Penn State
ElectricalEngineeringSupportSpecialist
“Electrical Engineering Support Specialist at Penn State. Skills: Electrical Engineering Support, Test Facilities, Instrumentation. Support operation of research facilities. Operate research facilities”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot equipment; Resolve issues
Periodic travel, Work in confined spaces, Work at heights, Obtain government security clearance, U.S. citizen, Pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate Degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, 2+ years of relevant experience, Understanding of basic electronic test equipment, Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, Building cable assemblies, Using solder and crimp-style connectors, Proficient soldering skills, Safe use of basic hand tools, Safe use of basic power tools, Microsoft Office tools, Ability to work in confined spaces, Ability to work at heights
Nice to Have
Prior experience using sensors, Familiarity with LabVIEW, Familiarity with PLC, Prior military experience in electrical technology, Current eligibility for access to classified information, Secret clearance eligibility
What You'll Do.
Support operation of research facilities
Operate research facilities
Monitor research facilities
Respond to unexpected situations
Perform test facility operations
Setup instrumentation
Setup data acquisition
Setup mechanical assembly
Troubleshoot equipment
Assist support specialists
Assist test engineers
Assist drafting technologists
Assist mechanical designers
Work as part of project support team
Evaluate new technologies
Recommend new technologies
Integrate new technologies
Support implementation of new technologies
Develop operating procedures
Document operating procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Project support team; Other support specialists; Test engineers; Drafting technologists; Mechanical designers
Process & Methodology
Task leadership
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