R&D Engineering Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A prominent research institution is seeking a highly motivated graduate student to support research in metal additive manufacturing. Responsibilities include machine programming, coordinating experiments, and data analysis. Candidates should be studying engineering, materials science, or applied physics. This role allows for up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week in the summer. U.S. citizenship is required for application.

Qualifications

• Experience with additive manufacturing is desired.
• Knowledge of scientific programming is beneficial.
• Familiarity with materials science is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support machine programming and processing via AM techniques.
• Assist with metallurgical characterization and mechanical testing.
• Design experiments and analyze results.
• Support process monitoring and data analysis activities.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Scientific programming

LabVIEW

Material science

Education

Graduate student in engineering, materials science, or applied physics

Tools

Data acquisition software

Process AM simulation tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Center for Innovative Material Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP-3D) of the Applied Research Laboratory, a national leader in metal Additive Manufacturing (AM), is seeking a highly motivated and creative graduate student to support fundamental and applied research related to the development and application of metal additive manufacturing.

Typical duties include:

• Supporting machine programming and processing via directed energy deposition AM (including robot), powder bed fusion AM, and hybrid AM + 5 axis machining.
• Assisting CIMP-3D faculty and staff with coordination and/or execution of metallurgical characterization and mechanical testing of AM test coupons, data analysis and reporting.
• Designing experiments, planning AM builds, analyzing and documenting results in reports and/or academic publications.
• Supporting activities related to sensing and control and analysis of additive manufacturing process monitoring to accelerate product qualification (hardware selection, sensor integration, computer programming for data acquisition and data analysis, operation of process AM simulation tools).

Students studying engineering, materials, science, or applied physics are encouraged to apply. Experience with additive manufacturing, scientific programming, LabVIEW, and/or material science is desired.

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week during the summer. Candidate selected may be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.