Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

$109,300 - $191,000/Yr

Pennsylvania State University - Freeport, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Freeport, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Electronics Manufacturing Engineer will join the Manufacturing Technology Engineering Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State, located in Freeport, PA. This role focuses on addressing manufacturing challenges for military customers through innovative solutions, requiring a deep understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies. The engineer will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement strategies that enhance the use of electronics in defense platforms, ensuring cost-effectiveness and improved delivery times.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development tasks in electronics manufacturing.
• Support the Electronics Manufacturing Center of Excellence leaders to develop and maintain a compelling vision for electronics manufacturing technology efforts.
• Execute and develop technical strategies to expand the use of electronics in defense platforms and weapon system manufacturers.
• Work with DoD program offices, laboratories, and industry electronics manufacturers to identify manufacturing problems and develop solutions.
• Maintain familiarity with leading-edge electronics technology and manufacturing techniques.
• Assist in new concept development and analyze alternatives independently.
• Author technical documents and reports, and brief proposed/ongoing projects and capabilities.
• Document work in memoranda, sponsor briefs, conference proceedings, and journal articles.
• Develop project plans for new projects, working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• Five years of related experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Thorough understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in semiconductor device/integrated circuit manufacturing, microelectronics and packaging, or RF/MMW electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to recognize areas of manufacturing need and evaluate potential solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and planning skills with the ability to lead technical teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant role in the development of electronics architectures and systems for military platforms.
• Familiarity with emerging electronic technologies such as nanoelectronics.
• Business development experience with government customers.
• Project management and leadership (PMP) certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $109,300.00 - $191,000.00.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment.
• Opportunities for professional development.