Engineering Support Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Geosciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist (Senior Professional) to provide technical support in a highly specialized research environment.

What You’ll Do :

• Develop new or modified methods and equipment, coordinate standards and calibration, and facilitate maintenance for a variety of standard and non-standard instruments, hardware, and other systems in laboratories.

• Diagnose system faults and repair needs to facilitate the resolution of technical issues for various types of research instruments.

• Coordinate laboratory equipment use, order supplies, perform facilities maintenance, and ensure safe material storage.

• Participate in strategic planning of departmental research needs and collaborate with faculty to design/develop research activities, purchase new equipment, install and demonstrate equipment technology, and ensure compliance with relevant compliance and safety regulations within budget constraints.

• Liaison with the facilities representative/OPP on any lab needs for renovations, including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and gas needs.

• Negotiate with inside and outside investigators, contractors, and collaborators to achieve requirements for project success.

• Guide faculty, post-docs, and students in lab-related activities, research, and data gathering.

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.

Skills You Have :

• Strong attention to detail

• The ability to work independently to solve complex problems

• A willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment

• A commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Required Qualifications :

This position typically requires an Associate's Degree or higher and eight or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Flexible Work Arrangement:

This position may have the possibility for a hybrid schedule working some days in the office and others remotely.

Application Instructions:

To apply, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application

Primary Location :

220 Deike Building

State College, PA 16801

Supervisor:

Reports to the Department Head

Position Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Benefits information:

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (18 days per year; accrued every month), sick time (12 days a year; accrued monthly) and paid holidays (14 per calendar year). Please visit  https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$61,800.00 - $89,600.00

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