Engineering Designer
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . 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 (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching an Engineering Designer to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design & Drafting Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs. This position will facilitate the design and manufacture of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in support of ARL’s research offices.
You will:
Support basic / intermediate research utilizing PCB software
Create basic / intermediate schematics, PCBs, assemblies, library parts, bills of materials, and other documentation
Create drawing formats, notes, and manufacturing information
Assist in material selection, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing analysis
Provide work status updates to senior personnel
Participate in design review meetings as requested
Perform tasks related to documentation control, copying, filing, and database entry
Respond to requests for information from purchasing and manufacturing teams
This position will be filled as a level 1 or level 2 depending upon the candidate’s education and experience. Typically requires an Associate’s degree or higher in a Drafting or related discipline and 1+ years of experience , or an equivalent combination of education and experience for Level 1. Additional experience and/or experience required for higher level positions.
Required experience areas include:
Familiarity with electronic circuits and components, preferably analog and digital design
Layout and design using PCB software for component creation, schematic layout, and PCB design; Altium preferred but not required
Documentation of design, manufacturing, component placement, and parts lists
Design Configuration Management (CM) using a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter preferred) is a plus
Certification or familiarization with IPC standards is a plus
Preferred experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe products
These positions are required to be 100% on-site, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office and work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf)
PA State Labor Law Poster
Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements (https://hr.psu.edu/careers/covid-19-vaccine-reqs)
Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements (https://hr.psu.edu/careers/covid-19-vaccine-reqs) to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State.
Affirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11)
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information (https://www.psu.edu/copyright-information)
Hotlines
University Park, PA
