Engineering Support Specialist
Engineering Support Specialist
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$ 51000 - 74000
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POSITION SPECIFICS
Engineering Support Specialists apply practical engineering assignments that include facility and experimental support hardware layout and design fabrication assembly and test; facility maintenance and repair of capital and test equipment in support of various sponsored/University projects; meet with faculty and staff engineers to define the scope of task requirements and schedule constraints communicates with engineers and project managers to provide progress reports and facilitating the identification of resources needed to accomplish the task/project.- Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment
- Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed
- Inspect test and calibrate parts and equipment as directed
- Evaluate the selection of materials and components based on operational and performance specifications
- Assess and identify system faults and adjust and repair as directed
- Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering compiling and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field
- May work as part of a test project support team including selected task leadership roles in the laboratory or in the field
- May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation
MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Associate Degree 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: NoneThe Radiation Science and Engineering Center (RSEC) within the College of Engineering currently has an opening for an Engineering Support Specialist. This position reports to the senior facility engineer and is principally responsible for assembly calibration troubleshooting and repair of electronics and computer equipment used to measure monitor or perform desired functions to support reactor operations research and/or instruction. This position also performs essential computer and IT support functions (new hardware purchase & setup OS & software updates network maintenance etc.) for computer systems at the RSEC. Along with these duties the candidate will order organize and store spare parts as necessary to maintain reactor and other laboratory equipment.
The position will comply with and perform work within established University regulatory requirements and facility procedures. The successful candidate will be trained and expected to obtain and maintain an NRC Reactor Operator License.A candidate with experience in both Windows and Macintosh operating systems and IT network support would be highly desired.
A Federal background check is required and candidates must meet the minimum physical performance requirements of 10CFR55 and ANSI/ANS 15.4 (2016). The selected applicant must pass an additional federal background investigation and Environmental Health and Safety Radiation Worker qualification orientation. The position is normally assigned to day shift but occasional weekend and evening work may be required. The position has rotating callout duties and for emergency response should be able to report in less than 1 hour. The facility is a regulated drugfree workplace and applicants must pass drug screening and are subject to random and forcause testing. Vehicles and personal property may randomly be subject to search upon entering and exiting the facility.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $51000.00 $74000.00.Salary Structure Additional information on Penn States salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for fulltime employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. 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. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant 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 LAW
Penn 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.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
