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We are seeking a motivated candidate to fill the role of a Part-Time Engineering Technologist to join the Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research ...

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Employer UsageFreelance, consulting firms, startupsEstablished companies, corporations, government agencies

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Infographic showing various Part Time Engineers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,752 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Part-Time Engineering Technologist

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking a motivated candidate to fill the role of a Part-Time Engineering Technologist to join the Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position will directly support research and development (R&D) efforts in the areas of electronic materials processing, characterization/testing, semiconductor device fabrication, sample preparation, polishing, and/or materials growth/synthesis. EMDD is a vertically integrated lab with key areas of focus including wide/ultrawide bandgap (WBG/UWBG) semiconductors, sensors, ceramics, laser processing, and additive manufacturing (AM).
You will:
  • Prepare samples
  • Perform Chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP)
  • Perform Materials characterization, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction
  • Perform Electrical characterization and device testing
  • Analyze data and report results
  • Research new sample preparation and characterization methods
  • Configure furnaces/reactors and hardware for vacuum systems
  • Run furnaces/reactors and monitoring materials growth/synthesis processes

Minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, science, or technology program and no minimum work experience. The selected candidate will primarily work at EMDD's Laboratory and the Millennium Science Complex (MSC) at Penn State's University Park campus.
Required skills/experience include:
  • Background knowledge of sample preparation methods
  • Knowledge of materials characterization methods
  • Understanding of laboratory safety practices, including PPE, chemical handling, waste disposal, etc.
  • Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment

Preferred skills/experience include:
  • Hands-on experience using materials characterization tools
  • Basic knowledge of vacuum systems/hardware
  • Basic knowledge of semiconductor materials and devices
  • Experience using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
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.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.
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