OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, &
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Week of February 5, 2007
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
Spring Advising Now in Progress: Feb.
5–Mar. 2.
Attention IME,
ME, and Gen Eng undergrads: If you haven’t yet
signed up for your spring advising appointment, please do so ASAP in Dearborn 102. Spring Advising starts today, February 5th,
and runs through Friday, March 2nd. If you have signed up, don’t forget
to show up for your appointment! You must be advised in order to get your
PIN number, which lets you register for spring term.
Also Now In Progress: IME–ME Candy Sale
for OSU Food Drive
The annual IME–ME candy sale starts today
in Covell 118 and Dearborn 102. Bags of candy are $1, and all proceeds go towards the OSU Food Drive. Stop
by and satisfy your sweet tooth, and buy a bag for a friend while you’re at it!
And Another OSU
Food Drive Event Also Needs Your Donations:
The Academic Success Center
is collecting donations for a
"Stuff for Kids" silent auction that will take place at the
center, 102 Waldo Hall, Feb. 21-23. They
are looking for toys, clothes, and books that are in new or gently used
condition. All proceeds from the auction will go to Linn-Benton Food Share for
the OSU Food Drive.
Receipts for tax records are available on request. Contact: Elizabeth Thomas at
737-2272 for more information.
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, Feb 5:
SAE Formula Team Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 132 (SAE shop).
Wed, Feb 7 and Thurs, Feb 8: Solar Vehicle Team Weekly Meetings for Machine
Shop Work. Noon to 5 pm, WNGR 404.
Wed, 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.
Wed, Feb 7: SAE Baja Team Meeting. 5 pm, Rogers 230.
Wed, Feb 7: Recruiting
meeting for Senior ME, IME, DHE and EXSS students interested in participating
in a design experiment. 7 pm, Rogers
226. During a 2-week experiment conducted through OSU’s Mechanical Engineering
Department, participants will spend 20 hours working as members of a design
team, earning up to $300 for their study participation. For more information,
come to the meeting and/or contact Professor Bob Paasch at paasch@engr.orst.edu
or 737-7019.
Fri. Feb 9: Oregon WAVE weekly meeting. 10 am, Graf
Basement. Contact Matt Knudsen at matt.knudson@gmail.com for more information.
Fri, Feb 9: ME–IME Seminar: Design as a (Warm and) Fuzzy Endeavor. Presenter: Robert Stone, Associate
Professor, Dept. of Interdisciplinary Engineering, and Director, Student Design
and Experiential Learning Center (SDELC), University of Missouri at Rolla (UMR)
School of Engineering. Distinguished Visiting
Professor, US
Air Force Academy Department of Engineering Mechanics. 1:30–3 pm in Rogers 226 (1:30–2 pm social time) and Rogers 230 (2–3 pm presentation).
Fri, Feb 9: 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...
Mon, Feb 12: Engineers Without Borders (EWB) General Meeting. 6-7 pm, BAT
250.
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.
Tues, Feb 13: Colloquium by Retired 4-Star
Admiral Admiral Bruce DeMars. LaSells Stewart Center. Free and open to the public.
Thurs, Feb 15: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Learning Styles & Learning Perspectives 9–11 am, Milam 215.
Thurs, Feb 15: 2nd Annual BRANCHING
OUT dinner. 6 pm, CH2M HILL
Alumni Center.
The mission of BRANCHING OUT
is to generate an opportunity for students from underrepresented populations
(racial/ethnic minorities, disabled students, gay and lesbian students) to
network with, and learn from, employers who are committed to fostering
the success of individuals from underrepresented groups in the workplace. Learn
about diversity in the workplaces of today and tomorrow during a panel discussion with
employers. Food and beverages will be provide. Business attire is required.
Space is limited; please register by Friday, February 9th, to
Miranda Smith, Career Services, miranda.smith@oregonstate.edu.
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:
2nd 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: Willamette Valley
National Engineers Week 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
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Departments-wide…
ATTENTION ME & IME SENIORS: Design Experiment
Subject Recruiting. Senior ME, IME, DHE and EXSS students can earn up to
$300 by doing design. During a 2-week experiment conducted through OSU’s
Mechanical Engineering Department, students are to spend 20 hours working as
members of a design team. For those
interested, please attend the recruiting meeting on Wednesday, February 7th, at
7:00 pm in Rogers Hall 226.
ATTENTION ME & IME SENIORS: Grants Available for Senior
Project Teams Conducting Large Scale Energy Systems Design Projects. Gregory and Jennylee Nesbitt have established a grant
program for student teams conducting Large Scale Energy Systems design projects
and planning to present their design results at the OSU Engineering Expo to be
held on May 11, 2007. Eight to ten grants will be awarded ranging from $500 to
$750. These grants are to be used towards the expense of Research and design
materials, component fabrication, and display materials. Only one grant can be
awarded per team and collaboration between engineering disciplines is
considered favorably in the evaluation process. To apply for a grant send the
following information to Ms. Teresa Culver (Teresa.Culver@oregonstate.edu): 1. Title of Project. 2. Student names and respective
departments. 3. Summary of the design concept and its potential to impact large
scale energy production or savings. (~500 words). 4. Proposed Budget. The deadline for application is February
14, 2007. Notification of awards and project reimbursement requirements
will be issued March 1, 2007.
STUDENT ORAL PRESENTATION PRACTICE EVENT FOR
REGIONAL ASME “OLD GUARD” COMPETITION IN IDAHO.
The ASME Oregon Section invites Mechanical Engineering students and ASME
members to an oral presentation competition to be held Friday, March 9th, 6–9 p.m. at Buster’s Texas Style
Barbecue, 11419 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard (just west of the Hwy 99/I-5
interchange—see
http://www.bustersbarbecue.com/maps/index.htm#Tigard). This event gives students an opportunity to practice
their presentations for the regional ASME “Old Guard” competition (to be held
March 30-31, 2007 at the University of
Idaho in Moscow,
ID) and to get help from section members in preparing
for the Idaho
competition. Free dinners will be provided
for presenters and their team members. Others attending may purchase
meals at Buster’s, where there is a cafeteria-style selection of entrees and
deserts. Awards: The competition will consist of short oral
presentations by students discussing their current projects. A panel of
three ASME Section members will judge the competition. Prizes will be
awarded for the following rankings: 1st -- $200; 2nd -- $100; 3rd
-- $75; 4th, 5th, and 6th -- $50 each. Presenters: By March
2, please send an Email to Amir Jokar at jokar@vancouver.wsu.edu, attaching either your abstract or PowerPoint
presentation file. Questions should also be directed to Amir Jokar .
Free registration: Presenters, other students, and all ASME members
may register at the Acteva website, http://www.acteva.com/go/ASMEOregon. Presenters should order tickets for themselves
and their team members.
NATIONAL
ENGINEERS WEEK BANQUET: Monday, 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.
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
NOTE TO GRAD STUDENTS: PACIFIC NW NATIONAL
LABORATORY (PNNL) in Richland,
WA, currently has three graduate-level job openings. For more information, see the Jobs &
Internships section of this e-bulletin.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2007 WOMEN OF
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. Each year, in
conjunction with National Women’s History Month, the Women’s Center at Oregon
State University (OSU) presents the Women of Achievement Awards. These
awards honor the contributions and commitment of outstanding women on our
campus and throughout the state of Oregon
whose work has benefited women. If you would like to nominate someone for
this award, please use the nomination form at http://.../WomenAchieveNominations.pdf. We
hope that at least one recipient of the award will be a student at Oregon State
University. The deadline for submitting nominations is
March 12. The committee will be making final decisions by April 2,
and notifying successful nominees that week. The awards will be presented
at the OSU Women’s Center on Friday, April 27, 3:30-5:30 pm.
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]
Friday,
Feb 9: Design as a (Warm and) Fuzzy Endeavor. Presenter: Robert Stone, Associate Professor, Dept. of Interdisciplinary
Engineering, and Director, Student Design and Experiential Learning Center
(SDELC), University of Missouri at Rolla (UMR) School of Engineering.
Distinguished Visiting Professor,
US Air Force
Academy Department of Engineering Mechanics.
Seminar
time and location:
1:30–2 pm: Social time in Rogers 226 (coffee
and tea served)
2–3 pm: Seminar presentation in Rogers 230
SCHOLARSHIPS
and FELLOWSHIPS [back to top]
DIVERSITY-BUILDING
AWARDS: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS.
Individual
donors have provided scholarship opportunities in recognition of the importance
of a diverse student population at Oregon
State University.
A committee of former faculty and alumni will review applications for academic
achievement, involvement in the community, special talents, employment
experience, aspirations and/or financial need (as determined by the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) and donor-specified criteria such as
country of origin, ethnicity, citizenship, major, college. To be considered, please complete
the application at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/finaid/friendsofosuscholarship.htm no
later than March 1 . Several of the scholarships give preference
to students with financial need. To be considered for scholarships that require
demonstrated financial need, a completed FAFSA must be filed before 9PM
PST on February 28, 2007. The FAFSA may be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA’s in Spanish may be obtained online at http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2006/easpanfafsa122006.html or by request at the Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarships, Room 218, Kerr
Administration Building.
Current recipients who wish to be considered for renewal are required to submit
an application each year. Award notifications will be mailed to recipients by
April 1, 2007. Applicants may contact Joy Jorgensen in the Office of Enrollment Management at
(541) 737-6166, or Pam Powell, OSU Foundation at (541) 737-5820 with
questions about the Friends of OSU Scholarships.
US NAVY NUCLEAR PROPULSION OFFICER
CANDIDATE PROGRAM. The US Navy is looking for Engineers, Scientists and
Mathematics majors to become officers in the Nuclear Propulsion Officer
Candidate (NUPOC) program. This program offers qualified individuals unique
technical training, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to join the elite
group of Naval Officers responsible for the operation of the Navy's nuclear
propelled submarines and aircraft carriers.
If you are a U.S.
citizen, attending or have graduated from an accredited college or university
in the United States or United States Territory, less than 29 years of age,
and can meet basic physical requirements, you may already be qualified. For some programs, you may apply as early as
your sophomore year after completing one academic year of calculus and one
academic year of calculus-based physics.
If you are interested the Navy will pay you as an E-6 for up to 30
months to go to school. While you are going to school you are paid to get good
grades and stay in shape. There is also a large sign-on bonus. After you finish
school you will be trained as a Nuclear Officer and become qualified to drive a
submarine or surface ship. There is no
closing date. For more information contact Chief Warrant Officer James
Smith at (503) 572-6275.
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.”)
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP AVAILABLE
FALL 2007 for qualified student pursuing a MS degree in Wood Science or
Materials Science at Oregon
State University.
Project involves design and manufacturing of a novel wood-based composite. This
is a 0.49 full-time appointment with a 12-month stipend of $19,000. Recipient
must be enrolled as a full-time student. Tuition is paid. Qualifications:
Successful applicants must have a BS or equivalent degree in the fields of wood
science, industrial engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering,
chemical engineering, materials science, or chemistry. Good verbal and written
communication skills in English are required. The applicant must satisfy all of
the requirements specified by the Graduate
School and either the Department of
Wood Science and Engineering (http://woodscience.oregonstate.edu/gradprog.php) or Materials Science Program (http://me.oregonstate.edu/students/graduates/matsci/index.html) at Oregon
State University.
For
more information about this GRA opportunity contact: Dr. Fred Kamke, JELD-WEN
Professor of Wood-Based Composite Science, Dept. Wood Science and Engineering, Oregon
State University, 119 Richardson Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331. Phone: 541-737-8422,
Fax: 541-737-3385, email: fred.kamke@oregonstate.edu.
TEXAS A&M FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M
University is accepting
applications for admission from truly outstanding students for graduate study
beginning in Fall 2007. For Fall 2007, the Dwight Look College of Engineering
will award a number of National Excellence Fellowships—$40K/year for up to 4
years. Nomination period is from January
1, 2007 to March 31, 2007. Any nominee must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
pursuing an engineering or engineering-related Ph.D. with the intent of
pursuing an academic career. For details on this and other Texas A&M ME Fellowship opportunities, see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/TexAM-NatlExcellentFellowship.pdf.
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.
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]
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.
NASA UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM—FALL 2007.
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 15-week fall session in 2007. Stipend:
Students will receive a $7,500 stipend for the Fall 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.) Application
Deadline: 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
NEW! NSF INTERNATIONAL REU in AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES:
USA and GERMANY. Virginia Tech (VT) and
the Technische Universitaet Darmstadt (TUD) are launching a National Science
Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) dual international
site. The first cohort will
involve ten undergraduate students from across the USA: Six students will travel to Darmstadt, Germany,
and four students will travel to Blacksburg,
Virginia to participate in 10
weeks of automotive research during Summer 2007. The students will receive stipends of
at least $3,000 plus free room, board, and travel. The application deadline is February 28, 2007. Please see the following
WWW site for more information: http://www.tud.vt.edu/REU/
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]
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; no end date. This is an ongoing internship opportunity]
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! BOEING–PORTLAND
has three entry-level openings for Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering
graduates:
§
Manufacturing Engineer. Job Req # 07-1000480. 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.
§
Manufacturing
Operations Analyst 1 - Machining Fabrication. Job Req # 07-1001713. Job duties and responsibilities include: Provides
technical knowledge to manufacturing projects that affect organization
efficiency. Applies process management and process improvement techniques to
resolve production concerns. Uses problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation
skills to develop innovative solutions to manufacturing problems. Gathers data,
conducts analyses, and works with others on recommendations for implementation
of new systems and processes.
§
Tool
Designer 1. Job Req # 07-1001719. Job duties and responsibilities include: Provides sketches and data to support the
development of tooling concepts. Researches tool designs to create and revise
tool usage instructions. Gathers information to support the development of off
load packages. Assists in the collection of data for engineering design
disposition on tool discrepancies. Assists in the development and revision of
basic tool inspection and maintenance requirements. Gathers data and produces
models/sketches in support of multi-functional product design reviews.
For more
information and to apply for these jobs, go to https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobSearch and specify the appropriate Job Req #. [posted
2/05/07; no closing date specified on Boeing web site]
CARRUTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, a growing
manufacturer of proprietary equipment used in the food processing industry, has
ongoing 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.
§ 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. 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.
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.]
NEW! FMC FOOD TECH (www.fmcfoodtech.com), a leading
supplier of integrated food processing solutions and one of our MECOP
companies, has openings for the following positions at its Madera, CA,
location:
§
Application
Engineer (two openings): 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. For
additional information about this job, contact Jeff S. Arthur, Technical
Applications Engineering Manager, at jeff.arthur@fmcti.com or 559-661-3385.
§
Design
Engineer I (one opening). Position Description: Creates drawings,
DBI’s (Data Base Instructions) specifications.
Operates within local organization and accomplishes work within existing
systems and under supervision. Performs
basic technical observations, analysis and modification of simple components. For
detailed information about job responsibilities and applicant
qualifications, see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/FMCDesignEng.doc. For
additional information about this job, contact Rick Wilson, Engineering Manager,
at 559-661-3373.
To apply for either of these FMC positions:
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. [posted 1/29; end date 2/26/07]
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! HEWLETT-PACKARD. The HP
Resource Integration and Optimization (RIO) team has an opening for an entry-level Industrial Engineer. The RIO team focuses on
improving development and manufacturing operational performance through
applications of Industrial Engineering and Lean methods in semiconductor and
assembly environments (InkJet printer pens and new technologies). Job
Responsibilities include work in the following areas: (1) Process/Methods
Improvements; (2) Scenario Analysis; (3) New Product/Process Integration; (4)
Project Management; and (5) Business
Planning Support. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
or similar (e.g., Mfg Engineering); Knowledge of and ability to apply
industrial engineering principles and concepts; Demonstrated ability to plan
and prioritize effectively to meet commitments; Analytical problem solving
skills; Strong teamwork and communication skills; Proficiency with MS Office,
MS Excel, MS Access. Database application development and/or simulation
modeling skills, and internship experience in manufacturing/project
management are preferred. For more information and to apply for this job,
visit http://www.hp.com/go/jobs and
specify req # 978173. [posted 2/05; end
date 2/09. Interviews for this position are currently in progress.]
HP also 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 http://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 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.
NEW! PACIFIC NW NATIONAL LABORATORY (PNNL) in Richland, WA,
has three graduate-level job openings:
·
Experimental
Fluid Dynamics Engineer I/II. Req# 112628. Requires MS in ME, ChemE, or NE.
·
Computational/Fluid
Dynamics Engineer I/II. Req# 112627. Also requires MS in ME, ChemE, or NE.
·
Thermal
Fluids Engineer/Scientist - Post Doc. Req# 112635. Post-doctoral position.
All of these jobs are listed at https://erecruit.pnl.gov/psp/hrext/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=2
NEW! PML MICROBIOLOGICALS, the Portland-based premier
suppler of prepared media in North America, has
a great opportunity for a recent graduate to join our team for a management trainee program. The
qualified candidate will evaluate and recommend improvements in our
manufacturing department. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior
individual looking for hands-on experience to build your resume and work in a
fast growing dynamic environment.
Essential Functions: Works closely with
members on the executive management team for cost reduction, quality
improvement and improved efficiency. Evaluates equipment, tooling and layouts
of the facility. May assist in the start up of new products and equipment. Studies
specifications and confers with engineering and production personnel to resolve
design and efficiency related to manufacturing procedures. Qualifications: Bachelors in
Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
Relocation assistance available for the right
candidate. Strong organizational, communications, analytical and time
management skills along with the desire and ability to work independently in a
fast-paced environment. Self driven,
motivated and results oriented. Qualified individuals may apply online at www.pmlmicro.com or email
your resume to jobs@pmlmicro.com. [posted
2/05/07]
FACULTY AND POST-DOC POSITIONS [back to top]
PACIFIC
NW NATIONAL LABORATORY (PNNL) in Richland,
WA: Thermal Fluids Engineer/Scientist Post Doc. For more information, link to https://erecruit.pnl.gov/psp/hrext/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=2 and
specify Req# 112635.
Note: Check for additional
mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering positions on two ASEE web
sites:
§
Prism classified section—http://www.asee.org/publications/prism/classifieds/index.cfm?categoryID=2
§
Women in Engineering Division
job site—http://www.bagley.msstate.edu/WIED/jobs.html
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