Employment

Oregon State University Industrial Assessment Center is always looking for motivated engineering, business, or science students with a passion for problem solving and a desire to learn about many different industries.

The success of the IAC program depends on the quality of the student analysts. IAC will help you to develop the skills that you have currently. In return, we expect a high level of commitment from each analyst to ensure the continued success of the center. IAC is committed to assisting you in your professional development. As a member of the IAC team, you have the opportunity to:

• Apply skills learned in your classes to industrial situations.
• Explore topics that are not presented in classes.
• Cultivate methods for solving complex problems.
• Develop leadership and project management skills.
• Open the door to a successful career in engineering.

Expectations of analysts:

• Commit to delivering a high-quality report to our clients within 60 days.

  This commitment starts prior to the site visit and continues until the report is in the mail. To be successful, we must be active in researching past reports in similar industries, be thorough in our data collection at the plant, be justifiable in our solutions, and be detailed in our analysis. Although you may only be assigned to a small part of each report, your responsibilities do not end until you have signed the final report.

• Commit to professional development.

  Successful, timely completion of reports requires us to be disciplined in professional development. Your classes will provide you with some of the skills and tools needed to analyze the problems that we see in the plants. However, your classes will not teach you everything. You will be responsible for taking advantage of the training opportunities presented, taking initiative to research new technologies and savings opportunities, and taking ownership of multiple areas of specialization. You are also responsible for identifying topics and areas in which tools and training improvements are needed and communicating professional accomplishments to the center's management.

• Commit to the IAC Team.

  The center cannot be successful without teamwork. This requires each member of the team to be more than just an analyst. Each member of the team must be able to rely on you to consistently meet deadlines, actively seek assistance with problems or offer assistance if needed, come into the office when scheduled, and maintain a high level of professional work ethic.

• Commit to 1 year of employment.

  Work as a student employee for 12 months including at least 2 summer sessions preferably.

Current Openings

Industrial Efficiency Analyst:

Students would be part of a team performing productivity, energy, and waste minimization assessments for Oregon manufacturers. Job includes visiting a wide variety of plants, applying engineering and productivity principles to manufacturing processes, and preparing reports of recommendations to improve efficiency. Engineering or business students with spreadsheet and word processing experience and intention to work at least one year are preferred.

Lead Energy Accounting Analyst:

Student would be leading a team responsible for gathering, entering, and analyzing energy consumption, production and waste information for Northwest manufacturers. Strong leadership qualities, good interpersonal skills, and attention to details are required. Business, accounting, or engineering students with an intention to work for one year and having excellent proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing are desired. We are currently taking applications, though hiring for this position would not take place until June of 2004. We are looking for Business students with an interest in management and with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.

Motor Systems Analyst:

Students would be part of a team performing productivity, energy and waste minimization assessments for Oregon Manufacturers. This position also entails taking inventory of the manufacturers motors and recommending a more efficient use of their current equipment. We are currently accepting applications and hiring for this position. We are looking for engineering students with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.

Compressors Analyst:

Students would be part of a team performing productivity, energy, and waste minimization assessments for Oregon Manufacturers. This position also entails reviewing compressors to reduce leaks, control strategies for compressors, and evaluating pressure issues. We are currently taking applications for this position and hiring as well. We are looking for engineering students with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.

Database Specialist:

Create and maintain MS Access databases that support the center's management and operation. Looking for students with Microsoft Front Page experience. We are currently taking applications for this position and will be hiring in July of 2004

 

Marketing Lead:

Student would be responsible for acquiring new clients, informing those clients of our work and scheduling audits. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel are desired. Looking for Marketing students that can commit for at least 12 months.

Baseline Lead:

Student is responsible for obtaining utility data, delegating tasks, verifying data, and the final report. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word are preferable. Interested in Business students who are organized and can commit to at least one year of employment.

To apply, provide your resume and/or an application to:

iac-employment@engr.orst.edu