Mechanical Engineering Designer

Posted Feb 14

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a Mechanical Engineering Designer to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. 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). In this role, you will utilize skill sets consisting of intermediate level abilities relative to concepts, practices and procedures of Drafting and 3-D Modeling.

You will:

Assist research engineering programs needing mechanical design support through collaboration with R&D engineers and engineering support specialists
Participate in meetings and design reviews
Collaborate to address design, material, and component needs; assist in the resolution of issues
Use accepted standards, methods, and techniques to create intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) parts
Create 2D detail drawings for intermediate fabrication parts/assemblies using accepted standards, methods and techniques; may also create schematic/bills of material (BOM) documents
Perform Service Center tasks related to documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entry
Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation
Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security
Build on your knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications (particularly ASME Y 14.5)
Provide work status updates to senior personnel and engineering staff

This position will be filled as a level 1. Typical requirements include one year of related experience and an Associate's Degree or higher (in Drafting or a related discipline), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

Support of basic / intermediate research utilizing Siemens NX CAD software
Creation of intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts and assemblies as well as Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) parts using accepted standards, methods and techniques
Creation of 2D detail drawings for intermediate fabrication parts and assemblies using accepted standards, methods and techniques; may also create schematic and bills of material (BOM) documents
Past success in assisting in material selection, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing analysis
Providing work status updates to senior personnel
Participating in design review meetings as requested
Performing tasks related to documentation control, copying, filing, and database entry
Responding to requests for information from purchasing and manufacturing teams

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Familiarity with mechanical systems and components.
Layout and design using CAD software for component creation, Siemens NX required
Documentation of design, manufacturing, and parts lists (BOM)
Design Configuration Management (CM) using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software Siemens Teamcenter required
Certification of Training from Tec-Ease, Inc. in ASME Y14.5
Preferred experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe products
At least 360 hours internship experience
An active government security clearance
Degree in Computer Aided Drafting with concentration in Mechanical Engineering Technology from a Technical College

These positions are required to be 100% on-site, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office and work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements.

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 of our workforce.

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

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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