R&D Engineer: Mechanical Materials & Additive Manufacturing

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 81,312 - 137,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA, seeks a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer to support materials research, fabrication and testing, and process development for a range of material systems including ceramics and composites.

This on-site role involves collaboration with faculty, engineers, and project managers to advance new material designs and manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Engineering Technology with 4+ years related experience.
• Experience in machining, both CNC and manual, and in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with welding, sheet metal fabrication, electrical wiring, and GD&T.
• Ability to read procedures and follow test standards in a lab/plant.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to sample production and set up cold spray process equipment.
• Fabricate, machine, characterize, and test materials for projects.
• Coordinate with faculty, engineers, and project managers; report progress.
• Fabricate daily specimens and test coupons; assemble facility equipment.
• Document process parameters and procedures; maintain equipment.
• Operate and maintain cold spray systems and robotics, stationary or portable.
• Inspect, test and calibrate equipment as directed; perform maintenance.
• Archive test data and assist senior staff with documentation.
• Develop task procedures and process evaluation documentation.

Skills

Machining (CNC)

Manual machining

Robotics

GD&T

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding

CAD/CAM

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Science

Tools

CNC machining equipment

Fabrication tools

Testing instruments

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA, seeks a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer to support materials research, fabrication and testing, and process development for a range of material systems including ceramics and composites.

This on-site role involves collaboration with faculty, engineers, and project managers to advance new material designs and manufacturing methods.