Penn State
Electro-Optics
ManufacturingTechnologyEngineer
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“Manufacturing Technology Engineer at Penn State. Skills: manufacturing technology, electronics, electro-optics. Apply knowledge of engineering science and practices to identify manufacturing technology issues. Develop manufacturing improvements to produce DoD systems”
Industry & Context.
identify manufacturing technology issues; develop manufacturing improvements; analyzing alternatives
periodic travel (25%) to remote locations, Ability to obtain a government security, U. S. citizen to apply, pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s of Science in engineering science or related field, 8+ years’ experience with electronics or electro-optics manufacturing technologies for components and systems, Ability to clearly communicate, document, and present results, Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes technical and program management
Nice to Have
Past success developing, producing, and testing electro-optic and electronic systems at the system/architecture level, Directly-relevant DoD experience in electronics/electro-optics manufacturing, Demonstrated experience with project/portfolio management practices in a research/project leadership role, An advanced technical degree relevant to electronic or electro-optic systems, Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding, Past success in writing white papers or reports, 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
What You'll Do.
Apply knowledge of engineering science and practices to identify manufacturing technology issues
Develop manufacturing improvements to produce DoD systems
Execute research and development projects in manufacturing technology engineering
Plan and manage concurrent project tasks to achieve research contract goals
Prepare and present your work as briefings and reports to a variety of audiences
Lead new concept development
Create measurable project plans for new projects with internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain a vision for electronics and electro-optics manufacturing technology efforts
Maintain familiarity with leading edge technology and manufacturing techniques
Propose applications to military platforms and subsystems to lower cost
improve delivery times or accelerate/enhance capability
Manage and directly contribute to a manufacturing research project portfolio
Assist in project/task execution analyzing alternatives and applying engineering and project/portfolio management techniques and procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with other engineers, scientists and technical staff including the Penn State ARL research team, faculty at Penn State, DoD laboratories, DoD program offices and related industry teams to accomplish project and organizational goals; work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes technical and program management
Communication Scope
Ability to clearly communicate; document; present results; Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding; Prepare and present your work as briefings and reports to a variety of audiences
Process & Methodology
Plan and manage concurrent project tasks, project/portfolio management practices, project/portfolio management techniques and procedures, Create measurable project plans
Full Job Description
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