Electrical Engineering Technologist
Penn State University is seeking an Engineering Technologist to join their Electronic Fabrication and Test Systems Department at the Applied Research Laboratory. The role involves assisting in the design and implementation of electromechanical and software systems, as well as supporting testing and development efforts for complex systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and implementation of cutting edge electromechanical and software systems
- Assist in developing, defining and deriving requirements to support the design of electromechanical products
- Assist in developing electrical, mechanical, and software tools to support testing of complex electromechanical systems
- Utilize computer aided design software to assist with the development of electrical, mechanical, and software systems
- Collaborate with a project team and a broad range of interoffice organizations to meet project objectives
- Conduct tests on electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems. Document results with conclusions and recommend design modifications
- Support and drive projects in the laboratory and the field
- Propose or evaluate new engineering tools to aid in testing or development
- Work with design & analysis tools, and test and measurement equipment
- Recommend modifications or design changes based on testing and analysis
- Evaluate new engineering tools to aid in design and development
- Use and grow subject matter expertise to quickly grow higher level responsibilities
- Manage testing efforts in the lab and field
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Engineering Technologist - Intermediate Professional)
- No prior relevant work experience required (if filled as Engineering Technologist - Professional)
- Electronics and/or electro-mechanics
- Operating electronic test equipment, and the ability to assemble and test electronic circuitry
- Effective communication skills for internal audiences
- Writing test plans and reports
- Ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs
- Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
- 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
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen to apply
- Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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