Engineering Designer Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are searching for an Engineering Designer Intern to join our Mechanical & Electrical Design & Drafting Department (MEDD) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. In this role, you will utilize skill sets consisting Drafting and 3-D Modeling, COTS creation, and Database Entry.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Create basic solid models, detail drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and other documentation using accepted methods and techniques

• Support basic research engineering programs utilizing computer aided design, documentation, databases, manufacturing, and/or inspection software tools

• Assist in the design and packaging of mechanical and electrical components, collaborating with R&D engineers, engineering aides, and senior personnel

• Utilize computer aided design software to create drawing formats, notes, and manufacturing information; ensure work complies with accepted standards

• Provide work status updates to senior personnel

• Perform basic department tasks related to classified and unclassified documentation control, copying, filing, and database entry

• Respond to requests for information from the manufacturing and assembly teams

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Familiarity with mechanical CAD software

• Layout and design using CAD software for component creation

• Ability to create 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts and assemblies

• Ability to create 3D parametric solid models which are fully constrained

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Siemens NX CAD experience

• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM tool

• Certification or familiarization with ASME Y14.5

• Experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe products

• 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.

Students pursuing a degree in an Engineering field are highly encouraged to apply.

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week over the summer. Hours will vary.

This is a paid part-time position, located at the University Park Campus. Relocation and housing are not provided.

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, please visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation.  You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.  Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

 

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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.

 

 

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