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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 REQUIREMENTS: The Product and Process Design Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking undergraduate students to perform polymer additive manufacturing experiments.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Typical duties will include:
- Set up and execute experimental builds on polymer 3D Printers
- Use python code and MongoDB database to record data during experimental builds
- Troubleshoot and resolve 3D printer maintenance issues
- Mechanical testing of 3D printed test specimens
- Assist R&D team in data analysis
- Prepare reports on results of testing
- Present on results to sponsors
Students studying Aerospace , Electrical , Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.
Candidate selected may be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at
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