Electro-Mechanical Engineering Support Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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:

• Demonstrated small team leadership including setting priorities, organizing work, and training and mentoring junior personnel

• Demonstrated sponsor interaction, including briefing of concepts, testing methodologies, and/or results

• Develop new techniques or approaches to solve complex problems

This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending on your education and experience.Minimally requires include a Associate's degree and 4+ years related experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions.

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

• Very high attention to detail

• Proficient writing skills to prepare test procedures and reports

• Microsoft Office, with the ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs

• Ability to attain and hold a Secret level DOD security clearance

Your working location will be fully on-site in State College, PA. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part ofour workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu..

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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