Penn State University
Research and Development
MechanicalEngineeringTechnologist
“Mechanical Engineering Technologist at Penn State University. Skills: Mechanical Engineering Support, Energetic Materials Handling, Prototype Fabrication and Assembly, Test Equipment Installation and Calibration, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, CAD Software. Collaborate daily with engineers and engineering support specialists. Provide feedback and recommendations to design engineers to improve designs and/or manufacturability”
Industry & Context.
mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of test equipment; Ability to make informed adjustments to established procedures while maintaining safety requirements
Handle energetic materials in accordance with safe practices and established procedures, Aid in the control and safe disposal of hazardous and other laboratory materials, Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret or Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain a clearance upgrade if required, Ability to obtain a government security clearance, Must be a U.S. citizen, Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Prior experience handling energetic materials, Understanding of general hazards associated with energetics work and common mitigation practices, Ability to make informed adjustments to established procedures while maintaining safety requirements, Familiarity with the assembly, testing, and maintenance of mechanical systems, Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision after appropriate training, Ability to obtain a government security clearance, Must be a U.S. citizen
Nice to Have
Graduate of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD), Working knowledge of ATF/DOT standards for storage and transportation of Hazard Class (HC) 1 items, Familiarity with DoD Manual 4145. 26, DoD Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives, Familiarity with Defense Explosive Safety Regulation (DESR) 6055. 09, Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret or Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain a clearance upgrade if required
What You'll Do.
Collaborate daily with engineers and engineering support specialists
Provide feedback and recommendations to design engineers to improve designs and/or manufacturability
Handle energetic materials in accordance with safe practices and established procedures
Fabricate and assemble prototype mechanical systems and test hardware
Assist with developing and writing detailed assembly procedures
and use precision testing instrumentation
Install and verify complex test setups using standard and non-standard equipment
Conduct mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of test equipment
Conduct or assist in conducting small-scale to system-level tests in accordance with established procedures
Assist with collecting
and documenting test data for relevant engineering personnel
Aid in the control and safe disposal of hazardous and other laboratory materials
and procure materials and parts for system manufacturing and testing
Managing A&E-related storage
and transportation operations
Demonstrating proficiency with mechanical drawings and geometric tolerancing
Writing standard operating procedures and maintenance plans
Assigning work to other support staff
Designing and implementing new or modified fabrication hardware
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate daily with engineers and engineering support specialists; Provide feedback and recommendations to design engineers
Communication Scope
verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Assigning work to other support staff
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