Engineering Support Specialist Intern

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 location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSWe are searching for Engineering Support Specialist Interns to join our Electronic Materials and Devices Department in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ARL/Penn State's purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs. You will join a team of scientists and engineers performing a wide range of fundamental and applied research and development projects involving semiconductor, optical and piezoelectric materials synthesis, materials characterization, electronic device processing, and sensor fabrication and testing.Students typically work 5-10 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week over the summer. EMDD works with students to determine a schedule based on classes and other academic obligations. Exact pay is determined based on number of credits completed.Students majoring in the following are encouraged to apply:Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE)Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM)Electrical Engineering (EE)Mechanical Engineering (ME)Chemical Engineering (ChemE)You will perform the following:Substrate fabricating, including cutting, dicing, grinding, lapping, and polishingMaterials characterization, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and surface profilingElectrical characterizationMechanical and environmental testingFurnace recipe development, loading, unloading, and profilingCeramic processing, including preparing slurries, tape casting, electroding, and sinteringAdditive manufacturing / 3D printing, including CAD modelling, preparing slurries/inks, and running printers with a focus on electronics applicationsRequired skill and experience include:Basic knowledge of engineering concepts and the scientific methodBasic skills for using hand tools (e.g., tape measures, hammers, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)Proficiency at using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointGood presentation, interpersonal, and communication skillsAbility to maintain organized, detailed notesAbility to work effectively as part of a project teamYour working location will be on-site in State College, PA. This position will be mostly located at the 230 Building at Innovation Park (along the Red Link CATA bus route) with some work being performed at the Millennium Science Complex (MSC) on campus and other ARL buildings surrounding campus.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).FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.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 to possess 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. 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