Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA seeks a Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical, to perform electro-mechanical assembly, testing, and documentation for deployable undersea connectivity projects. This on-site role may require travel to remote locations and involves collaboration with engineers and scientists in the ARL/DUC team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree with several years of relevant experience, demonstrates attention to detail, and can interpret drawings,

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; 4+ years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Alternative: Associate degree; 2+ years relevant experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment
• Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed
• Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment as directed
• Evaluate the selection of materials and components based on operational and performance specifications
• Assess and identify system faults, and adjust and repair as directed
• Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field
• May work as part of a test project support team, including selected task leadership roles, in the laboratory, or in the field
• May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

Test equipment fabrication

Fiber optic concepts

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

OTDR

Power meter

Soldering

Job description

## Technical Engineering Specialist, ElectricalApply: Penn State University Park: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000082364# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**### **POSITION SPECIFICS**Your working location will be fully on-site in State College, PA. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations. We are searching for Technical Engineering Specialists to join our Deployables and Undersea Connectivity (DUC) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. The mission of the DUC Department is to develop and mature technical methods and devices to connect platforms in the undersea domain, as well as, bridge to above the sea-air boundary, support tethered and untethered communication techniques between stationary or moving undersea platforms, and employ these capabilities to solve the most challenging undersea communications problems. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. **You will:** * Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment* Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed* Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment as directed* Evaluate the selection of materials and components based on operational and performance specifications* Assess and identify system faults, and adjust and repair as directed* Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field* May work as part of a test project support team, including selected task leadership roles, in the laboratory, or in the field* May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation **Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes:** * Collaborate with engineers, scientists, project managers, machinists, technologists, and other technical personnel to coordinate project activities, schedules, resource requirements, and technical solutions* Participate in multidisciplinary laboratory and field test activities, including data collection, system monitoring, and post-test analysis support* Develop, maintain, and improve technical procedures, assembly instructions, test procedures, maintenance documentation, and laboratory operating practices to support repeatability, quality, and operational efficiency* Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to fabrication processes, laboratory operations, testing methods, equipment reliability, and workflow efficiency* Assist in compiling, organizing, safeguarding, and archiving technical documentation, test data, calibration records, and project deliverables in accordance with laboratory records management and sponsor requirements* May provide technical guidance and task direction to less experienced engineering support personnel, students, or temporary staff during laboratory or field activities **Required Skills/Experience areas include:** * Highly capable in complex electro-mechanical component, sub-system and system assembly, disassembly, inspection, testing, design, and troubleshooting.* Demonstrate the ability to interpret engineering drawings and adherence to detailed electro-mechanical assembly procedures. **Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:** * Test & troubleshoot fiber optic cables and assemblies using OTDR and/or power meter* Past success performing mechanical or fusion splices, terminate connectors and inspect various fiber optic cable and connector components* Very high attention to detail* Proficient writing skills to prepare test procedures and reports* Microsoft Office* Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**If filled as Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Associate Degree4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Associate Degree2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None### ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at****www.arl.psu.edu****.** **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.### Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. **SALARY & BENEFITS**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,504.00 - $102,900.00.