OSU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

Week of January 29, 200 7

BULLETIN SECTIONS—QUICK LINKS

Upcoming Events

Miscellaneous Announcements

ME–IME Faculty/Graduate Seminars

Scholarships and Fellowships

Student Organizations

Job and Internship Postings—ME & IME Students

Faculty and Post-Doc Positions

About this e-bulletin

Attention IME, ME, and General Engineering Undergrads:

Sign Up THIS WEEK for your Spring Advising Session

IME, ME, and Gen Eng undergrads: Please drop by Dearborn 102 this week to schedule a 15-minute advising session during Spring Advising, which begins next Monday, February 5th, and runs through Friday, March 2nd. Sign-up sheets for advising sessions are at the Dearborn 102 front desk, and advisor assignments are posted on the big bulletin boards outside of Dearborn 102. (Please check that list before you sign up for your appointment, so you’ll know who your advisor is. Note that all General, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering students have now been assigned advisors, and Mechanical Engineering students may have a different advisor from last term.) The sooner you sign up, the better—prime times go fast! You must be advised in order to get your PIN number for Spring term.

Attention Mechanical Engineering Pro-School Students:

Additional Spring & Summer MECOP Internships Available

Gary Petersen, Director of the MECOP program, anticipates a number of additional MECOP internships for this Spring & Summer for ME students. If you are interested, contact Gary ASAP at Gary.P.Petersen@oregonstate.edu. You must fill out an application by Feb. 1 to be considered. The application will be available shortly on the MECOP website. Note that students on academic warning or probation will not be considered.

Breaking Department News!

Rawley Greene Wins International Competition!

Last Wednesday, Materials Science graduate student Rawley Greene took top honors in an international bowling contest held at Highland Bowl in Corvallis. Congratulations also go out to other top finishers from ME: Chris Way, Jay Kruzic, Chris Dandenau, and Justin Johnson.

UPCOMING EVENTS [back to top]

This Week…

Mon, Jan 29: EWB–OSU General Meeting. 6 pm, PEAVY 272. As usual, pizza and pop will be provided!

Mon, Jan 29: SAE Formula Team Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 132 (SAE shop).

Mon, Jan 29: Study Abroad Opportunities for Engineering Students Open House. 7–8:30 pm, Owen 106. Are you interested in learning about studying abroad? Come to this Open House and learn from engineering students who have done it. We offer several opportunities with English speaking programs. We also offer programs on all continents & many languages. One term, full year or summer!

Wed, Jan 31 and Thurs, Feb 1: Solar Vehicle Team Weekly Meetings for Machine Shop Work. Noon to 5 pm, WNGR 404.

Wed, Jan 31: SAE Baja Team Meeting. 5 pm, Rogers 230.

Wed. Jan 31: SMTA meeting at Microproducts Breakthrough Institute (MBI). 6–8:30 pm, Building 11, Hewlett-Packard Campus, Corvallis. All students and faculty invited. The event will include two IME senior project presentations (laser ablation reclamation and microchannel radiator development); a graduate student presentation on the design, fabrication and testing of ceramic mircoreactors; a tour of the MBI facility; and FREE PIZZA! Please RSVP to Dr. Toni Doolen at toni.doolen@oregonstate.edu. For more information or if you need transportation to and from the event, contact Dr. Doolen.

Thurs, Feb 1: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Effective Use of Collaborative Learning in the Classroom. 2–5 pm, Milam 215. This hands-on workshop provides faculty and GTAs with the background and tools to successfully integrate collaborative learning teams into their classes. Participants will look at the challenges that have prevented the use of learning teams, and explore a powerful team management model which addresses these challenges. Participants will also have an opportunity to experience the model and reflect on its features in more depth. Preregister at http://oregonstate.edu/ctl.

Fri. Feb 2: Oregon WAVE weekly meeting. 10 am, Graf Basement. Contact Matt Knudsen at matt.knudson@gmail.com for more information.

Fri, Feb 2: ME–IME Seminar: Using E-Resources for Graduate Literature Research. Presenters: Margaret Mellinger, Engineering Librarian for OSU Libraries, and Laurel Kristick, Head of Collection Development, OSU Libraries. 2:30–4 pm, Rogers 230.

Fri, Feb 2: HPV Team Meeting. 3 pm, Dearborn 5B (basement). We are still looking for new members, especially female riders for our spring competition (free trip to San Francisco!). For more information, contact Ryan Carpenter at carpryan@onid.orst.edu.

Plan Ahead...

Wednesday, Feb 7: Novellus Systems Information Session. 3 pm, Career Services Office (basement of Kerr Admin). Note: Jobs for which Novellus is currently interviewing include Manufacturing Operations Engineer (EE, ME, IE, and Manuf. E Majors), Field Service Engineer (EE and ME majors), and Hardware Engineer (EE, ME, and MAT SCI majors). See Job Postings section below for position descriptions. NOTE: Application deadline for all three jobs (through Career Services) is 1/29/07.

Tues, Feb 13: Career Services’ MOC (Making Outstanding Connections) Interviews Day. 9 am-4 pm, Career Services Offices. Practice interviewing with experienced recruiters and receive valuable feedback so you can make outstanding connections in your future interviews. Contact Career Services, 737-4085, to schedule your 30-minute appointment. Bring your resume to the appointment.

Thurs, Feb 15: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Learning Styles & Learning Perspectives 9–11 am, Milam 215.

Fri, Feb 16: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Integrating Brain Research into Your Teaching. 9 am–12 pm, Milam 215.

Tues, Feb 20: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Assessment Part I: Are Your Students Learning? 2–5 pm, Milam 215.

Tues, Feb 20: 2^nd Annual EECS–MIME Industry–Student Reception. 6 pm, Kelley Atrium. Save the date! More information and registration link forthcoming.

Wed, Feb 21. Winter Engineering Career Fair. 11 am–4 pm, CH2M-Hill Alumni Center. For a list of companies attending, see http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/engineering.php.

Mon, Feb 26: Society Of Women Engineers (SWE) Banquet. 6 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. All OSU College of Engineering students are invited to attend; sign up today in the Undergraduate Engineering Office (151 Batcheller Hall). Sponsored student tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. See Announcements Section below for details.

Fri, March 2: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Assessment Part II: Assessment Tools and Their Use in the Classroom. 2–4 pm, Milam 215.

Fri, March 9: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Course Portfolios. 2–4 pm, Milam 215.

Sat, June 16:. Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Commencement. 4– 6 pm, La Sells Stewart Center Austen Auditorium. SAVE THE DATE! More details to come as the date approaches. (Note: This commencement is separate from the university commencement.)

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top]

Departments-wide…

UPCOMING SWE BANQUET: Mon, Feb 26, 6 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. The Willamette Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers is sponsoring a banquet to celebrate National Engineers Week. The theme for National Engineers Week 2007 is “Engineers Make a World of Difference.” Dr. Carolyn Duran, Intel Corporation, will be our keynote speaker. The banquet will be attended by industry professionals from throughout the Willamette Valley. All OSU College of Engineering students are also invited to attend. If you are interested in attending this banquet, please sign up in the Undergraduate Engineering Office (151 Batcheller Hall). There are a limited number of sponsored tickets available for engineering students to attend the banquet. (Otherwise, tickets are $25 each.) Signups for sponsored tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have questions or need more information, contact Denise Emery by e-mail (denise.emery@oregonstate.edu) or call her at (541) 737-4645.

EXTENDED ME SHOP HOURS. The ME shop will be open on Wednesday & Thursday evening until 8:45 PM and Saturday 8:00- 5:00 for the remainder of the term. There will be a sign in/out sheet posted on the R-118 door that you need to sign when you use the shop during these extended hours. You can only sign up to use the lathes and milling machines in one 2-hour block per day. At the end of the 2 hours, if no one has signed up for the next block of time, you can sign up for that block of time. Also, for senior project, 382, Baja and Formula groups, you may only sign up for one machine per group per time slot. This means if someone in your group is using a mill at 10 am, the other members of your group are only allowed to use one lathe at the same time. Signup sheets for the following week will be posted on the shop door each Friday.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, INNOVATION, SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVITY (URISC) PROGRAM: CALL FOR SUMMER 2007 FUNDING PROPOSALS. URISC is a Research Office program that supports undergraduate research activities, enabling undergraduate students to initiate a scholarly relationship with faculty early in their academic careers. All undergraduate students currently pursuing a baccalaureate degree at OSU and who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply. Proposals must be initiated and written by the student, but should be done in close coordination with the faculty project advisor. For accepted projects, the Research Office will provide 60% of the total budget request, to a maximum of $1,800.00. Applications are due in the Research Office by March 5. The complete program description, application and proposal criteria are at the Research Office Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/urisc.htm. If you have questions, contact Debbie Delmore at 737-8390 or debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu.

NASA ANNOUNCES 2006-07 AERONAUTICS COMPETITION FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. The Fundamental Aeronautics Program of the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters is pleased to announce this year’s aeronautics competition for the 2006-07 academic year. For this year’s competition, students are invited to propose solutions for complex technical problems in hypersonic and supersonic flight; subsonic fixed and rotary wing transport; or Mars entry, descent, and landing. Some of these challenges occur in Earth's atmosphere, others occur in space. Individuals, small (<10-person), and larger undergraduate/graduate student teams are all invited to participate. Multi-disciplinary, multi-department teams are encouraged. College entries are due in late April. For competition details, visit http://aero.larc.nasa.gov/competitions_univ.htm.

Grad Students/Faculty/Staff

CALL FOR OREGON LAURELS FELLOWSHIP NOMINATIONS. The Graduate School invites nominations for the Oregon Laurels and the Supplemental Oregon Laurels graduate scholarships. Deadline to submit your nominations to the Graduate School is Feb. 22. For information about eligibility criteria for these merit-based tuition scholarships and about what should be included with the nomination please refer to the Graduate School’s Web site at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/grad_school/current/fellowships.html.

OSU CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) GRANTS AVAILABLE. The OSU Center for Teaching and Learning will be offering several workshops during winter term; all of these are listed in the Events section of this bulletin. In addition, the CTL will offer grants up to $2000 to projects supporting and improving teaching and student learning. The goal of this program is to recognize and reward teaching excellence and encourage instructors to engage in the creation of innovative learning experiences for their students and scholarship focused on teaching and learning. Grant applications are due January 31, 2007. Please go to the Center for Teaching and Learning website for grant application, workshop registration and additional details http://oregonstate.edu/ctl.

ASEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPENS. Housing and Registration has opened for the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. This year's ASEE Annual Conference will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 24-27, 2007. Plan now to join your friends and colleagues at the largest gathering of engineering educators in the United States. For more information go to http://www.asee.org/conferences/annual/2007 . For questions, call Leigh
Ann Watson at registrar@asee.org.

ASEE FELLOW NOMINATIONS. There is still time to nominate a deserving colleague for the grade of ASEE Fellow. The deadline is February 1, 2007, so you will have to hurry, but it is well worth it as the grade of Fellow is one of professional distinction. The ASEE Board of Directors confers this honor upon an ASEE member with outstanding qualifications and experience in engineering or engineering technology education. Fellows will be honored at the 2007 ASEE Awards Banquet, which will be held during the Annual Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 24-27, 2007. Requirements and nomination forms are available on the web at: http://www.asee.org/activities/awards/index.cfm. For questions regarding fellow member nominations, please contact Tim Manicom at t.manicom@asee.org or call 202-331-3519.

UPCOMING ME–IME FACULTY/GRADUATE SEMINARS [back to top]

Fri, Jan 26: Using E-Resources for Graduate Literature Research. Presenters: Margaret Mellinger, Engineering Librarian for OSU Libraries, and Laurel Kristick, Head of Collection Development, OSU Libraries. 2:30–4 pm, Rogers 230.

SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS [back to top]

SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS(SME) EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Application Deadline Feb 1. There is less than a week left for you to apply to receive a SME Education Foundation scholarship. Do not miss out on this opportunity to receive consideration for a scholarship for college expenses. The SME Education Foundation will award over $ 390,000 in scholarships during 2007. Individual scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000 or more. This is a great way to finance your educational expenses. Apply for the scholarship by going to the SME Education Foundation Web site:

http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/smeefhtml.pl?/foundation/scholarships/fsfstudp.htm&&&SEF&. Your Scholarship application is due on February 1, 2007.

SEATTLE FOUNDATION C.E.BOUCHER SCHOLARSHIP: Application deadline March 31.The following link directs you to a $3000 scholarship offered by The Seattle Foundation. http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/seattle_foundation.pdf. (Note from Seattle Foundation scholarship contact: “This scholarship was left to us in a bequest so there are no living advisors to the fund. Thus, unfortunately I do not have any additional information about the history or intent of the scholarship other than what is on the application. I do know that when the committee meets to select the recipients, they certainly look for more well-rounded individuals that have a variety of interests. Community service is always helpful but not required for this particular scholarship.”)

SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND RESEARCH FOR TRANSFORMATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SERVICE PROGRAM (SMART). The purpose of this DoD-sponsored scholarship-for-service program is to recruit and to retain civilian scientists and engineers to work at DoD agencies and laboratories. It is awarded to undergraduates, masters, and PhD students who have demonstrated outstanding ability and special aptitude for a career in scientific and engineering research and product development. During summer sessions, students will receive assignments as interns at DoD labs and agencies, or other assignments that will further their educational goals. After completion of their studies, SMART Scholars will be employed in assignments aligned with their areas of interest and needs of the DoD. Full Financial Support for Education and Salary/Stipend.The SMART Program will pay all required educational expenses including full tuition, required fees, and a book allowance of up to $1000annual salary or stipend (starting at $22.5K for undergraduates, $31K for masters students, and $38K for PhD candidates) and includes health benefits. For more information and to apply: http://www.asee.org/smart/ .

Application deadline is February 5, 2007.

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (GRFP). The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate study. The program offers a stipend of $30,000 a year for three years and a $10,500 cost of education allowance. U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent resident aliens are eligible. For more information and to apply, go to: http://www.nsf.gov/grfp.

NAVAL RESEARCH ENTERPRISE INTERN PROGRAM (NREIP). NREIP is a 10-week summer research opportunity for undergraduate juniors & seniors and graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a participating Navy Laboratory. The stipend amounts for the program are $5,500 for undergraduate students and $6,500 for graduate students. U.S. citizenship required; permanent resident aliens accepted at certain labs. The application is currently open and must be completed by January 12, 2007, with references due by January 19, 2007. For more information and to apply: http://www.asee.org/nreip.

THE NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM is open to US citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances. This program offers 1–3-year postdoctoral fellowships designed to increase the involvement of scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Navy. This program has a rolling admission. Go to: http://www.asee.org/nrl to learn more about the program.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS [back to top]

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/Membership/Join/. You can apply for membership online, at http://www.asme.org/Membership/Join/Become_Member.cfm. Or contact ASME–OSU chapter president Joseph Cooley at cooleyjo@engr.orst.edu. You are also invited to join the ASME mailing list (go to lists.oregonstate.edu group: ASME).

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS OSU (EWB-OSU)

EWB-OSU is a student chapter of EWB-USA with a mission to implement sustainable engineering projects in developing countries while developing responsible engineering students. We are currently working on developing and implementing a potable water delivery system for a small community in rural El Salvador. We have many opportunities to participate in this multi-disciplinary group (currently, about 30 academic majors and programs are represented!) and on the project. If you would like more information, please contact EWB-OSU at ewb_osu@yahoo.com. To see pictures taken by EWB-OSU members on a recent trip to El Salvador, go to http://groups.engr.orst.edu/ewb/ To join our mailing list for all of the latest information, please visit https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/ewb-osu. EWB-OSU officers for 2006-07 are: Douglas Van Bossuyt (President ), Evan Miles (Vice President), Kelly Wilson (Secretary), and Rob Hess (Treasurer).

HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM (HPV)

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. This year, we’ve got two groups going for design and development of a new 2007 bike: the Frame Team, working on frame, drive train and rider positioning components, and the Fairing Team, working on fairing and major aerodynamic components. If you’re interested in joining the team this term and helping us build this year’s vehicle, contact Ryan Carpenter (carpryan@onid.orst.edu). This winter, we’re meeting Fridays at 3 pm in Dearborn 5B (basement). Team web site: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/hpv/index.htm.

INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS (IIE)

The IIE provides leadership in developing students as industrial engineers. IEE participation enhances students’ networking and leadership skills and offers fun events for students to participate in. To learn more about the IIE, visit our web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie/. You can also email IIE Membership Chair Adam Eriksen at eriksena@gmail.com for more information about membership and meetings.

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 in the Kelley Engineering Building Conference room 1005 every Monday, 6:30 pm-10 pm. (Check the top of the piano in the KEC Lobby for updates.) For more information, contact Megan Colbath at colbathm@engr.orst.edu.

OREGON WAVE (WILLAMETTE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ENTERPRISE)

OREGON WAVE is a group of OSU students, professors, and industry partners who have modified one of the SAE MiniBAJA racers for autonomous control. We’re working on getting it ready for the next DARPA Grand Challenge, tentatively set for 2007–08. If you’re a graduate and undergraduate ME, EECS, or IME student interested in helping to make our robot the best in the world, please come to our weekly meeting in the basement of Graf Hall. This term, our meetings are Fridays at 10 am. Add yourself to the group’s mailing list at http://lists.oregonstate.edu (grandchallenge).

OSU SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM (OSUSVT)

OSUSVT is currently designing a solar-powered vehicle to compete in the 2007 World Solar Challenge in Australia. This is a university-wide project and interested people may still join in. Winter term meetings are on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at WNGR 404 for machine shop work. For more information, see the team web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/solar/ and/or email one of the team leaders—Hai Yue Han (hanh@engr.orst.edu ) or Kathy VanWormer (vanwormk@onid.orst.edu).

PI TAU SIGMA –OSU OMEGA CHAPTER

Pi Tau Sigma is a national Mechanical Engineering Honor Society that seeks to unify exceptional students so that they may use their talents in the service of others. According to the PTS constitution, "The object of this organization shall be to encourage and recognize superior scholarship, to foster the high ideals of the engineering profession, to stimulate interest in coordinating departmental activities, to promote the mutual professional welfare of its members, and to develop in students of mechanical engineering the attributes necessary for effective leadership and the taking up the responsibilities of a citizen living in a democracy." The first PTS chapter was created in 1915 at the University of Illinois, and since then the organization has expanded to include over 150 active chapters. Oregon State's Omega Chapter was established nearly 40 years ago. Today, our PTS chapter seeks to provide its members with social activities, leadership positions, and beneficial networking opportunities with both colleagues and industry. 2006-07 PTS officers include Jonathan Ritter, president; Liz Campagna, vice president; Clint Peterson, secretary; and Trevor Howard, treasurer. For more information please
visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/pts/home.html.

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE)

Formula SAE group meets on Mondays at 6 pm in the SAE shop (132 Rogers). Baja SAE group meetings are Wednesdays at 5 pm in Rogers 230. All OSU students are encouraged to attend!

SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS (SME)—OSU CHAPTER

OSU SME’s mission is to cultivate professional development, promote cross disciplinary exposure and create networking opportunities for OSU engineering students within the framework of manufacturing and manufacturing technology. For more information, visit the SME web site at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/sme/ or email the SME student chair, Aaron Black, at blacka@onid.orst.edu. You can download a membership application from http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/sme/files/Student_app.pdf.

SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (SMTA) —OSU CHAPTER. The SMTA is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations. For more information or to join the SMTA, visit www.smta.org. 2006-07 officers for the OSU chapter of SMTA are Tram Le, president; Chris Gregg, vice president; Roger Day, secretary; and Eric Hysell, treasurer. The faculty advisor is Dr. Toni Doolen.

JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME & IME STUDENTS [back to top]

Note: Be sure to check out AFTERCOLLEGE™, a network for college students and recent grads who are looking for entry level jobs, internships, and other opportunities. Over 19,000 engineering jobs and internships are currently listed. You can search on City and State, Job Type, Industry, and Type of Work, and you can specify keywords to narrow the search to your major. http://www.aftercollege.com/

Job and internship opportunities for ME and IME students are also posted on the bulletin boards outside Dearborn 102. Career Services also has numerous ME- and IME-related job and internship postings and upcoming interview sessions. To view the Career Services postings, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php and follow the instructions for logging in.

Internships: Research/Institution-based

BERUFSAKADEMIE RAVENSBURG (http://www.ba-ravensburg.de), located in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany (on beautiful Lake Constanze near the Swiss border) has an internship opportunity for a second or higher year Bachelors student or a Masters student in Mechanical Engineering. The internship can be commenced immediately, but start dates around October 1 ‘06 and January 1 ‘07 are also possible. The internship can last from 2 to 6 months. German language skills are not necessary. Internship functions/opportunities: The intern will assist the sponsoring professor in mechatronics, controls lab design, Matlab/Simulink, sensor investigations, Formula car, and/or Robcad software. Other topics can also be found depending on the student's interest. ME students interested in learning more about this international internship opportunity should contact Professor Bob Paasch (Paasch@engr.oregonstate.edu) or Professor Belinda Batten (Belinda.Batten@oregonstate.edu). [posted 7/17]

LANGLEY AEROSPACE RESEARCH SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM. The Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program is a 10-week summer internship at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) that benefits rising undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, atmospheric science, astrophysics, physics, chemistry, or selected aerospace disciplines of interest to LaRC. NASA Langley's primary mission is basic aeronautics and space technology research, and it is the NASA Center of Excellence for Structures and Materials. Three primary elements of the LARSS program are: (1) A research project completed by each participant under the supervision of a researcher that assumes the role of mentor for the summer including submission of an individual technical report. (2) Attendance at technical lectures by prominent engineers and scientists. (3) Participation in a poster session whereby students share the results of their project. Additional elements of this program include tours of LaRC wind tunnels, computational facilities, and laboratories. Library and computer facilities will also be available for use by the participants. Approximately 125 students are selected each year and sponsored for a 10-week period of research under the supervision of a NASA technical mentor. The research period begins the first week of June. Undergraduate juniors and seniors are awarded a scholarship of $4,500 for their summer research experience. This amount is increased to $5,000 for graduate students. For more information and to apply: http://research.nianet.org/larss/index.html. Application deadline: February 1, 2007.

NEW! NASA EXPLORATION INTERNSHIPS will provide students Exploration Science Mission Directorate (ESMD)-relevant work experience in industry or at a NASA center. Students will be engaged in hands-on engineering projects with a strong and involved placement mentor. Internships are open to juniors, seniors and graduate students. A current list of available internships can be viewed at http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/esmd/. ESMD Internship eligibility criteria: Must be U.S. Citizen to participate. Proof of citizenship will be required if selected. Age 18 or older. Community college, undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. Minimum of 30 credit hours/45 quarter hours completed. Minimum GPA of 3.0/4/0. Enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. university, college or community college. For more information about the internships see http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/esmdspacegrant/. To apply, complete the online application and follow the guidelines at http://platinum.ts.odu.edu/esmd2007.nsf/application?OpenForm. Application deadline is Feb 16, 2007 for the Spring term NASA ESMD internships. (Note: Oregon Space Grant http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/ will sponsor four (4) students from OSGC affiliate institutions to attend. Stipends will be for $6,000 direct to each student including travel funds.) Questions regarding the internship application should be directed to Theresa.M.Schroeder@nasa.gov.

NEW! NASA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM. NASA is looking for talented undergraduates to participate in our Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP). USRP offers undergraduates across the United States mentored research experiences at participating NASA Centers and research support facilities. USRP APPLICATIONS are now available at http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/app.htm for a 10-week summer and 15-week fall session in 2007. Students may apply for ONE or BOTH sessions to increase the chance of being selected to participate. However, students will only be able to participate in one session. Stipend: Students will receive $5,000 (Summer) or $7,500 (Fall) stipend for the research experience plus one round-trip airfare or ground transportation costs to and from JSC. (Note: Oregon Space Grant http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/ will sponsor one (1) student from an OSGC affiliate institution to attend.) Duration: 10 Weeks (Summer) or 15 Weeks (Fall). Application Deadlines: Summer Session - January 31, 2007; Fall Session - February 28, 2007. Applications are found online at http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/app.htm. Point of Contact at JSC: Sara Malloy (sara.w.malloy@nasa.gov). Program's official website: http://education.nasa.gov/usrp

RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (RISE) offers a unique internship model, giving North American students in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology and Physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on serious research projects. The doctoral students help integrate the undergraduate directly into the lab work and serve as personal and professional mentors. This year, the RISE database contains a record total of 505 internship openings at the top research institutions (e.g. Max-Planck and Fraunhofer Institutes) and universities in Germany. To access the internship offers, register online at http://www.daad.de/rise/en/4.html. The application deadline is February 2, 2007.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SUPERCOMPUTING INSTITUTE. The Supercomputing Institute for Digital Simulation and Advanced Computation is pleased to announce an Undergraduate Internship Program for Summer 2007 for undergraduate students. Projects are available in the following areas: Astronomy; Biochemistry; Bioinformatics; Biomedical Engineering; Biophysics; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Geology and Geophysics; Materials Science; Mathematics Mechanical Engineering; Medicinal Chemistry; Molecular Biology; Pharmaceutics; Physics; Planetary Science. The focus of the program is the application of computational approaches and visualization methods to supercomputing research. This includes digital simulation and advanced computation and all aspects of high-performance computing and scientific modeling and simulation as well as graphics, visualization, informatics, and high-performance network communications. Interns work with faculty members and their research groups on projects using high-performance computing environments to address problems in science and engineering that could not otherwise be attempted. This program provides an opportunity for a challenging and enriching educational experience for undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate or professional education. Full-time, 10 weeks; June 4 through August 10; $4,800 Stipend. Interns are responsible for their own travel and living expenses. Interns must be undergraduates at the time of the internship and must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and its possessions. For more information and to apply: http://www.msi.umn.edu/general/Programs/uip/. Application deadline is 2/28/07.

Internships: Industry-Sponsored

HEWLETT-PACKARD. HP has quite a few jobs and internships open for Mechanical Engineering students! There are jobs open in San Diego, Roseville, Vancouver, Boise, Cupertino, and Corvallis. To search for these jobs, head to www.hp.com/go/jobs and search the listings for Graduate Jobs, using the keyword "mechanical." Also, there are some internships opening up. Search for Intern jobs with "hardware" as a keyword. Some of the Hardware Intern jobs are appropriate for mechanical engineers. Please email HP's OSU campus manager, Ken Saul, at ken.saul@hp.com to let him know which jobs or internships you have applied to. [Posted 1/16]

JELD-WEN. Unlike many typical corporate-sponsored summer jobs, a JELD-WEN summer 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. Interns and JELD-WEN choose each other. This means that students are rewarded with as rich an experience as JELD-WEN can provide, in exchange for the student having considered and decided that they are seriously interested in a career in window and door manufacturing or distribution. Students in their third year in college, and planning to finish college the following year, are invited to apply. Interns gain valuable exposure to all areas of our business, while interning in actual production and managerial positions at one of our door, window or millwork manufacturing or distribution companies. By both observing and participating in management, you'll essentially be apprenticed in all key aspects of our business, learning the complete business process. Internship Length: 8-12 weeks in US / 12-16 weeks in Canada. Salary - Paid Every Two Weeks: $1,100 US / $1,300 CAN plus overtime. If you (1) are interested in learning manufacturing from the ground up, (2) are interested in managing people, (3) enjoy working with mechanical equipment, (4) are willing to commit to a summer paid internship position prior to your senior year, and (5) are open to considering a company such as ours for full-time employment after graduation, we strongly encourage you to apply for a JELD-WEN summer internship. For more information and to apply: http://www.jwinterns.com/how.html. [posted 12/11]

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY, INC., in Gresham, OR, is looking for an Industrial Engineering Intern (6 months). Through a variety of projects and interactions with management and executive management, this intern will have multiple opportunities to apply IE concepts while gaining invaluable on-the-job experience. Completing this internship significantly increases an individual’s chances for full-time employment with Microchip upon graduation. Position Summary: Assist in coordination and planning for wafer fab start-up and expansion. Help improve manufacturing efficiency. Essential Functions: Conduct time studies, update and improve fab reports. Analyze and design workflow and workstations. Participate in continuous improvement projects. Qualifications: Must be an IE pro-school student and available Summer/Fall 2007 or Spring/Summer 2008. Previous engineering-related internship/co-op work experience is a plus. Must have a record of strong academic performance and extracurricular achievement; exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity; and proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Minimum Physical Qualifications: Must possess the ability to stand 10%, walk 5%, sit 85%. Must also be able to lift 50 lbs, carry 40 lbs, push and pull 80 lbs. To apply: please reference job code G172; email your resume to greshamresumes@microchip.com or fax to 503.669.6055. Please use only one form of reply, email preferred. [Posted 11/13/06]

OREGON MEMORIALS, ELITE GRANITE & MARBLE, a growing manufacturing company, has an immediate opening for a Safety Management Intern. The qualified candidate will have experience putting together creative presentations and be willing to work alongside the HR/Operations Manager in a manufacturing environment. In addition, the candidate must have high ethical standards; should be familiar with OSHA compliance issues and willing to study/learn more about them along the way; should be able to do research and write reports, and put together and present learning modules. Public speaking ability is a must. Resourcefulness, creativity, and the ability to work as a team member are also vital to the success of this position. For more information, contact Denise Georgioff, HR/Operations Director, at dgeorgioff@OregonMemorials.com or 503.648-359. To apply: Email letter of interest and resume to Denise Georgioff at the address above.

TEKTRONIX has an opening for a Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern. This is a 3–6-month internship opportunity for ME juniors and seniors moving toward an advanced degree. Join a highly skilled and energetic team of mechanical engineers developing leading edge test and measurement products including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, probes, wireless communication, and video monitoring and test products. The intern will focus on product design and/or fixture design using Pro/Engineer; will work closely with vendors to optimize designs for cost, performance, manufacturability, and reliability; and will be teamed in a mentoring program with Mechanical Engineer. The internship may involve specific analysis and testing to known requirements as well as research-oriented activities. Great opportunity to work in the high tech industry with supportive people, using state-of-the-art design tools to solve challenging engineering problems in a creative design atmosphere. Job Requirements Mechanical Engineering major at junior or senior level. 3.3 minimum GPA. Knowledge of heat transfer principles, materials, drafting, and manufacturing processes is required. ProE/CAD experience is highly desirable. Candidates with less education/experience may be considered for other opportunities. If interested, e-mail résumé and cover letter to Jani Buckmaster, jani.buckmaster@exgate.tek.com, specifying job # IRC28626, or apply on line at https://jobs.tek.com, using IRC28626 as the search keyword. You may also contact Brian J. Wood, Senior Manager, Program Management, for more information: brian.j.wood@tektronix.com. [posted 11/06/06; renewed 12/11/06]

Jobs

BOB TRAILERS, INC. (www.bobgear.com), a top manufacturer of jogging strollers and bicycle cargo trailers, has an immediate opening at our new Boise, Idaho location for a Product Development Engineer. Successful candidate will work within the Product Development Department. Primary responsibilities include all aspects of product development including scheduling, prototyping, designing, testing, etc. Must be adept at working under schedule & budget constraints within a team atmosphere. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Engineering design and development of outdoor gear; scheduling timelines for product implementation; periodic product meetings (design reviews); management of prototype fabrication and testing; production ready design drawings; design and scheduling of testing programs for product certification; technical communications with overseas suppliers; overseas travel to factories for production oversight and approval (approximately 5%); and in-house technical support. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering required, preferably Mechanical Engineering; knowledge of SolidWorks for 3-D modeling and drawing creation; knowledge of AutoCad a plus; experience working with MS Office Applications; highly motivated, well-organized, detail oriented individual; preferably will have a basic understanding of the following manufacturing technologies: Machining, Forming, Welding, Heat Treatment, Injection molded plastics, Riveted assemblies, and Packaging. Salary: DOE. To apply: e-mail a cover letter, resume, and employment application (available from www.bobgear.com/bobjobs) to Info@bobgear.com (Attn: Mike) or fax them to (208) 375-5172 (Attn: Mike). [posted 1/21/07; end date 3/30/07]

NEW! THE BOEING COMPANY is looking for an Entry level Manufacturing Engineer at its Portland, OR, location. Job duties and responsibilities include: Investigates solutions to engineering and production problems of limited scope and impact. Documents manufacturing processes. Participates on engineering and manufacturing teams to improve product quality. Ensures the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the type design. Uses process engineering principles and techniques. Develops, establishes, and guides requirements for assembly, tooling simulations, and manufacturing configurations. Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams. For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobSearch and specify Job Req # 07-1000480. [posted 1/29/07; no closing date specified on Boeing web site]

CARRUTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, a growing manufacturer of proprietary equipment used in the food processing industry, has openings for:

§ Design Engineer /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.

§ 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). This is an ongoing employment opportunity for OSU grads.

CELERITY, INC., located in Tualatin, OR, has a full-time position open for a Mechanical Design Engineer II capable of designing and analyzing mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging. Job responsibilities: Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Assist in the generation of manufacturing assembly procedures and instructional manuals. Document designs with drawings, specification and materials list. Manage projects with general guidance. Work independently with moderate supervision. Essential requirements: BSME or equivalent work experience, or combination of education and experience required. Vocational or technical training preferred. 5-7+ years engineering or related work experience required. AutoCAD, Inventor, ProE, Solidworks, Unigrafix or other design package experience required. Ability to apply knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, practices and procedures. Ability to interact with internal and external customers. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs. To apply: Submit resume to spine@celerity.net, referencing Job # 6736. [posted 11/20/06; end date extended to 1/31/07]

COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING, located in Bend, OR, is looking for an entry-level liaison engineer. Position Description: The Liaison Engineer is the front-line contact between Manufacturing and Engineering regarding production issues requiring engineering input or resolution. Within established guidelines and capability, the Liaison Engineer personally dispositions Non Conformance Reports and assures a timely transfer of information between Manufacturing and Engineering. Job Responsibilities: Work directly with manufacturing personnel in resolving production problems needing engineering assistance and in dispositioning NCR’s. Evaluate issues relating to parts not conforming to current type design and determines whether a part can be used as is, reworked or must be scrapped. Assist manufacturing in interpreting and implementing engineering changes as they are being implemented on the shop floor. Other related duties as assigned. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of composites and composite manufacturing processes. Ability to interface with QA and Production on dispositions and corrective actions. Skills to interpret engineering requirements of composite process specifications. Ability to make decisions based on researched facts. Knowledge of repair methods used on composite aircraft structure. Knowledge of machines and machine shop practices. Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent in Engineering (ME preferred); general aviation product knowledge; good oral and written communication skills. Physical Demands:

Include but are not limited to listening, talking, concentration, standing, sitting, bending, reaching and lifting to 25 pounds. Other: Columbia Aircraft is a drug free work place. Pre-hire and random drug tests are a condition of employment. Job position is applicable to 1st shift, 2nd shift, and Staggered Shift (12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m.). To apply: Please send resume to christina.bainbridge@flycolumbia.com. [posted 12/11; position available ASAP but spring and summer graduates are also invited to apply.]

ESCO ENGINEERED PRODUCTS (www.esco-engproducts.com) is looking for a Design Engineer. Position summary/description: You will be using advanced tools for 3-D product design (Cad-Unigraphics) and Database Management (Agile-ORACLE). You will work with customers, vendors, and ESCO sales, marketing, production, and manufacturing to ensure that customer expectations are achieved. Critical to this position is the need for strong analytical skills, creativity, and a good understanding of engineering principles. Qualifications: Applicants must have a 4 year degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering. Must also have design experience, skill in the use of Unigraphics CAD, and preferably have familiarity with the mining industry. There will also be opportunities to travel to ESCO's global locations and customer sites.

To apply: Send resume and salary history to: ESCO Engineered Products Headquarters, Attn: Dennis Christen, 2141 N.W. 25th Ave., Portland, OR 97210-2578, USA, Phone 503.228.2141 or email resume to: dennis.christen@escocorp.com [Posted 09/25/06; ongoing employment opportunity.]

FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL, a worldwide leader in Design and Manufacturing with fiscal year 2006 revenues of USD $15.3 billion, has several opportunities for engineering students who have completed at least 2 years of engineering coursework to work 10-20 hrs a week onsite at Hewlett Packard in Corvallis. These part-time employees will be working with Flextronics and Hewlett Packard R&D Engineering and manufacturing teams. Find out how engineering is really done on a global scale. The ideal candidate will have completed 2 years of engineering courses and at least one programming class. Please contact Rudy Schalk at 715-3287 or rudy.schalk@hp.com with any inquiries. Expected pay rate is $10-15/hr. [posted 11/13/06]

NEW! FMC FOOD TECH (www.fmcfoodtech.com), a leading supplier of integrated food processing solutions and one of our MECOP companies, is looking for two Application Engineers at its Madera, CA, location. Position Description: FMC application engineers technically aid the sales force, customers, and potential customers in an effort to drive machinery, parts, and service sales. This entry level position requires a four-year BS or BA degree in Engineering (ME, EE, or AE), Industrial Technology or Food Science. For detailed information about job responsibilities and applicant qualifications, see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/FMCAppEng.doc. To apply: Send cover letter and resume to the attention of Rob Empie, HR Manager, FMC Technologies, Inc., 2300 Industrial Ave., Madera, CA 93639 or robert.empie@fmcti.com. For additional information about the job, contact Jeff S. Arthur, Technical Applications Engineering Manager, at jeff.arthur@fmcti.com or 559-661-3385. [posted 1/29; end date 2/26/07]

NEW! GAGE INDUSTRIES (Lake Oswego, OR), a leading manufacturer of thermoformed plastics, has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineer. This individual will assist in new product introduction, defining of work processes and manufacturing documentation, and continual improvement of those manufacturing processes once implemented. Qualifications: 3-5 yrs of related, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. (Summer and/or internship experience acceptable.) Degree in plastics, manufacturing, mechanical or other applicable engineering discipline. Experience with 3D solid modeling, ISO type systems and MRP systems. Proficiency in MS Office tools. Experience with large plastic parts and ProE preferred. Knowledge of multi-axis robots and/or machining, SPC data collection, thermoforming process, CMM inspection and lean manufacturing are also a plus. Gage Industries offers a competitive benefits packaging, including Medical-Vision-Dental insurance, 401k, Holiday and Vacation, etc. There is no relocation assistance offered for this position. A pre-employment drug screen is required. To apply: Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Gage Industries Inc., Attn: Mfg-Eng, P.O. 1318, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, or via email to dyee@gageindustries.com. [posted 1/29/07; end date 2/26/07]

GE SECURITY in Tualatin, OR, has a 12-month entry-level contract position with direct hire possibility, for a Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer with HTML/XML knowledge. $25 to $28 per hour. GE Security is creating an on-line database/website to manage manufacturing processes such as Part returns, Repair cycles, Cross business, etc. GE is currently using paper forms to manage the process and needs someone to create an online database and implement it. The Ideal candidate should have some programming knowledge/experience and an understanding of manufacturing processes (not a high-level programmer). A Bachelor’s degree would be great but is not required. If interested, please e-mail resume to Jeff Weintraub, Senior Technical Recruiter, Adecco Technical, at jeff.weintraub@adeccona.com. You can also contact Jeff with questions about this position at 503-221-1500 X14 or 800-243-1055. [posted 1/8/07; end date 2/15/07]

NEW! JELD-WEN INC. WINDOW GROUP (Klamath Falls, OR) has spring-hire opportunity for a Product Design Engineer. Position description: The Product Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing new products, improving existing products, and coordinating all aspects of development projects as directed by the Corporate Product Development Manager. Job responsibilities: Control and administer product development projects under the direction of the Design Engineering Manager; work with general managers and product development site facilitators; interface with the Head CAD Operator; review drawings and product change requests for accuracy; communicate with suppliers as needed; assemble, publish, and distribute product specification sets; participate as a team member in the JELD-WEN Product Development and Idea Screening processes; build and troubleshoot R&D prototypes; coordinate product testing and certification; gather, organize and publish technical manuals. Personal requirements: Highest ethical standards, honesty with personal integrity, and willingness to support the JELD-WEN Mission Statement and promote JELD-WEN Inc. Excellent oral communication skills and comfortable speaking in front of groups; able to take and understand verbal direction; detail oriented; good project management skills; self starter; capable of working with little direction; team oriented; schedule driven; able to provide a sense of urgency towards project completion; able to work collaboratively, gain consensus from diverse groups, and build internal and external alliances. Must be able to travel. Key technical skills/knowledge requirements: Correct and effective use of corporate-approved CAD software; ability to present recommendations to upper management using applicable computer software including MS Word and Excel; technical aptitude; correct use of corporate office computer software; understanding of lean manufacturing concepts, the JELD-WEN Inc. Product Development Process, and the fundamentals of DFMA and its philosophy. To apply: email resume and cover letter with “Product Design Engineer” in the subject line to garyb@jeld-wen.com. [Posted 1/29/06; end date July 2007]

Note: Check the Jeld-Wen website for other current openings: http://www.jeld-wen.com/about/employment.cfm.

Large international MANUFACTURING COMPANY located in Portland, OR, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. Job responsibilities: Coordinate and provide technical consulting to Sales Administration, Pricing, Option Control, and Field Sales Staff on option definition, compatibility and availability. Provide large account support on complex and sensitive issues for an International Manufacturer. Requirements: BSME; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; pass pre-employment drug test and background check. $20-$24/hr. To apply, email resume and cover letter to pstewart@rosecitypersonnel.com. Posted 1/16/07; end date 1/31/07

NEW! NOVELLUS SYSTEMS will be interviewing in February in the Career Services Office for the following positions. Students must apply on-line through Beaver Recruiting System http://oregonstate.edu/career.. Deadline for applications is 1/29. Info Session for all three positions scheduled for 3 pm, Feb 7, Career Services Office.

§ Manufacturing Operations Engineer. Job Locations: San Jose, CA; Tualatin, OR. Novellus' Manufacturing Operations Engineering position is designed to introduce new college graduates to a real-life manufacturing environment within a dynamic, fast-paced organization. The candidate will be responsible for providing technical assistance to production personnel regarding operations and maintenance. Newly hired engineers are provided with a six-month training program designed to seed manufacturing-minded individuals into the design, development and manufacturing support functions at Novellus. During the latter part of training, individuals are enrolled in various soft-skills and/or technical classes. Upon completion of training, the engineer is fitted for an Operations Engineering position, within Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Engineering, or Quality Engineering. Decisions on final position are based on the level of experience / skill-sets acquired during training as well as the individual's career aspirations. Novellus has an excellent track record of promoting and transferring employees into roles of increasing responsibility and technical challenge. Position Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess, at minimum, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or closely related degree. The candidate should demonstrate excellence in their academic pursuits (GPA 3.00 or higher) and display a high degree of enthusiasm, energy, and a career interest in the semiconductor industry.

§ Hardware Engineer. Job Locations: San Jose, CA; Tualatin, OR. Novellus' Hardware Engineering position is designed to introduce new college graduates to a real-life hardware design environment in a dynamic, fast-paced organization. The position is designed to fully prepare the hardware engineer to participate in the design, development, and new product launch functions at Novellus. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are bright, motivated, and have excellent communications skills to function as key members of a product development team designing the next generation of semiconductor process equipment hardware. Job duties may also include developing hardware to provide new functionality and to further enhance existing equipment system performance. Novellus has an excellent track record of promoting and transferring employees into roles of increasing responsibility and technical challenge. Position Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a BS (MS preferred/selected Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related fields. The candidate should demonstrate excellence in their academic pursuits and display a high degree of enthusiasm, energy, and career interest in the semiconductor industry. Novellus Systems may sponsor foreign nationals for non- immigrant and immigrant visas.

§ Field Service Engineer. The Field Service Engineer position is designed to acclimate new college graduates to a customer service engineer role. The engineer will be assigned a Field Service Engineer position at one of our various US field office locations. The candidate will be responsible for performing on-site installation, service and repair of complex equipment and systems; reviewing and approving operational quality of system equipment; instructing customers in the operation and maintenance of Novellus systems; serving as company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects; working on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors; and exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions. This program starts with formal technical and developmental classroom-style training in our Education Services Center located in San Jose, CA. Additional classroom-style training may take place Oregon and/or Arizona. Subsequent on-the-job training in the Customer Satisfaction group provides the trainee opportunity to gain valuable knowledge as to how our products are designed, tested, manufactured, and supported in the field. Position Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related engineering disciplines. The candidate should have demonstrated excellence in their academic pursuits and display a high degree of enthusiasm, energy, and a career interest in the semiconductor industry. Excellent communication skills are required. Preferred candidates will have an aptitude for hands-on work involving detailed troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, chemical and software systems on cutting edge equipment. Candidates must be willing to accept assignment anywhere within the US. Primary locations include Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, New York, Texas, and Virginia. Novellus will work to determine assignment location based on the needs of the company and the preference of the individual. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US on a permanent basis.

PACIFICORP is currently recruiting for a Distribution & Transmission Planner. The position is full time and located in our Portland office. The successful candidate will develop cost estimates and resource requirements for construction and maintenance projects involving transmission, distribution and telecommunication facilities. Responsibilities: Review design drawings to perform material take-offs and determine resource requirements. Work with management regarding requests for proposal (RFP) preparation, developing pricing schedules and proposal evaluations to support the competitive bid process and negotiate project pricing with contractors for construction and maintenance projects involving transmission, distribution and telecommunication facilities, and generation interconnect and transmission service projects. Prepare pre-approval project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence. Coordinate with project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements. Contribute to the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates. Travel may be required. Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience resulting in knowledge of construction and maintenance planning and costing practices within the high voltage industry. Three plus years cost estimating experience in the high voltage industry a plus. Ability to assess and evaluate facility conditions, determine resource requirements and estimate costs. Design and development skills to review and understand detailed drawings, plans and specifications for implementing projects. Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate requirements participate on project teams and negotiate project pricing with construction contractors. Strong customer focus and initiative to deliver estimates in a work environment requiring the assignment of several concurrent estimates. Proficient knowledge of engineering specifications, regulations impacting construction and maintenance (OSHA, ADA, etc.) and common industry practices, procedures, contract law, and estimating principles. Demonstrated expertise in the use of spreadsheet and word processing tools. Working knowledge of SAP. Ability to travel and conduct site assessments as needed.

Preferred: Knowledge of the Company’s processes, policies, procedures and construction and maintenance standards. Demonstrated expertise in the use of Visual Basic for Applications. Project Management or Estimating Accreditation. For more information, please contact Marilyn Burd, Senior Recruiter, at 503.813.5992. To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pacificorp.com and apply for position number 061143. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. [posted 1/8/07; looking to fill job by the end of January]

The SYNETICS SOLUTIONS DIVISION of Brooks Automation (http://www.syneticsinc.com/) is looking for a Test Engineer. Position Description: This position has the primary responsibility of testing semiconductor automation robotic equipment and is an excellent opportunity for a new engineer to gain broad insight into wafer handling robotics. Job Responsibilities: Develop test methods and procedures based on specifications or problem statements, and validate performance of new products; create and maintain data acquisition systems – hardware and software; set up and configure equipment to be tested; execute tests, report data and conclusions, and create test reports; participate in design reviews and product development meetings; design testing methodology, hardware, software, and data collection systems for products in production; maintain lab equipment, calibration, and test lab schedule; and develop and maintain standard testing procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, focus on electromechanical systems and controls. MS preferred. Programming skills: LabVIEW required. C, C++, or Visual Basic also preferred. Experience in basic metrology, data collection, and data processing via software applications. Strong interest in automation equipment and robotics. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Capability to author and present concise technical reports. Good organizational and communication skills. To apply: Send resume and cover letter to Jody J. Clow, Automation Engineering Manager, Synetics Solutions Division/Brooks Automation, 18870 NE Riverside Pkwy, Portland, OR 97230, jclow@syneticsinc.com, (503)465-6059. You can also contact Jody Clow with any questions you may have about this position. [posted 11/27; application deadline extended to 2/1/07]

TYCO ELECTRONICS/PRECISION INTERCONNECT in Wilsonville, OR (http://www.precisionint.com ) has immediate openings for Manufacturing Engineers . Tyco Electronics/Precision Interconnect is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of interconnect solutions for customers with demanding requirements for miniaturization, dense packaging and electrical/mechanical optimization. Duties: New Product Development, including risk analysis and process characterization and qualification; work closely with Design Engineering and Manufacturing personnel during development phases of projects to ensure a timely product release. Tool and fixture design. Defining and optimizing manufacturing processes. Technical liaison for product transfers, including coordination of engineering and technical activities between Portland, Mexico, and China plants. Global standardization of processes/products. Cost reduction activities, including process improvements, conversions and new process development. Systemic improvement activities, including streamlining, standardization of documentation, change control, quality, and transfer processes. Establishing and implementing quality and safety controls and improvements. Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS in Engineering, preferably a BSIE, BSME or BSEE or equivalent. Two or more years in a manufacturing engineering experience. CAD skills, especially related to fixture and tool design. Experience with electronic assembly, including soldering and SMT operations. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a rapidly changing set of objectives. Strong interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Technical project management experience is helpful. To apply: Please visit http://jobsearch.tycoelec.newjobs.com (under Location Search, select “Oregon – Portland”).

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