R&D Mechanical Engineer—Multi-Material FEA & CAD

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 105,900 - 200,808; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer for the Advanced Design & Analysis Department at ARL. You will design, analyze, and test structures and multi-material assemblies, including fiber-reinforced polymers and advanced materials.

The role requires performing analytical modeling, developing CAD-based designs, and validating models through lab testing. Collaboration with senior engineers and mentorship are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizen to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and computational modeling to evaluate system and structural behavior, component interactions, and overall design performance.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs and assemblies using mechanical CAD software.
• Conduct laboratory testing to validate analytical models.
• Adapt across CAD modeling, MATLAB/Python scripting, analytical modeling, and supporting experimental testing.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, receiving mentorship in modeling, design methodologies, and interdisciplinary engineering practices.
• Support system and subsystem integration by analyzing interfaces and ensuring compatibility.
• Perform detailed finite element analysis of multi-material systems as part of design and integration activities.

Skills

Finite element analysis

CAD design

Programming (MATLAB/Python)

Adaptability

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

Penn State University seeks a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer for the Advanced Design & Analysis Department at ARL. You will design, analyze, and test structures and multi-material assemblies, including fiber-reinforced polymers and advanced materials.

The role requires performing analytical modeling, developing CAD-based designs, and validating models through lab testing. Collaboration with senior engineers and mentorship are key aspects of this position.