# Technical Engineering Specialist (Mechanical) Internship at the Applied Research Lab (ARL)

Provider: [The Pennsylvania State University](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/the-pennsylvania-state-university)

- Program type: Internship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 61 - 90 days
- Locations: State College, PA
- Website: https://www.psu.edu
- Contact: Nalini Krishnankutty, skillbridge@psu.edu
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/the-pennsylvania-state-university-technical-engineering-specialist-w37lpa

## Summary

This role will support a wide range of tasking to support applied research, development, prototyping, integration, fabrication, and testing activities in support of the military.

## Job description

• Support research and development activities, including design support, layout, fabrication, machining coordination, assembly, integration, and testing of experimental hardware, prototype systems, and facility-based research equipment• Assist in the development, modification, and refinement of experimental setups, mechanical subsystems, test fixtures, tooling, and prototype assemblies• Perform inspection, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and subsystems, including structural assemblies, fluid systems, rotating equipment, and integrated electromechanical test setups• Identify mechanical system failures and performance issues; conduct root-cause analysis; document findings; implement corrective actions in coordination with engineering staff

## Locations

- State College, PA, 16804

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