R&D Engineering Intern

Job Description The Center for Innovative Material Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP‑3D) of the Applied Research Laboratory, a national leader in metal Additive Manufacturing (AM), is seeking a highly motivated and creative graduate student to support fundamental and applied research related to the development and application of metal additive manufacturing. Responsibilities Supporting machine programming and processing via directed energy deposition AM (including robot), powder bed fusion AM, and hybrid AM + 5 axis machining. Assisting CIMP‑3D faculty and staff with coordination and/or execution of metallurgical characterization and mechanical testing of AM test coupons, data analysis and reporting. Designing experiments, planning AM builds, analyzing and documenting results in reports and/or academic publications. Supporting activities related to sensing and control and analysis of additive manufacturing process monitoring to accelerate product qualification (hardware selection, sensor integration, computer programming for data acquisition and data analysis, operation of process AM simulation tools). Qualifications Graduate student in engineering, materials science, physics, or related field. Experience with additive manufacturing, scientific programming, LabVIEW, and/or materials science is desired. U.S. citizenship required. Ability to obtain a government security clearance; subject to background investigation. Successful completion of pre‑employment drug screen. Work Hours and Schedule The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week during the summer semester. Other Requirements Background checks and clearance per University policies. Remote Work Policy Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed. EEO Statement 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr