The Electrical Engineering Support Specialist internship in the Facilities and Instrumentation Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State focuses on the support of a team of R&D Engineers and Research Faculty within a unique state-of-the-art research environment that includes a high-performance water tunnel facility. Technical expertise and a collaborative mindset will help ensure the smooth operation of critical research systems and instrumentation.
Internship specifics include supporting the operation of our large-scale research facilities by learning to: Operate and monitor the research facilities and respond quickly to unexpected situations; Perform test facility operations including setup, instrumentation, data acquisition, wiring, mechanical assembly, maintenance, and upgrades; Assess and troubleshoot equipment problems; Inspect, test, and calibrate sensors, parts, and equipment; and Collaborate with and assist other support specialists, test engineers, drafting technologists, and mechanical designers.