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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are searching for a customer service oriented, detailed Engineering Support Specialist to join our Research Facilities and Instrumentation Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The position will operate in a unique research facility, assist with various activities throughout the department, and provide technical support to R&D engineers and other research faculty.

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

You will:

• Be responsible for the setup, instrumentation, data acquisition, wiring, mechanical assembly, maintenance, and upgrades related to the testing facility

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and resolve or report issues

• Use basic electronic test equipment

• Inspect, test, and calibrate sensors, parts, and equipment as directed

• Assist other support specialists with their work as needed

• Assist in operating large-scale research infrastructure maintaining careful attention during day-to-day activities and responding promptly to unexpected situations with guidance from the team

• Work as part of a project support team within the laboratory or in the field

Additional responsibilities for higher-level position include:

• Evaluate, recommend, integrate, and assist in implementing new technologies for test hardware, test setups, and facility hardware

• May take on task leadership roles within the laboratory or in the field

• Develop and document operating procedures

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

• Building cable assemblies, using solder and crimp-style connectors

• Proficient soldering skills

• Previous success safely using basic hand and power tools, such as drills, soldering iron, heat guns, etc.

• May work in confined spaces

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Prior experience using sensors such as pressure, temperature, level, current, voltage, power, etc.

• Microsoft Office

• LabVIEW

• Current eligibility for access to classifie