R&D Test Engineer - Energy Systems Lab

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; University Park (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University seeks a Research & Development Test Engineer to join the Energy Science and Power Systems Division on-site in State College, PA. The role focuses on planning, executing, and analyzing experimental tests for multi-disciplinary hardware systems, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and data-driven root cause investigations.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree and experience with hazardous energetic materials, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Laboratory instrumentation such as mass flow meters, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, data acquisition systems (e.g. NI hardware and software).
• Strong problem-solving ability with willingness to work hands-on with hardware.
• Clear and organized documentation skills.
• CAD software (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for multi-disciplinary hardware systems.
• Perform test risk reduction activities and safety analyses with other engineers.
• Conduct functional, environmental, and performance tests using laboratory instrumentation.
• Set up, configure, and verify test benches, fixtures, sensors, data acquisition hardware, and other measurement equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering support staff to fabricate test hardware, prototypes, and fixtures.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data; identify anomalies; and support root cause investigation.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of qualification processes and quality procedures for engineering support staff.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Problem solving

Documentation

CAD software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's degree (preferred) in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

NI data acquisition hardware/software

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University seeks a Research & Development Test Engineer to join the Energy Science and Power Systems Division on-site in State College, PA. The role focuses on planning, executing, and analyzing experimental tests for multi-disciplinary hardware systems, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and data-driven root cause investigations.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree and experience with hazardous energetic materials, with opportunities to