Part-Time Grad 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 REQUIREMENTSWe are searching for a self-motivated detail-oriented Part-Time Grad to join our Polymer Composite Manufacturing Department (PCMD) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. PCMD develops fabricates and supports characterization of novel composite materials and polymers. This position will support our programs and customers by contributing to high-quality manufacturing characterization and documentation of results.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.You will:Conduct and support mechanical testing of composite materialsMaintain detailed test recordsRegularly document progress and results clearly for internal discussionSupport fabrication of composite materialsCommunicate and coordinate with your co-workers and supervisor on any technical challengesRequired skills/experience areas include:Aptitude and willingness to safely operate servo-hydraulic test frames after receiving trainingFamiliarity with fiber-reinforced composite materialsUnderstanding of engineering mechanics (micro-mechanics stress strain failure criteria etc.)Experience with technical and/or academic writing such as reports and conference or journal publicationsPreferred skills/experience areas include:Hands-on experience fabricating and testing composite materialsFamiliarity with instrumentation/data acquisition methods (strain gages extensometers etc.)Familiarity with ASTM and/or SACMA test standards for compositesPrevious success working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team-oriented environmentCurrent eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher 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. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.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