Penn State University
MechanicalEngineeringTechnologist
“Mechanical Engineering Technologist at Penn State University. Skills: Mechanical engineering, Energetic materials, Test hardware fabrication, Instrumentation. Collaborate with engineers. Provide feedback to design engineers”
Industry & Context.
Mechanical troubleshooting; Electrical troubleshooting
U. S. citizen, Obtain government security clearance, Pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Prior experience handling energetic materials, Understanding of general hazards associated with energetics work, Ability to make informed adjustments to established procedures, Familiarity with assembly, testing, and maintenance of mechanical systems, Verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work independently, Complete tasks with minimal supervision
Nice to Have
Graduate of Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Working knowledge of ATF/DOT standards, Familiarity with DoD Manual 4145.26, Familiarity with Defense Explosive Safety Regulation, Experience using and calibrating instrumentation, Working knowledge of wiring, electronics, Knowledge of weld design, Basic MIG or TIG welding, Resistance tack welding operations, 3D modeling software/CAD, Fabricating hydraulic systems, Tube bending, Using tube fittings, Developing and/or writing assembly procedures, Current eligibility for access to classified information, Ability to obtain a clearance upgrade
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with engineers
Provide feedback to design engineers
Improve designs and manufacturability
Handle energetic materials
Fabricate prototype mechanical systems
Assemble prototype mechanical systems
Fabricate test hardware
Assemble test hardware
Develop assembly procedures
Write assembly procedures
Install precision testing instrumentation
Calibrate precision testing instrumentation
Use precision testing instrumentation
Install complex test setups
Verify complex test setups
Conduct mechanical troubleshooting
Conduct electrical troubleshooting
Conduct small-scale tests
Conduct system-level tests
Assist with collecting test data
Assist with compiling test data
Assist with analyzing test data
Assist with documenting test data
Aid in control of hazardous materials
Aid in safe disposal of hazardous materials
Recommend materials for manufacturing
Source materials for manufacturing
Procure materials for manufacturing
Recommend parts for manufacturing
Source parts for manufacturing
Procure parts for manufacturing
Recommend materials for testing
Source materials for testing
Procure materials for testing
Recommend parts for testing
Source parts for testing
Procure parts for testing
Manage A&E storage operations
Manage A&E handling operations
Manage A&E transportation operations
Write standard operating procedures
Write maintenance plans
Design fabrication hardware
Implement fabrication hardware
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate daily with engineers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
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