Polymer Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is offering an undergraduate research opportunity in the Advanced Manufacturing Process Development Department of the ARL. You will set up polymer 3D printing experiments, record data with Python and MongoDB, and assist with analysis and reporting.

Ideal candidates are engineering students in Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical disciplines, ready to work up to 20 hours per week during academic terms and up to 40 hours in summer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering disciplines listed.
• Ability to set up and run polymer 3D printing experiments.
• Willingness to work up to 20 hours/week in fall/spring and 40 hours/week in summer.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute experimental builds on polymer 3D printers.
• Record data using Python and MongoDB during builds.
• Troubleshoot 3D printer maintenance issues.
• Perform mechanical testing of 3D printed specimens.
• Assist R&D team with data analysis and reporting.
• Present results to sponsors.

Skills

Python

MongoDB

Data analysis

3D printing

Education

Undergraduate Engineering student (Aerospace / Electrical / Industrial / Mechanical)

Tools

3D Printer hardware

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Advanced Manufacturing Process Development Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking undergraduate students to perform polymer additive manufacturing experiments.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Typical duties will include:

• Set up and execute experimental builds on polymer 3D Printers
• Use python code and MongoDB database to record data during experimental builds
• Troubleshoot and resolve 3D printer maintenance issues
• Mechanical testing of 3D printed test specimens
• Assist R&D team in data analysis
• Prepare reports on results of testing
• Present on results to sponsors

Students studying Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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University Park, PA