Part-Time Electrical Research and Development Engineer at The Pennsylvania State University

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 additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSThe Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated candidate to fill the role of Electrical Research and Development Engineer. This position will directly support research and development (R&D) efforts in the areas of electronic materials processing testing/characterization semiconductor device fabrication sample preparation polishing and materials growth/synthesis. EMDD is a vertically integrated lab with key areas of focus including wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors sensors ceramics laser processing additive manufacturing (AM) and materials for harsh environments.You Will:Supporting the development of R&D programs to support critical DOD assets Providing subject matter expertise in the area of manufacturing and design of microelectronics Develop application specific test methods to evaluate the performance of DOD specific microelectronic devices. Define critical performance metrics critical to the performance novel microelectronics in DOD applicationsRequired skills/experience include:Background knowledge of manicuring processors for critical DOD applications Detailed knowledge of DOD applications that can benefit from new semiconductor materials and technologies Experience with the design development and manufacturing of microelectronics. Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes Good communication skills Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environmentPreferred skills/experience include:Experience in managing and executing R&D programs Advance knowledge of DOD applications that would benefit from new microelectronic technologies Ability to develop and execute R&D programs.Your working location will be on-site located in State College PA.BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.All positions at ARL require candidates topossess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines Key Skills Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1