This position is funded for 36 months; continuation past 36 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICSThe
Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization is seeking a qualified candidate for the newly created position of
Industry Relations Coordinator for the makerspace,
OriginLabs.
Reporting to the OriginLabs Director, the Industry Relations Coordinator is responsible for the oversight, management, and execution of OriginLabs' advanced manufacturing workforce development and small/medium business assistance efforts, including the Mobile Automated Process Solutions (MAPS) for Manufacturing Modernization initiative. The successful candidate will understand a broad range of fabrication techniques and exhibit specific competency and aptitude with digital design and fabrication, robotics, automation, and additive manufacturing.
This position is a full-time, on-site, 3-year contract which will include significant travel, some evening and weekend hours, and supervision of part-time employees.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct site visits at partners' industrial and/or manufacturing locations to assess current processes and design and implement automated and robotic efficiency and productivity improvements.
- Design, fabricate, and integrate bespoke automated systems that address specific partner/customer manufacturing needs.
- Mentor and train hourly employees in advanced manufacturing methodology, with an emphasis on skill relevant to employment in automation and robotics fields.
- Act as OriginLabs' primary point of contact for industry partners and business owners.
- In coordination with the OriginLabs Director, hire, train, and act as direct supervisor for hourly employees.
- In coordination with the OriginLabs Service Bureau Manager, design and implement educational programming based on field experiences.
- Meet with Director periodically to assess program effectiveness and recommend changes to program content, policies, and procedures accordingly.
- Manage a budget allocated by the Director for hourly personnel, equipment, operations, consumables and other resources.
- Administrative and reporting duties, including the creation and presentation of client assessment reports, documentation of client interaction, the collection of program metrics, and periodic grant activity reporting.
Skills and Experience: - Experience with analog and digital fabrication equipment, design, and prototyping is required.
- Experience supporting or managing a fabrication lab, service bureau, manufacturer or similar operation is required.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and budget management experience is required .
- Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing materials and methods, automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, digital fabrication, and attention to craft and detail is required.
- Ability to execute on a timeline.
- Experience in a supervisory role is preferred.
- Experience in educational workshop planning and instruction is a plus .
Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressed to Ryan Mandell, Director, OriginLabs, and a resume/CV.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as Industry Relations Coordinator - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Industry Relations Coordinator - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $61,800.00 - $102,300.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
