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Penn State University

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University Park, PA · On-site

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Develop 3D Sand-Printing, Casting, Quality Control, and Testing protocols. * Prepare, present and ... Research, evaluate, and recommend new engineering products and tooling to support the development ...

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... engineering problems * Review and summarize test data for product evaluation * Research building ... Review quality assurance and quality control documentation for completeness Qualifications

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The Role As a Research Engineer, you will architect and build the systems that turn our multi-cloud ... Build low-latency inference pipelines for real-time robot control. You'll apply quantization ...

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The Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group at Draper is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Research Engineer to work within multi-disciplinary teams to design and analyze next ...

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We are seeking a hands-on Research Engineer/chemist in Pigment research to help develop the ... Investigate and optimize crystallization conditions to control crystal form, crystal habit ...

E Ink Corporation

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Billerica, MA · On-site

We are seeking a hands-on Research Engineer/chemist in Pigment research to help develop the ... Investigate and optimize crystallization conditions to control crystal form, crystal habit ...

Draper

GNC Research Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$75K - $156K/yr

The Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group at Draper is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Research Engineer to work within multi-disciplinary teams to design and analyze next ...

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Research Engineer

University Park, PA • On-site

Penn State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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$72K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Systems for Hybrid - Additive Process Engineering Lab (SHAPE Lab) lead by Dr. Guha Manogharan seeks candidates for the role of Research Engineer - Intermediate Professional. The mission of the SHAPE Lab is to advance Additive Manufacturing: Design, Material Development and Biomedical Applications; Hybrid Manufacturing; Sand-Printing for Metal Casting. You can read more information on the SHAPE Lab at https://sites.psu.edu/shapelab/.
The Research Engineer supports research and development activities within additive hybrid manufacturing, specifically with hands-on machine tool integration with mobile robots and foundry operations through the application of known engineering principles and practices in order to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes.
  • Collaborate with project leadership with the development of digital sensors enabled foundry pilot demonstration facility.
  • Collaborate with engineering staff and senior engineering technologists in developing, defining, and/or deriving requirements to support the design, deployment, testing and validation of the additive hybrid technologies.
  • Develop 3D Sand-Printing, Casting, Quality Control, and Testing protocols.
  • Prepare, present and document project reports and presentations, and interface with sponsors and external collaborators.
  • Guide and provide input for technical work activities performed by engineering support staff and/or less experienced engineering technologists
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend new engineering products and tooling to support the development of project systems
  • Perform design, development, fabrication, installation, and use of custom electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems
  • Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and other forms of formal documentation
  • Develop specialized electrical, mechanical, and/or software tools to support testing of complex electromechanical systems
  • Utilize computer aided design software to develop electrical, mechanical, and/or software products
  • Collaborate with a broad range of interoffice organizations to accomplish all phases of project development
  • Conduct tests, provide results, address issues, and recommend modifications related to electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems
  • Within specific engineering discipline, maintain an up-to-date knowledge of and work towards developing an advanced knowledge of design and analysis tools, test and measurement equipment, languages, and available products and services

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science1+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:None
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Background in Metallurgical in carbon and alloy steels, nickel-based alloys and controlled expansion alloys
  • Demonstrated Team player but able to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability to work on large-scale projects
  • Demonstrated good oral and written communication

The work location will be fully on-site at University Park.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $72,300.00 - $108,444.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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