R&D Engineer Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division of Applied Research Lab is seeking a motivated Research and Development Engineer Intern. The role supports gear train technology, additive manufacturing, powder processing, cold spray manufacturing, robotics, testing, modeling and simulation, and characterization.

Responsibilities include material synthesis, device fabrication, process simulation, and development of advanced materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material synthesis
• Assist with device fabrication
• Assist with process simulation for fabrication
• Assist with development of advanced materials and material systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division of Applied Research Lab (ARL) is looking for a highly motivated Research and Development Engineer Intern to assist with various activities in the Materials Science Division. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Typical duties for a broad range of programs involving gear train technology, additive manufacturing, powder processing, cold spray manufacturing, robotics, testing, modeling and simulation, and characterization include assisting with:

• Material synthesis
• Device fabrication
• Process simulation for fabrication
• Development of advanced materials and material systems

• Engineering
• Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology programs
• Materials Science and Engineering (MATSE)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Aerospace engineering
• Nuclear Engineering

The successful candidates will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship located remotely in Pittsburgh, PA.

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

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