Facilities And Instrumentation Department Head (faculty)
Bordenstein Lab
State College, PA, USA
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive medica...
Hybrid
Fluids and acoustics testing experience
Data acquisition and measurement systems
Mechanical or electrical design expertise
The role involves leading the Facilities and Instrumentation Department at The Applied Research Laboratory to maintain critical testing assets like the Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel and flow-through anechoic chamber
Job Summary
The role involves leading the Facilities and Instrumentation Department at The Applied Research Laboratory to maintain critical testing assets like the Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel and flow-through anechoic chamber.
Candidates will manage budgeting, collaborate with Principal Investigators on experimental evaluations, and recruit and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.
Matching Summary
The role involves leading the Facilities and Instrumentation Department at The Applied Research Laboratory to maintain critical testing assets like the Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel and flow-through anechoic chamber.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and 75% tuition discount
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Fluids and acoustics testing experience
Data acquisition and measurement systems
Mechanical or electrical design expertise
Team leadership in multi-disciplinary environment
MS Project or similar scheduling software
Nice-to-have
Oversight of large research projects
Experience with classified information access
Vendor management for fabrication costs
Principal Investigator experience on sponsored projects
Key Requirements
Master's degree in engineering or science discipline