Polymer Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern

The Pennsylvania State University

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Penn State University Park Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

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 Advanced Manufacturing Process Development 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.

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. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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About this role

Summary

Perform polymer additive manufacturing experiments and assist in data analysis.

Job title

Polymer Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Experience level

entry level

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located at Penn State University Park; remote work not guaranteed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythonMongoDBmechanical testingdata analysis

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

polymeradditive manufacturing3D printingdata analysismechanical testing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

University Park, State College, PA, USA

On-site City