Polymer Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research laboratory in University Park seeks undergraduate students for a role in polymer additive manufacturing. The position involves setting up 3D printers, recording data, and conducting mechanical tests. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering. The role offers flexible working hours, up to 20 hours weekly during semesters and 40 hours in summer. U.S. citizenship is required, along with successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Familiarity with MongoDB is a plus.
• Experience in mechanical testing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

3D printer maintenance

3D printing

Data recording

Education

Undergraduate in Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D Printers

Job description

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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