R&D Test Engineer, Energy Systems Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a Research & Development Test Engineer for the Energy Science and Power Systems Division. The role focuses on planning, executing, and evaluating tests of advanced energy systems for underwater applications, with hands-on hardware work and data-driven conclusions.

Eligible candidates may have a master’s or bachelor’s in engineering, with experience in lab instrumentation, CAD design, and clear technical communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with lab instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to document results clearly and organize data.
• Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo).
• Willingness to work hands-on with hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for multi-disciplinary hardware systems.
• Perform test risk reduction analyses with engineers.
• Conduct functional, environmental, and performance tests.
• Set up test benches, sensors, data acquisition hardware.
• Collaborate to fabricate test hardware and fixtures.
• Collect and analyze test data; support root cause investigations.
• Contribute to qualification processes and quality procedures.

Skills

Lab instrumentation

Problem solving

Documentation

CAD software

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a Research & Development Test Engineer for the Energy Science and Power Systems Division. The role focuses on planning, executing, and evaluating tests of advanced energy systems for underwater applications, with hands-on hardware work and data-driven conclusions.

Eligible candidates may have a master’s or bachelor’s in engineering, with experience in lab instrumentation, CAD design, and clear technical communication.