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  Req#: REQ_0000042928

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  JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  We are searching for an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join us in the Center for Innovative Material Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP-3D), a part of the Material Science Division in the Materials and Manufacturing Office 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). This position is part of a group of more than a dozen engineers, scientists, and support staff that are engaged in world-class fundamental and applied research in the area of Additive Manufacturing.

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

  Your responsibilities include:

  • Additive manufacturing system sensor integration, process sensing, and control

  • Data analysis (e.g. with machine learning and artificial intelligence)

  • Experiment design, execution, and report findings

  • Assist with or lead projects that advance the state-of-the-art of metal and ceramic additive manufacturing and that seek to transition additive manufacturing technology to our DoD and industrial sponsors

  • Assist with or lead experimental planning

  • Contribute to documents and reports; the option is available to present to sponsors and at conferences

  This position can be filled as a Level 3 or 4, depending on your education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelor’s Degree in and Engineering or Science Discipline plus 5 years' related experience for a level 3. A Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions.

  Required skills/experience areas include:

  • Hardware/software systems integration and test/debug

  • Programming (Labview, Matlab, and/or Python)

  • Data processing and data analytics (statistical, machine learning/AI)

  Preferred skills/experience areas include:

  • Embedded hardware/software design and prototyping

  • FPGA development

  • Familiarity with electrical test and measurement techniques and equipment

  • Familiarity with manufacturing and metrology concepts

  • Process sensing and control

  • Additive manufacturing

  • Image acquisition and processing

  • PLC programming

  • Electrical control panel design

  • Management best practices ( Git, Data Lineage, Large Data Storage)

  • Distributed / Cluster computing techniques

  • Active government security clearance

  Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. Domestic travel will occasionally be required to support testing, reporting, and technology implementation.

  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.

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

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  The Pennsylvania State University is a state-related, land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania.

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