Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

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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 . POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for a proactive, customer-focused Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to join our Facilities and Instrumentation Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will support a team of R&D Engineers and Research Faculty within a unique state-of-the-art research environment that includes a high-performance water tunnel facility. Your technical expertise and collaborative mindset will help ensure the smooth operation of critical research systems and instrumentation. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Support the operation of our large-scale research facilities Operate and monitor the research facilities and respond quickly to unexpected situations Perform test facility operations including setup, instrumentation, data acquisition, wiring, mechanical assembly, maintenance, and upgrades Assess and troubleshoot equipment problems; resolve and/or report issues Inspect, test, and calibrate sensors, parts, and equipment Collaborate with and assist other support specialists, test engineers, drafting technologists, and mechanical designers as needed Work as part of a project support team within the laboratory or in the field Additional responsibilities for higher-level positions include: Evaluate, recommend, integrate, and support the implementation of new technologies for test hardware, test setups, and facility hardware May assume task leadership responsibilities within the laboratory or in the field Develop and document standardized operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations Required skills/experience areas include: Understanding of basic electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope) Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings Past success building cable assemblies, using solder and crimp-style connectors Proficient soldering skills Demonstrated safe use of basic hand and power tools (e.g., drills, soldering irons, heat guns) Microsoft Office tools Ability to work in confined spaces as needed Ability to work at heights as needed Preferred skills/experience areas include: Prior experience using sensors such as pressure, temperature, level, current, voltage, power, etc. Familiarity with LabVIEW Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Prior military experience in electrical technology Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level; and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None 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, visit our website 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. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure info

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