Mechanical Engineering Technologist

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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** We are searching for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technologist to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.  This Department works in collaboration with ARL Research Offices to provide high-quality drafting and 3-D modeling in support of ARL’s mission.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
** You will:
*** Provide mechanical design support for research engineering programs, collaborating closely with R&D Engineers and Engineering Support teams
* Create intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts following accepted standards, methods, and techniques
* Create 2D detail drawings and schematic/bills of material (BOM) documents for intermediate fabrication of parts/assemblies using accepted standards, methods, and techniques
* Resolve issues related to design, material, and components
* Perform Service Center functions including documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry
* Provide work status updates to senior staff and engineers; participate in meetings and design reviews
* Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to perform configuration management and archive all design documentation
* Keep up to date on all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security
* Build and strengthen your knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications (particularly American Society of Mechanical Engineers/ASME Y14.5)
** Required skills/experience areas include:
*** Mechanical systems and components
* Layout and design process, using CAD software for component creation
* Creation of 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies
* Creation of 3D parametric solid models which are fully constrained
** Preferred skills/experience areas include:
*** Siemens NX CAD
* Siemens Teamcenter PLM tool
* Certified in or familiar with ASME Y14.5
* Microsoft Office, including Adobe
* 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

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA, but options may exist for project-dependent ability of hybrid work.  Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** If filled as Engineering Technologist - Advanced Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Engineering Technologist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience

Required

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 web site .psu.edu
** 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.…