environmental control, data analysis, and mentoring support staff, with a focus on safety and cross-project collaboration in a DoD-affiliate environment.

Qualifications

• Background knowledge of sample preparation and materials characterization.
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices, PPE, chemical handling and waste disposal.
• Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes.
• Ability to express ideas clearly to others for understanding.
• Previous success in collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation, including machining, cutting and grinding.
• Prepare material for processing, manage inventory of materials.
• Polish substrates/films/materials.
• Configure furnaces/reactors and vacuum hardware.
• Run furnaces/reactors and monitor growth/synthesis processes.
• Collect, analyze and distribute relevant data in summaries.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Input on technical approaches and processing conditions.
• Ensure equipment is running safely and efficiently.
• Mentor other Engineering support staff.

Skills

Materials characterization

Lab safety

Data documentation

Collaborating in teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Penn State University in State College, PA, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Technologist to join the EMDD at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). The role supports R&D in electronic materials processing, testing, device fabrication and materials growth.

Responsibilities include sample prep, environmental control, data analysis, and mentoring support staff, with a focus on safety and cross-project collaboration in a DoD-affiliate environment.