OSU
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Issue #12
Week of January 9, 2006
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WELCOME
BACK!
To all students,
staff and faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, welcome back to OSU! We hope you had a great
holiday and an excellent start to 2006,
and we’re looking forward to another great year together here in OSU ME. As you
browse through the first winter-term issue of the ME Bulletin, note especially the information in the
“Miscellaneous Announcements” section,
and check out the new postings in “Jobs and Internships.” Also, we encourage you to participate in the many
upcoming activities and events associated with this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Tribute and Celebration. Please read Dr. Ray’s invitation below, and check out the Celebration 2006 web site link
included in his letter.
To:
The OSU Community
From: Edward
Ray, President
I am pleased to invite you to
participate in the activities associated with Oregon State
University's 24th Annual
Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute and
Celebration. The Celebration 2006 theme is WAKE UP! Justice delayed is
justice denied, promoting Dr. King's
goals for local communities and a society where equality and justice, and freedom and peace can grow and flourish.
By recognizing the strength inherent in diversity,
pledging to a united will and utilizing the energy and synergy of collective
hope each of us can make a difference,
individually and collectively. More than ever,
national and international events lead us to reflect,
in greater depth and breadth, on Dr.
King's aspiration for America.
Celebration 2006 takes place
during the three-week period of January 9 through January 26. The
calendar of events and activities,
jointly sponsored by a number of academic colleges and departments, student organizations,
student government, and
administrative units, may be
accessed on the homepage of the Office of Community and Diversity http://oregonstate.edu/admin/comdiv/mlk.php or via the link on the Oregon State
University
homepage.
UPCOMING EVENTS
This Week...
Monday, January 9: Formula Team meeting, 6 pm in the SAE shop (Rogers 132)
Tuesday, January 10: Mini Baja Team meeting, 6 pm in the SAE shop (Rogers 132). (Note meeting-day change from last term.)
Thursday, January 12: Human-Powered Vehicle Team meeting, 5 pm in Rogers
226. This meeting is open to anyone interested in joining the team, helping manufacture this year’s HPV, and perhaps attending the west-coast competition
at the end of April. For more information about this year’s HPV project, check out http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/hpv/index.htm.
Plan Ahead...
Wednesday, February 22: Winter Engineering Career Fair. 11:00
am– 4:00 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni
Center. Employers will be
there to speak with students about full-time,
co-op & internship opportunities. For a listing of employers attending the
fair: http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/engineering.php (this
list will be updated in coming weeks so be sure to check back). Check out other
winter term career services events at http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/careerconnectionswinter06b.doc.
This year, Mechanical
Engineering and EECS will hold a joint “meet
and greet” reception for students and industry reps the evening before the career fair (Feb. 21). Plans for this event
are being finalized; stay tuned for details and sign-up information.
As another great opportunity to network
with industry leaders this term (as well as learn about the entrepreneurial
side of life), consider attending
some of the Winter Fireside Chats at
Weatherford Hall. A sampling of this term’s sessions includes:
•
Dr. Julie Ann Elston, Asst. Professor of International Business at
OSU-Cascades, speaking on
“Entrepreneurship and Risk” (1/20),
•
Walter G. Kortschak.
Managing Partner of Summit Partners,
a $9.0 billion private equity and venture capital firm,
speaking on “Venture Capital” (1/31).
•
Steve Nigro, Hewlett-Packard Senior Vice President and General
Manager, Graphics and Imaging
Business, speaking on “Introduction
to Entrepreneurship” (2/23).
•
Eric Rosenfeld, Managing Partner of Capybara Ventures speaking on
Technology-Based Startups” (3/7).
Attendance at Weatherford Fireside Chats is free,
but sign-up is required. To sign up (and to see a complete listing
of upcoming Fireside Chats), go to http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/aepfellows/ListFellows.aspx.
FACULTY/GRADUATE SEMINAR SERIES
Winter 2006 ME Seminars will take place on Fridays,
2-3:30 pm (2-2:25 is social time with refreshments; presentations start
promptly at 2:30). Unless otherwise announced,
all seminars will convene in Rogers 226. Currently scheduled winter term
presentations (as of 1/9/06) are listed below.
|
Date
|
Speaker
(Organization)
|
Topic
|
|
Jan.
20
|
Kenneth Funk
(IME/OSU)
|
Finding
Systemic Vulnerabilities To Human Error in the Operating Room: A Systems
Engineering Approach
|
|
Jan.
27
|
Heiner Linke
(Dept.
of Physics, Univ. of Oregon)
|
Self-propelled
film-boiling liquids: a novel concept for heat-actuated pumps?
|
|
Feb.
3
|
Sourabh Apte
(ME/OSU)
|
Thermal
and Fluid Science
|
|
Feb.
10
|
Kristi Morgansen
(Dept.
of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Univ. of Washington)
|
Nonlinear
Control Theory
|
|
Feb.
17
|
Laurel Kristick
(Physical
Science and Electronic Resources Library,
Valley Library/OSU)
|
Using
e-resources for graduate research development
|
|
Feb.
24
|
Wayne Robertson
(Assistant
Director, OSU Center
for Writing and Learning)
|
Writing Across Borders:
Addressing the needs of ESL student writers at American universities. Film
followed by discussion.
|
|
March
17
|
James Bryan
(University of Missouri, Columbia)
|
Understanding
and using electrostatic forces in thermal and fluid processes on meso- to micro-scales
|
|
March
20
|
Martha Gallivan
(School of Chemical
and Biomolecular
Engineering, Georgia Tech.)
|
Control
at Molecular Scale
|
MISCELLANEOUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Wednesday, Dr. Ping Ge will be doing a phone interview
with Field and Stream Radio about
last term’s ME 382 “controlled fishing
rod” project. The taped interview will be broadcast nationally about a
month from now; exact time and date TBD. Congratulations again to all project
participants; the press release that went out about the December field test
drew the interest of numerous organizations and publications.
Do you know about the Industrial
Assessment Center
here at OSU: Check out the new ME web
site link to information about the IAC, http://me.oregonstate.edu/iac/. Also, credit for the new machine shop web page (http://me.oregonstate.edu/facilities/machineshop/index.html) and
other forthcoming web site enhancements goes to the talents of ME sophomore Jon
Snyder. Thanks, Jon!
The CAREER SERVICES WINTER
NEWSLETTER is available online at http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/careerconnectionswinter06b.doc. Check
out Career Services’ winter on-campus recruiting schedule and other upcoming
events and workshops, especially
those taking place during Winter Career
Week, February 13-20.
Also, ME students as well as
faculty and staff may be interested in reading the Winter Term “OSU
Career Services Faculty and Staff Letter” from Career Services Director Tom Munnerlyn,
available at http://oregonstate.edu/career/staff/facultyletterwinter06.doc
IT’S
NOT TOO LATE to sign
up for a NEW Winter-Term course called
“How Engineers Can Serve Society” (ME 206,
CRN 28699, Section 002, 1 credit,
P/NP). This class is open to all
pre-engineering students, so
help spread the word to friends in other departments! The class will be run by
three faculty members: Dr. Zaworski (ME),
Dr. Toni Doolen (IME), and Dr. Bill
Warnes (ME). It is designed to help you learn how you can use your engineering
knowledge to make a difference in your community,
in the nation, and in the world by
designing, building, fixing,
and teaching people about appropriate technologies. Planned activities include
guest speakers, discussions, and development of local projects that can be
started Spring term. If you’re
interested, sign up today—there are
only 9 spots left in the class.
FE REGISTRATION DEADLINE COMING UP! Mechanical
Engineering students graduating winter,
spring, or summer terms are eligible
to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam during spring term as the first step towards Professional Certification. You
must register for this exam by January
15th, 2006. For
details, see the IIE web site, http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie/fe_information.html or
contact Danielle Davies, daviesda@engr.orst.edu.
REMINDER: Students
must take ME 452 or ME 453 Winter term or ME 514 Spring term to satisfy the lab
elective requirement for ME Engineering Electives. ME 406 PROJECT CREDIT may
NOT be used to satisfy this requirement.
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
Want to know why you should become a student
member of the ASME? Find out the 10 Top Reasons for joining at http://www.asme.org/jointoday/. You can apply for membership online, or pick up a paper application form from Murty
Kanury, OSU ASME chapter advisor, Rogers
324. You are also invited to join the ASME
mailing list (go to lists.oregonstate.edu group:
ASME)
HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM
The HPV team is affiliated
with the OSU chapter of ASME and shares a
similar role in the College
of Engineering as the
Mini Baja and Formula One teams.
Members of the HPV team
bring experience from many different areas including exercise science, biomechanics,
manufacturing, aviation, composite structures,
and automotive repair. Many of
our team members are dedicated cyclists and athletes. If you’re interested in joining the team this
term and helping us build this year’s vehicle,
come to the term kick-off meeting on
Thursday, Jan. 12, at 5 pm in Rogers
226, or contact team advisor Dr. Brian Bay or team captain Heidi Wolfe. Team web site: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/hpv/index.htm.
MICROGRAVITY FLIGHT TEAM
Want to work on a research project for NASA?
Want to develop something that will help put a person on Mars? You like engines, why not work on a prototype nuclear engine that
powers a plasma rocket? Do you want to conduct an experiment in zero gravity at
26,000 ft? If you answered yes to
any of these questions, come check out the OSU Microgravity Flight Team! We meet
every Wednesday at 6 in Rogers
226.
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE)
Formula SAE group meets every Monday at 6 pm in Rogers
132. Baja SAE group meets every Tuesday at 6 pm, also in Rogers
132.
OSU SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM
(OSUSVT)
OSUSVT is currently designing a solar powered vehicle to
compete in the 2007 American Solar Challenge and the 2007 World Solar Challenge in Australia. See
the team web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/osert/.
Meetings are on Wednesdays, 7:30, MU 211.
SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS
The AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING,
REFRIGERATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING
ENGINEERS, INC. (ASHRAE) offers
a number of scholarships to undergraduate engineering students. Application
deadlines are December 1, 2005, and
May 1,
2006. For more information on ASHRAE scholarships, go to http://www.ashrae.org/template/AssetDetail/assetid/23628. A
paper copy of the scholarship brochure is available in the ME undergraduate
office (Dearborn
102)
The SCHATZ ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER
(SERC) (http://www.humboldt.edu/~serc/index.shtml) is
pleased to offer the Schatz Energy
Fellowship for graduate studies at Humboldt
State University. Applicants for the Environmental Resources
Engineering (ERE; http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/index.html) and
International Development Technology (IDT; http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/idt/)
options of the Environmental Systems Graduate Program who intend to focus on
renewable energy or energy efficiency related work may be considered for the
fellowship. The fellowship provides $10,000
in support during the academic year to the selected student. The fellowship may be renewed once to cover a
second year of graduate study. The
fellow is expected to participate in research activities at SERC during the
nine month academic year. The fellowship
does not guarantee summer employment at SERC,
although this is a possibility depending on the availability of funds to
compensate this additional work, as
well as the fellow’s skills and initiative. Applicants for the Schatz Energy
Fellowship should submit the following materials on or before March 15:
1. A 500-word essay describing the line of research or project work that
the student intends to pursue while studying at Humboldt State.
2. Copies of all materials submitted to Humboldt State
for application to the Environmental Systems Graduate Program (including the
statement of purpose essay, letters
of recommendation, academic
transcripts, GRE scores, and a current résumé).
Applicants will be notified regarding the status of their application by
April 15. SERC is an equal opportunity
institution; women, minorities, and foreign nationals are encouraged to apply.
GRADUATE RESEARCH
ASSISTANTSHIPS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING at the University of Idaho, working with Dr. Batric Pesic (http://www.webs1.uidaho.edu/nanomaterials).
Subject: Electrochemical deposition of copper on copper diffusion barriers.
This project, supported by industry, needs one M.S. and one Ph.D. grad student in
MSE.
JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME
STUDENTS
Note: Please see the most current job and internship opportunities on
the bulletin boards in the Rogers
main hall near the Main Office. Career Resources also has ME-related job
postings; this information is available through the Beaver Recruiting System, http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php
Internships
Interested in doing an INTERNSHIP ABROAD? Check
out the options available through the OSU IE3 Global Internships office, http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/. For a
partial listing of current international engineering internship locations, see http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/employers.html#engineering.
A JELD-WEN internship is a
hands-on management training opportunity to learn our business from the inside
out, and see if we're a perfect fit
for your future, right upon graduation.
For more information, visit http://www.jwinterns.com/
NASA internships
are available at Goddard Space Flight
Center (Greenbelt, MD), Ames Research Center
(Moffett Field,
CA),
Glenn Research
Center (Cleveland, OH), Independent Verification
& Validation Facility (Fairmont, WV).
To apply for one or more of these paid internships,
go to http://university.gsfc.nasa.gov and
click the link named "Combined Intern Application." You will
have to create a user name and password to proceed through the
application. For help with the process or for more information, contact Denna Lambert at
(301) 286 - 0844. Application deadline
is January 31, 2006.
WEYERHAEUSER
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS. The
Weyerhaeuser Engineering Services Summer Internship program was developed to
provide experience through summer employment that will expose undergraduate
students to Weyerhaeuser careers in engineering,
design, and construction for the
pulp, paper,
and wood products businesses. Founded in 1900 and employing over 50,000 people,
Weyerhaeuser is one of the largest forest products companies in the world. That
means we can offer a great variety of career opportunities, from accounting and engineering to technology, forestry and sales. And as a Fortune 200 company, Weyerhaeuser provides a stable and fun work
experience, with competitive
salaries and excellent benefits. We also create an environment where diversity
is valued, achievements are
recognized, and people of all
backgrounds and interests are encouraged to grow. For more information, visit weyerhaeuser.com/careers.
Criteria for internship application
include the following: Applicants must be majoring in engineering at an
ABET-accredited institution, with
preference given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better.
Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the United States
and must be able to work in an office,
in a mill environment, or at a
construction site (possibly a remote site). Geographic preference must not be a
constraint. Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal, teaming,
and communication skills.
An application form is attached to this bulletin as
<<WeyerhaeserInternApp.doc>>. If you are unable to access this form
or have questions about the internship program,
please contact patsy.williams@weyerhaeuser.com.
Interested applicants should send the completed application form, resume,
unofficial transcript, and cover
letter to: Patsy Williams, WTC 1D41, Weyerhaeuser Company,
PO Box 9777, Federal Way, Washington 98063-9777. Applications
for the summer of 2006 must be received by February 3,
2006.
Jobs
CARRUTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, a
growing manufacturer of proprietary equipment used in the food processing
industry, seeks a creative, capable Design Engineer to join our
engineering team. Mechanical engineer with a command of electro-mechanical and
solid modeling/micro-station modeler technologies required. The position
includes limited travel to factories of a wide variety of small to major food
processors. The successful candidate will have the ability to interface with
customers. Food industry experience is a plus. Tired of the same old
grind…boring scenery…long commute…overpriced housing? Our factory sits directly
on the mouth of the Columbia River. Our
location provides immediate access to numerous recreational activities
including fishing, hunting, and skiing,
while being less than 100 miles from a major city. Carruthers enjoys an
excellent reputation as one of the industry’s key innovators having brought
numerous new products to market over the last several years. We have been in business for over fifty-five
years with excellent financial health.
Carruthers also has an immediate opening for an Industrial Engineer
responsible for helping Carruthers develop new production systems and
procedures to help increase capacity while also actively participating in our
daily production process. This position reports to the Production Manager;
duties include: Prepare production routing documents (Travelers) for all
machine types; organize Assembly Machine Shop and Fabrication Shop priorities;
coordinate with Assembly, Machine
and Fabrication Shops on parts needed to accommodate timely deliveries; create
and monitor milestones for each order in terms of Last Day out of Engineering
to Planning, Last day out of
Planning to Production, Last Day to
Assembly and Last day to Testing/Shipment; expedite production requirements;
coordinate sheet metal purchasing; and develop procedures that improve the flow
of parts and machines through the plant.
Carruthers offers competitive salaries and benefits along with the
opportunity to work in a dynamic small business environment while working on
innovative projects for many of the largest businesses in the food industry. If
qualified and interested in either of these positions,
please send your resume and cover letter to Tony Stevens,
Controller, at tonys@carruthers.us (503-861-2273, ext. 111).
CH2M HILL–Corvallis has an
immediate opening for an Entry-Level Mechanical Process Engineer.
Employee will work under the direct supervision of a senior level engineer to
include preparation, development of
plans and specs for process mechanical design,
primarily on industrial or municipal water and wastewater projects. May also
help support construction services. Position follows prescribed procedures and
detailed instructions. Under close supervision,
performs the routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application
of basic engineering principles. Uses fundamental concepts, practices,
and procedures, performs specific
and limited portions of assigned tasks. Work is reviewed for quality and as
part of a mentoring process. Contacts limited with customers and user
departments. Limited exercise of judgment is required in developing plans or
alternatives. Limited contact with clients. No supervisory responsibility. BS
degree required in Mechanical and EIT preferred. 1 to 2 years design experience
desired. Demonstrated knowledge and application of basic
engineering principles. CAD experience helpful but not
required. For more information and to apply: Go to http://www.ch2m.com/ and
navigate to the Careers–Openings within the US page. Then click on “Search
Openings” and then do a keyword search on ”Process
Mechanical.” (For navigation help in accessing the job
information/application page, please
call Julie Marr at 541-768-3709.)
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION is
recruiting for entry-level Project
Engineers. The position provides engineering advice to operations and
maintenance, implements changes to
mill operations and equipment, and
assists in the design or modification of construction and installation of new
equipment/facilities to directly effect operations. Position requires extensive
interpersonal and group communication. Minimum requirements include a BA
in ME or EE, 2.8 or higher GPA, relevant co-op or internship experience, and the ability and desire to follow detailed
safety precautions. For more information,
see http://www.gp.com/careers/collegerel/
HARDER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS,
INC., a major
contractor dealing in the High Tech,
Industrial and Commercial fields with jobs throughout the western U.S., is currently seeking qualified Engineering or
Construction Engineering Management candidates for entry-level field engineering and project management positions. Responsibilities will include submittals, RFIs, cost tracking,
scheduling, and assisting the lead
project manager in the successful estimating and construction of various sized
jobs. This is a challenging position working on a wide variety of projects and
offers an opportunity to join an industry-leading group of people. We have an
attractive benefits package, which
includes a defined benefit pension plan,
401k, and major health insurance.
The position is open now; however,
for the right candidate, the start
date would be flexible. Please send resumes/cover letters to: Harder Mechanical, 2148
NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97212. For more information about the
company, visit http://www.hardercompanies.com/.
INTEL. Consumer
Electronics Group (CEG) has an immediate
opening for a Manufacturing Engineer. The CEG,
which is part of Intel’s Digital Home Group,
delivers cutting-edge silicon tailored to the consumer electronics market, focusing specifically on the set-top box, media center,
and digital television market segments. Responsibilities of this job
include (but are not limited to): Driving BKMs;
managing board Bills of Materials (BOMs); providing
DFM checks; providing symbol checks; participating in the Manufacturing site
selection and/or audit process and driving the on-site Manufacturing portion of
the site audit and start up; determining the level of integration appropriate
for the supplier, factory, and customer; implementing new technologies, components,
tools, and fixtures; developing
manufacturing plans & ensuring build readiness; providing manufacturing
floor support for builds; tracking factory yields and resolving low-yield
issues; driving corrective action to build issues; and assisting in debug
activities. Job Qualifications: You must possess a degree in Industrial
or Mechanical Engineering with some industry relevant experience. Additional
qualifications include: Strong technical design review capability; working
knowledge of Design for Manufacturability,
beat rate analysis, quality control
systems, and cost and/or benefit
analysis; prior experience acting as a liaison between manufacturing sites and
product development teams; and ability to work well in a diverse team
environment. Experience at coordinating Manufacturing operations with
outsourced suppliers would be an added advantage. For more information or to apply, please contact Jyoti Choudhary, Team Lead,
Ops Team, CEG,
Phone: 503-677-4056; Pager: 503-599-4572
KEEN ENGINEERING/STANTEC have recently merged and are actively seeking engineering
graduates who interested in working in building
system design for a consulting engineering firm. We are a
leader in sustainable building design and would like to reach out to job
seekers who have experience/interest in green building design. Our Seattle and San
Francisco offices are both seeking recent and upcoming
grads. For information on Junior,
Intermediate, and Senior Mechanical
Designer/Engineer positions currently available at these locations, go to http://www.stantec.com/careers/careeropportunities/default.htm and
select Seattle or San Francisco in the “Careers by Location” drop-down box.
PIERCE PACIFIC MANUFACTURING, a Portland area heavy
equipment manufacturer, is looking
for an entry-level Mechanical Engineer
to be a part of our design team. The
successful candidate will be a self starter,
with a working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or ProEngineer
software. A willingness to learn, and a desire to contribute quickly to the design
group are musts. Experience, while a plus,
is not the major focus in our search.
Background and personal traits are equally important factors for this
position. Design work at Pierce Pacific includes structures, and a variety of mechanical,
hydraulic, and electrical
systems. Designers will work with all
aspects of our products over a period of time.
This diversity of product,
and a family type atmosphere, make Pierce Pacific an excellent place to learn and
work. This is a full-time, permanent position,
with benefits. Those interested,
please mail your resume to: Engineering Manager,
Pierce Pacific Mfg, P.O. Box 30509, Portland, OR, 97294.
PRECISION CASTPARTS is
recruiting qualified engineering graduates to participate in the PCC Management Development Program (MDP).
Training the next generation of management is essential to PCC’s continued
success as an industry leader. The MDP is designed to teach participants
the critical aspects of PCC’s business so that they can effectively influence
the future direction of the company. During their 24-month training
period, MDP participants rotate
through two divisions and at least four positions. The rotations involve
on-the-job assignments that provide maximum exposure to PCC’s operations. With
numerous manufacturing facilities throughout the United States,
participants of the MDP will be required to relocate as assigned. Qualifications: Quality is not a negotiable item in our business; it is a
given. Our customers expect it,
but, more importantly, we expect it of ourselves and of the people
we hire. We look for high standards,
dedication to quality, attention to detail,
excellent organizational skills,
creativity, and integrity. Based on
the needs of our industry, our
preferred candidates hold degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science,
Industrial Engineering, and/or
Metallurgical Engineering. Performance
Evaluation and Compensation: The MDP is
designed for participants to succeed,
but standards for success are high. MDP participant performance is
reviewed on a semi-annual basis. Each participant is assigned a mentor who
supports the participant throughout the program; in addition, participants have assignment coaches for each
rotation. MDP base compensation and benefits are very competitive, and MDP participants also share in PCC’s profits
through the quarterly bonus program. Employment: PCC has
remarkable career opportunities, and
MDP participants are uniquely positioned to take advantage of career growth
opportunities.
PRECISION
CASTPARTS–Schlosser in Redmond,
Oregon has an immediate opening
for a Dimensional Engineer. Position
Description: The Dimensional Engineer is responsible for the successful and
timely completion of the first article dimensional requirements of all assigned
development projects, and is also
responsible for the successful and timely completion of wax injection die
rework to eliminate dimensional MRB on product 1st production run. Specific
Job Functions: Generate as-cast dimensional,
chemical milling, masking, in-process dimensional,
straightening, and final dimensional
work instructions; perform statistical analysis of dimensional results to
determine dimensional capability; generate dimensional inspections plans;
generate dimensional first article reports using AS9102 or other industry
standards; generate wax injection die tool rework plans; generate supplemental
first article dimensional work instructions; perform root cause analysis to
determine corrective actions for dimensional non-conformances and dimensions which
lack adequate control; generate redline drawings and dimensional
recommendations to customers using appropriate customer forms; generate
customer MRB, implement corrective
action plans to address MRB; and perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities: Ability to distill technical
requirements from customer specs,
PO's, and Drawings,
and determine if the process is capable; ability to effectively interface with
back end manufacturing, dimensional
inspectors, machinists, and customers; ability to effectively manage
process or product projects,
organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines,
and multi-task and work with limited supervision; ability to perform root cause
analysis and determine corrective actions for tooling/fixturing
related issue; Ability to create and submit MRB; skills in written/verbal
communication, decision making, and attention to detail; ability to visualize
3-dimensionally; knowledge of SPC / 6-sigma; knowledge of basic math, basic statistics and Geometric Dimensional and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M) technical knowledge of machining, process capabilities,
and knowledge of fixturing and back-end processes;
ability to develop plans for process / system improvements; and ability to
perform root cause analysis
and determine corrective actions for process-related issues. Education
and Experience: BS in
Engineering (Mechanical or Metallurgical preferred); 2-3 years of demonstrated
success in dimensional engineering in the investment casting industry desirable;
advanced capability using Minitab,
MSWord, and Excel, and intermediate capability using Unigraphics,
PCDMIS, Outlook, Access. Physical Capabilities: Ability to
read reports and use computers. Ability
to communicate, write, type and operate office equipment. Ability to exert over fifty
pounds of force to move an object.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to
noise, dust,
chemicals and varying temperatures. We
are looking to fill this position as quickly as possible. Applicants should
email their resume and cover letter to Judy Wiemer, Human Resource Manager at PCC-Schlosser, at jwiemer@pccstructurals.com.
TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS
EUGENE,
manufacturer of Orkot composite bearings,
has an immediate opening for a Product
Engineer. This position will provide technical and product support
for our customers. General responsibilities will consist of: bearing
design; technical and customer support; estimating and quoting; sales and quote
follow up; engineering support for in-house manufacturing requirements;
occasional travel. Skill requirements include: proficiency with AutoCAD
software; proficiency with Microsoft application software; high mathematical, mechanical,
and technical aptitude; and strong written and communication skills. This is a
position that requires a team-oriented person with an engineering background
that is customer focused, and the
ability to work in a fast paced office environment. Drug Screening required.
Apply by emailing cover letter,
current résumé, references and
salary requirements to: rene.purvine@trelleborg.com
WARN INDUSTRIES. The Powersports Design and Development Team at Warn Industries has an immediate opening for a day-shift “Engineer III” position. Job
responsibilities: The person in this position applies extensive and
diversified knowledge of engineering principles,
design experience and practices in broad areas of assignment and related fields
with minimal or no direction; leads projects both inside WARN and with outside
contractors (consulting engineering; and makes decisions and recommendations to
leadership that are recognized as authoritative and have far-reaching impact on
engineering and other activities in the company. This position is responsible
for supporting research, selection
and purchasing of complete assemblies from outside suppliers. Offshore
production sources will be the primary focus. Position requirements: BS
Engineering degree (mechanical preferred). Design engineering background and
hands-on mechanical aptitude required,
electrical background strongly desired (12 VDC motors,
contactors, switching circuits).
Experience using a CAD solid modeling system (SDRC IDEAS desired) and all MS
Office software. Must possess good interpersonal
communication skills. Must have ability to work in a fast-paced product
development environment and adapt to changing priorities. Must
have excellent time-management skills. Project Management skills
required (PMI certification desired). Direct experience negotiating and
sourcing product from Asia preferred. Prefer
familiarity with ATV vehicles and accessories and knowledge of DFM/A concepts
and applications. Experience in designing/specifying motors (DC or brushless)
and associated hardware (contactors,
switches, wiring) desired. Position
requires frequent verbal communications (talking and hearing) in English
language, frequent walking, lifting up to 40 pounds,
carrying, balancing, stooping,
reaching, handling, feeling,
bending and grasping. Some travel may be required.
To apply for this position (Engineer III,
Job number #05-111R), please mail
your resume and cover letter to: Warn Industries,
Attn: Human Resources, 12900 SE Capps Road, Clackamas, OR 97015. Please include job title and number in your application. Or, complete an application onsite by coming to Warn
Industries, 13270 SE Pheasant Ct., Milwaukie,
OR 97222 between 7 AM and 3:30 PM Mondays-Fridays. For more information, please contact Warn Human Resources at warnresume@warn.com. Note:
a post-offer, pre-employment drug
screening, physical and criminal
background check will be required
FACULTY
POSITIONS
NOTE: See archived versions of postings
submitted September–December 2005 at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/
GROVE CITY COLLEGE announces
a faculty opening in Mechanical Engineering beginning in the fall of 2006. A
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering is required; industrial experience is valued.
Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses primarily in the
thermal and fluid systems areas as well as laboratory courses. Qualified
applicants will enjoy working closely with students in laboratory and classroom
settings, as well as advising for
senior design projects and helping with curriculum development. A focus on
quality teaching is foremost at Grove City College,
and candidates must evidence a strong record of classroom teaching, meaningful scholarship within the field, and a commitment to instructing highly motivated
students (1317 average SAT for entering
freshmen in Mechanical Engineering) in a Christian liberal arts institution.
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. Send letter of
application, vita, transcripts,
names of four references (three professional and one pastoral), and a 4-5 paragraph essay relating your philosophy
of a liberal arts education and teaching mechanical engineering with the
College’s unique mission in higher education to: William P. Anderson, Jr.,
Ph.D., Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs, Grove City
College, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City,
PA 16127-2104. For further information,
see the “About Grove City College” section on our web site (www.gcc.edu).
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY. The
SDSU Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at
the Assistant Professor level.
Applicants must have an earned PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a closely
related field and expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with
aerospace applications. Faculty members,
in addition to developing a successful research program and teaching graduate
courses in their specialization, may
also be expected to teach undergraduate level aerospace engineering courses
such as aerodynamics, propulsion and
flight mechanics. Recent graduates as well as those with industrial or
university experience are welcomed. The
department offers the BS and MS degrees in Aerospace Engineering and
participates in the Joint Doctoral Program in Engineering Science/Applied
Mechanics with UCSD. Southern
California offers exceptional opportunities for industrial
research partnerships with its extensive aerospace industry. Additional information about the university
and the department may be obtained at http://www.sdsu.edu and http://engineering.sdsu.edu/aerospace . Initial review of applications begins
December 15, 2005, and will continue until the position is
filled. Expected start date is August
2006. Applicants should send a detailed
resume, a brief statement of
research and teaching interests,
three recent publications and complete contact information for three references
to Professor Allen Plotkin; Chair, Faculty Search Committee; Department of Aerospace
Engineering, San
Diego State University; San
Diego, CA 92182-1308. (619) 594-7019; aplotkin@sciences.sdsu.edu
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA. The
Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering invites applications and
nominations for multiple tenure track faculty positions at the rank of
Assistant, Associate or Full
Professor. Senior positions will be considered for applicants with exceptional
stature and professional record. Applicants in all areas of aerospace and
mechanical engineering will be considered but preference will be given to
candidates with expertise and interest in controls,
fluid dynamics, heat transfer and
solid mechanics. Opportunities for synergy with existing aerospace research
activities in the department, and
the University will be viewed favorably. The department is seeking an
individual who is able to work with diverse students and colleagues, and who has experience with a variety of teaching
methods and curricular perspectives. Preference will be given to candidates
with motivation and expertise to contribute to the focus areas of the
department and of the College
of Engineering. These
include, but are not limited to
Aerodynamics, Advanced materials, Bioengineering,
and Micro/Nano systems. Candidates with expertise at the interface of two or
more of these areas are especially encouraged to apply. The Department offers
excellent opportunities to interact with the Arizona
Health Sciences
Center,
the College of Optical Sciences,
and the Department of Planetary Sciences,
all of which enjoy international recognition as centers for world-class
academic programs and research.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and
graduate levels and to establish active research programs. Previous teaching
experience is expected for senior candidates,
and desirable in all cases. Required qualifications are a Ph.D. degree in
Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline, and demonstrated research potential or
accomplishments. Review of materials is currently ongoing and will continue
until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should consult the
university website URL: https://www.uacareertrack.com/ and enter job number
33891 then follow instructions to make a formal application for this position.
Faculty positions are also available in other areas of the Department of
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering as listed for job number 33891.
Applicants and interested individuals may contact Professor Anatoli
Tumin,
Chair, Aerospace or Mechanical
Engineering Search Committee,
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department,
The University of Arizona, 1130 N.
Mountain, P.O. Box 210119,
Tucson,
AZ 85721-0119.
Tel: 520-626-8724. Email: aero@ame.arizona.edu. URL: http://www.ame.arizona.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT
URBANA-CHAMPAIGN.
Applications and formal and informal nominations are sought for the Caterpillar
Chair in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Candidates should have a
demonstrated record of distinguished technical accomplishment in an area
relevant to mechanical science and engineering. The appointment will be made at
the Full Professor (with tenure) level. The successful candidate will hold the
Caterpillar Chair in Engineering. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Salary
is commensurate with qualifications and experience. To ensure full
consideration, applications must be
received by April 30, 2006. The
proposed starting date is August 16,
2006 or negotiable after closing date. In your cover letter, please reference search #10278. Interviews may be
conducted before the closing date,
but the final decision will not be made until after that date. Applicants are
encouraged to electronically submit a curriculum vitae
and contact information for four references to MIE-facultyrecruiting@uiuc.edu.
Alternatively, application material
may be mailed to Chair, Faculty
Search Committee, Department of
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1206
West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 USA. Phone: (217) 244-7388.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY. The
Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University
of Kentucky invites applications for
anticipated openings for tenure-track faculty positions at the Lexington campus for Fall 2006. These
positions require a PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related
discipline and a commitment to excellence in research,
teaching, and professional service.
Preference will be given to those who apply at the assistant or associate professor
ranks, and to those with interest in
thermal fluids/experimental fluid mechanics; aerospace systems design/flight
control; sensors and control/nano-devices; advanced materials processing;
biomedical systems; computational mechanics; product design &
manufacturing; and robotic systems design. (Refer to web page
http://www.engr.uky.edu/ME/ for more details). The department provides a
supportive environment for professional development,
and has strong ties with a number of centers and institutes at the University of Kentucky, including the Center for Manufacturing, the Center for Applied Energy Research, the Center for Computational Sciences, the Center for Biomedical Engineering, and the College
of Pharmacy and the Medical Center.
In addition, the department moved
into the new Ralph
G. Anderson
Building in 2002.
Potential candidates must apply on-line at www.uky.edu/ukjobs, Requisition No. SL510407. For any questions on the
on-line application process, please
contact HR/Employment, 112 Scovell Hall, Lexington, KY 40506-0064,
phone 859-257-9555, press
"2", or by email at
ukjobs@email.uky.edu. The firm application deadline is January 15, 2006,
unless extended on the HR website.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. The
UNH Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a tenure track position in
fluid dynamics or the thermal sciences. Of particular interest are candidates
with expertise in the experimental study of turbulent shear flows, including wall bounded turbulence, stratified flow,
reacting turbulent flows, or
convective heat transfer. The applicant
must have a clearly defined research agenda and some evidence of scholarly
productivity. Applicants must possess an earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering
or closely allied field, and
demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. The anticipated
starting date is August 2006. The appointment is intended to be at the
assistant professor level, but
highly qualified candidates will also be considered at the associate professor
level.
The successful candidate will be expected to: i) participate in the
thermal/fluid science component of the teaching mission of the department at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels,
and ii) establish a vibrant externally funded scholarly research program
including the active mentoring of MS and PhD students. In addition, the candidate will have numerous opportunities to
engage in interdisciplinary collaborations. UNH has an active group of
researchers who would benefit from interactions with the desired candidate.
These existing research activities include investigation of boundary layer flow
physics, theoretical and
experimental study of atmospheric and oceanic flows,
optical diagnostic development for fluid mechanics and combustion, and wide-ranging studies of plasma dynamics. The
application package should include a letter stating specific teaching and
research interests, a detailed
resume and the names of at least three references. The target date for
applications is January 31, 2006, but the search will remain open until the position
is filled. Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Application materials should be addressed to:
Joe Klewicki,
Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Mechanical Engineering Department, University
of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH, 03824.
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