Mechanical Engineering Designer

POSITION SPECIFICS​We are searching for a Mechanical Engineering Designer to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. 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). In this role, you will utilize skill sets consisting of moderately complex level abilities relative to concepts, practices, and procedures of Drafting and 3-D Modeling.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.You will:Assist research engineering programs needing mechanical design support through collaboration with R&D Engineers and Engineering Support SpecialistsParticipate in meetings and design reviewsCollaborate to address design, material, and component needs; assist in the resolution of issuesUse accepted standards, methods, and techniques to create intermediate 3D solid models for fabricated parts, assemblies, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) partsCreate 2D detail drawings for intermediate fabrication parts/assemblies using accepted standards, methods and techniques; may also create schematic/bills of material (BOM) documentsPerform Service Center tasks related to documentation control, copying, archiving (.stp and .x_t), and database entryUtilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentationMaintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and securityBuild on your knowledge of design software features, techniques, standards, and specifications (particularly ASME Y 14.5)Provide work status updates to senior personnel and engineering staffRequired skills/experience areas include:Familiarity with mechanical systems and componentsLayout and design using CAD software for component creationAbility to create 2D detail drawings for fabrication parts and assembliesAbility to create 3D parametric solid models which are fully constrainedPreferred skills/experience areas include:Siemens NX CAD experienceExperience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM toolCertification or familiarization with ASME Y14.5Experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe productsCurrent 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.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. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Engineering Designer - Senior Professional, this position requires: Associate Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Engineering Designer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: NoneARL’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).