Mechatronics Engineer (Located fully on-site in Keyport, WA)

Penn State University

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Applied Research Lab at Pennsylvania State University is seeking a candidate for Mechatronics Research and Development Engineer to design, build, and test electromechanical systems that support Underwater Test Vehicle development, operations, and testing at the ARL Keyport Detachment in Keyport, WA. The position will focus on multidisciplinary, electromechanical design and testing. This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on education and experience. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

• Candidates must have the ability to go from concept, to models and simulation, to prototype construction.
• Emphasis of hands-on work and ability to build, install, troubleshoot, modify, and repair electromechanical systems
• Heavy emphasis on problem solving skills, identifying technical issues that can be addressed for long term success.
• Ability to provide technical rigor and discipline to problem solving process
• Effective communication and teamwork skills demonstrated by conveying information and collaborating with others to drive decisions toward action

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn and work across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, logistics, etc.) in a small team environment of engineers, technicians, and US Navy personnel
• Position can be filled by candidate with primary focus in mechanical or electrical engineering within a multidisciplinary environment
• For mechanical focus, candidates should have experience with design tools such as Siemens NX, Teamcenter, SolidWorks, ANSYS, etc.
• For electrical focus, candidates should have experience with digital and analog circuit design, schematic creation, PCB layout, microcontroller, FPGA, embedded computing, and/or firmware development
• Ideal candidates have experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Xilinx Vivado, Xilinx Vitis, Microchip MPLAB, Git, CAN, Serial, and/or UDP
• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and maintain underwater test vehicles
• Working with a team of engineers and technicians to creatively evaluate and design solutions to complex technical problems
• Update, modernize, and maintain existing test and evaluation systems to ensure reliable operation
• Support field testing of vehicles; working on small boats and ocean-going vessels for vehicle development and in-water test events
• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems
• Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve various engineering systems; identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/grantor needs
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
• Conduct experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas; may include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling, and processing data; may include planning/designing experiments or tests and supervising the execution thereof

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level