À propos de ce poste Part time Research and Development Engineer chez Penn State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Materials Science and Applications (MSA) Division in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated candidate to fill the role of Mechanical Research and Development Engineer. You will become part of a team conducting a wide range of R&D projects involving next-generation materials and processes, focused on meeting the needs of critical applications. The MSA Division works with a broad range of materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, and semiconductor materials. The team also emphasizes the development of advanced manufacturing methods that enable the transition of these materials to real-world applications.
Typical duties of a Research & Development Engineer include:
Supporting the development of R&D programs to support critical DOD assets
Providing subject matter expertise in the area of manufacturing and design of microelectronics
Develop application specific test methods to evaluate the performance of DOD specific microelectronic devices.
Define critical performance metrics critical to the performance novel microelectronics in DOD applications
Required skills and experience include:
Background knowledge of manufacturing processes need to produce and transition critical DOD components
Detailed knowledge of DOD applications that can benefit from advancer materials and processing technologies
Experience with the design, development and manufacturing of additively manufactured components.
Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes
Good communication skills
Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment
Preferred skills/experience include:
Experience in managing and executing R&D programs
Advance knowledge of DOD applications that would benefit from new microelectronic technologies
Ability to develop and execute R&D programs.
Your working location will be on-site in State College, PA. This position will be mostly located at the 230 Building at Innovation Park (along the campus shuttle via Beaver Ave) with some work being performed at the Millennium Science Complex (MSC) on campus and other ARL buildings surrounding campus.
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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. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
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