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Polymer Additive Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Part-time

Penn State University

University Park, PAPart-timePosted 1y agoStill listed today

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
University Park, PA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Advanced Manufacturing Process Development Department of Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks undergraduate students to perform polymer additive manufacturing experiments. The role involves experimental builds on polymer 3D printers, data recording, printer troubleshooting, mechanical testing, and support for research and development analysis. Students studying Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply. The schedule is up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week over the summer.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Polymer Additive Manufacturing, nice to havePython, nice to haveMongoDB, nice to have3D Printer Troubleshooting, nice to haveMechanical Testing, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to haveReport Writing, nice to havePresentation, nice to have

Qualifications

Undergraduate Student, nice to haveAerospace, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, nice to haveU.S. Citizenship, requiredPre-Employment Drug Screen, requiredBackground Check, required

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • 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.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW 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 814-865-1473.

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,067 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$48–85K/yr102 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$23–29/hr66 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 138 open Engineering Intern jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,067 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (33 postings).
Education
694 of the 2,067 open Engineering Intern jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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