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OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, &
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN ME–IME Faculty/Graduate Seminars Job and Internship Postings—ME & IME
Students Faculty and Post-Doc Positions 2007 MIME & EECS INDUSTRY–STUDENT
RECEPTION: REGISTER THIS WEEK!! ALL IME and ME pre-engineering,
pro-engineering, and graduate students are invited to attend this year’s EECS &
MIME INDUSTRY–STUDENT RECEPTION on Tuesday,
February 20, 5:30–8 pm (the evening before the
Engineering Career Fair) in the Kelley
Engineering Center. This reception is a great opportunity to meet
with members of industry, gain information about a number of different companies,
ask questions, network, hand out resumes, etc. The event features a large-group
hors d’oeuvres reception in the Kelley Atrium followed by two break-out
sessions where you meet with selected companies in smaller groups. Sign up for the reception online! To sign up for the reception, visit http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/undergraduate/febReception/index.htm. Register ASAP for the best selection of company break-out
sessions. Last day to
sign up is Thursday, Feb. 15. Also, ALL IME and ME students (whether attending the
reception or not) are invited to upload a copy of your resume for
inclusion in the electronic resume book we’re preparing for industry
participants. Upload your resume at http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/undergraduate/febReception/resumeUpload.htm SME-SPONSORED MOCK INTERVIEWS THIS WEEK Are you interested in brushing up your interview
skills before MECOP? Want to experience
an engineering-based interview and get feedback on how you can improve before
going in for the real thing? Then the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
has an event for you! This week on Tuesday
Feb. 13th and Thursday
Feb. 15th, SME will be hosting Mock Interviews from 4 pm to 7 pm in Covell Hall. This event is FREE of charge to all who wish
to participate. Time slots are 45 minutes long. Sign up online at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/sme/sign_up/. (If no
slots are currently available, be sure to check back periodically for updates
on openings.) Please check in at Covell Hall (1st floor hallway
inside the glass doors) 10 minutes prior to your interview. For interview specifics and updates, check http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/sme/ ME AND IME POLOS—ORDER YOURS TODAY! Attention ME and IME faculty, staff, and students: Order
your Mechanical
Engineering polo or Industrial
& Manufacturing polo today
for only $20. These shirts are available in both black and white, with orange
embroidery. And you have the option of adding the word “Alumni” under
Engineering. Plus, the Mechanical
Engineering T-shirts are
back! So if you missed out on getting one last fall, place you order today. $10
for a short sleeve and $15 for a long sleeve. Orange print on a black or
charcoal shirt. To order your ME Polo and/or T-shirt, go to Covell
Hall 118 and fill out an order form. Order
deadline is 4 pm on Friday, February 23rd. Please bring exact change, or
make your check out to “Pi Tau Sigma.” All shirts will be available for pickup
during Dead Week. UPCOMING EVENTS [back to
top] This Week… Mon, Feb 12–Mon Feb 19: Career Week. Features many events for students, including networking
and dining etiquette, an employer panel on resumes, and an alumni panel (all
great opportunities to meet with employers!) as well as a wardrobe event
featuring $15 interview-appropriate suits. Visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/calendar0607.pdf for a list and description of all events. Mon, Feb 12: Engineers Without Borders (EWB) General Meeting. 6-7 pm, Peavy 272.
Our presentation for the evening will focus on the current push to turn OSU to
100% "green" renewable energy. There will be plenty of time for
questions at the end and also a chance for you to show your support for the
movement, if you so desire. Mon, Feb 12:
SAE Formula Team Meeting. 6 pm, Tues, Feb 13: Career
Services Mock Interviews. 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. To schedule your
30-minute appointment, contact Career Services at 737-4085. Bring your resume
to the appointment. Tues, Feb 13 AND Thurs, Feb 15: SME-sponsored Mock Interviews, Covell
Hall, 4–7 pm in Covell Hall. These 45-minute practice interviews are FREE of
charge for all who wish to participate. Sign up online at: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/sme/sign_up/. Tues, Feb 13: “Nuclear
Power: Prospects for Nuclear Energy in the Navy and the Commercial World. “
Colloquium by Retired 4-Star Admiral Bruce DeMars. 3:30–5 pm, C&E Hall, Wed, Feb 14 and Thurs, Feb 15: Solar Vehicle Team Weekly Meetings for Machine
Shop Work. Noon to 5 pm, WNGR 404. Wed, Feb 14: SAE Baja Team Meeting. 5 pm, Thurs, Feb 15: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Learning Styles & Learning Perspectives 9–11 am, Milam 215.
Synopsis: Research
suggests people learn in different ways and understanding these ways of
learning can enrich your teaching and improve your students’ success rates.
This practical workshop is intended to provide a brief introduction to learning
styles or preferences - both yours and your students - and to provide concrete
methods for supporting students’ learning styles. Dr. Saunders will introduce
Neil Fleming’s VARK Learning Style Test, outline how instructors can begin the
process of supporting their learners’ Visual, Aural, Read/Write and Kinesthetic
preferences, and provide an opportunity for faculty to reflect on a course they
teach by integrating multiple learning paths. Thurs, Feb 15: 2nd Annual BRANCHING
OUT dinner. 6 pm, CH2M Thurs, Feb 15: ASME
Meeting. 6 pm, Fri, Feb 16: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Integrating
Brain Research into Your Teaching.
9 am–noon, Milam 215. Synopsis:
Elaine Johnson, author of Contextual
Teaching and Learning: What It Is and Why It’s Here to Stay, will review
critical findings in brain research and address how instructors can integrate
these findings into their teaching and their students’ learning. She will
discuss how implementing contextual teaching and learning can change students’
lives and help them achieve academic excellence. Fri. Feb 16: Fri, Feb 16: ME–IME Seminar: Design of Complex Systems and Vehicles. Presenter: Irem Tumer, Design and Mechanics faculty, Fri, Feb 16: HPV Team Meeting. 3 pm, Plan Ahead... 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. 5:30 pm, Kelley Atrium. See blurb at the beginning of this e-bulletin for more information. 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. Wed, Feb 21:
OSU Sigma Xi Researcher of
the Year lecture on "Transparent Electronics" by John F. Wager, 3 pm in KEC 1001. Wager
is a professor in the School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
who has significantly contributed to the development of transparent
electronics, thin-film electroluminescent displays, and compound semiconductor
transistors. (Note: Sigma Xi honors excellence in scientific investigation and
encourages companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of
science and engineering. The Greek letters “sigma” and “xi” form the acronym of
the Society‘s motto, “Spoudon Xynones,” which translates as “Companions in
Zealous Research.”) Thurs, Feb 22: “System of Systems: From Definition to
Architectures to Applications.” Special ME–IME Seminar presentation by Mo Jamshidi, Lutcher Brown Endowed
Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Autonomous
Control Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio. 1–2 pm, Owen 101. Sat, Feb 24: Campus-wide Cleanup sponsored by the Mon, Feb 26: 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. Wed,
March 29–Fri, March 31: 2007
American Nuclear Society Student Conference, held at Sat, June 16:. Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Commencement.
4– 6 pm, La UPCOMING ME–I Friday,
February 16: Design of Complex Systems and Vehicles. Presenter: Irem Tumer, Design and Mechanics faculty, Thurs,
Feb 22: “System of Systems: From Definition to Architectures to Applications.”
Special ME–IME Seminar presentation by Mo Jamshidi, Lutcher Brown Endowed
Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Autonomous
Control Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio. 1–2 pm, Owen 101. Friday,
February 23: “Determinants of Kaizen Event Success and Sustainability.”
Presenter: Toni Doolen, Dept. of
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, MISCELLANEOUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
[back to top] Departments-wide… NATIONAL
ENGINEERS WEEK BANQUET: Monday, Feb 26, 6 pm, CH2M ATTENTION ME & IME SENIORS: Grants Available for Senior
Project Teams Conducting Large Scale Energy Systems Design Projects. Senior Design teams conducting Large Scale Energy Systems
design projects and presenting their project results at the 2007 OSU
Engineering Expo are encouraged to apply for a Gregory and Jennylee Nesbitt
grant, to be used for research and design materials, component fabrication, and
display materials expenses. Eight to ten grants of $500–$750 will be awarded. To
apply for a grant send the following information to Teresa Culver at Teresa.Culver@oregonstate.edu: Project title; student names and respective departments; summary
of the design concept and its potential impact on large-scale energy production
or savings. (~500 words); proposed budget.
Application deadline is February 14, 2007. 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. STUDENT ORAL PRESENTATION PRACTICE EVENT FOR
REGIONAL ASME “OLD GUARD” COMPETITION IN 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 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. "STUFF FOR KIDS" SILENT AUCTION
NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS. The Grad
Students/Faculty/Staff NOTE TO GRAD STUDENTS: PACIFIC NW
NATIONAL LABORATORY (PNNL) in 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 CALL
FOR 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 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
[back to top] Alpha Pi Mu is the National Industrial Engineering
honor society. Its goals are to recognize and support exceptional IE students;
encourage advances in IE education; unify the IE student body and further IE
student-faculty relationships; assist and cooperate with other IE-affiliated
organizations and individuals; and promote the academic and professional
welfare of APM members through the associations and experiences that result
from bringing together a group with similar interests, objectives, and
abilities. 2006-07 APM officers include Kyle Sund (president), 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). 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 HUMAN
POWERED VEHICLE TEAM (HPV) The HPV team is affiliated with the OSU
chapter of ASME and shares a similar role in the 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, 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 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. Our PTS chapter seeks to provide its
members with social activities, leadership positions, and 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 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. SCHOLARSHIPS
and FELLOWSHIPS [back to top] NEW! ASSOCIATION
FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS: Application deadline is March 2.
The AIST Foundation will be awarding 9 scholarships for the 2007–08
school year. These scholarships are available to all technical engineering
students with a demonstrated interested in the iron and steel industry. To
be considered for all 9 scholarships, complete one application, available at http://www.aist.org/foundation/scholarships.htm. Students with a demonstrated interest in the
iron and steel industry and who will be graduating in 2009 (entering junior
year in 2007), are also invited to apply for a STEEL Engineering Education Link Initiative scholarship. Students
enrolled in a metallurgy or materials science program and who will be
graduating in 2009 may also apply for a Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today [FeMET]
Initiative scholarship. Recipients
of both the STEEL and FeMET scholarships are awarded $5,000 their junior year,
a paid summer internship with a North American steel company between their
junior and senior year, and $5,000 toward their senior year tuition. Visit http://www.aist.org/foundation/steel_initiative.htm and http://www.aist.org/femet/femet_scholarship.htm for more information. DIVERSITY-BUILDING AWARDS: CALL FOR
APPLICATIONS. Individual donors have provided scholarship opportunities in
recognition of the importance of a diverse student population at 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 GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP AVAILABLE
FALL 2007 for qualified student pursuing a MS degree in Wood Science or
Materials Science at 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. Application
deadline: 2/28/07. 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. 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. JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME & IME STUDENTS [back to top] Note: Check out the
new “Job and Internship Resources for ME, IME, and Materials Science Students”
page for additional job and internship listings: http://me.oregonstate.edu/students/jobs/ 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 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 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 NEW! NSF SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE (REU)
IN SUSTAINABILITY. The overall goal of this undergraduate research
experience is to create interdisciplinary teams of students and faculty from
engineering, social sciences, and business/economics to research specific
problems related to sustainability. Our
Sustainable Futures Model focuses on research and education in four areas: (1)
environmental systems, (2) industrial systems, (3) societal systems, and (4) integrative
initiatives that join all three of these areas. Another unique aspect of this REU
Site is that students can elect to perform their research at either NSF
INTERNATIONAL REU in AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES: Internships:
Industry-Sponsored HEWLETT-PACKARD. HP has quite
a few jobs and internships open for Mechanical Engineering students! There
are jobs open in NEW!
MATERIALS MODIFICATION INC (MMI), a progressive company located in
Fairfax, VA, and engaged in the research and development of advanced
materials utilizing novel processing techniques, invites applications for full-time, paid internship positions for
industrial, manufacturing, materials, and chemical engineering students. Internships
are available spring, summer, and fall 2007; students may also opt to intern for two consecutive terms. Internship functions include, but are not limited to: planning and set-up for laboratory
experiments involving chemical synthesis and characterization; recording and
organizing data for analysis and effectively communicating results to
supervisors; and adhering to safe work habits and all safety policies and
procedures. Qualifications: Applicants should be working toward
an IE, ManufE, Materials, or ChemE degree and should have a strong basic knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry. A working
knowledge of inorganic synthesis, biomaterials, polymer chemistry, spectroscopy,
thermal analysis, and physical measurements is a plus but not mandatory. Candidates
must be a MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY, INC., in §
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. [Posted 11/13/06; no end date. This is an ongoing internship opportunity] §
NEW! Process Engineering Intern. Job Purpose:
This Process Engineering Intern position will help sustain process engineering
in one or more functional areas at our Microchip Fab 4 facility. Duties: Practice
effective and productive written and verbal communication; Self-motivation and
integrity to work with little or no supervision; Maintain an attitude and
willingness to learn and grow in a team environment. Skills/Qualifications:
Minimum GPA 3.0; Actively working towards a BS or MS in Materials, Chemical
Engineering or equivalent; no previous job experience is required. [posted
2/12/07] To apply for either of these internships,
email your resume to 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: Jobs BOB
TRAILERS, INC. (www.bobgear.com), a top
manufacturer of jogging strollers and bicycle cargo trailers, has an immediate
opening at our 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; Application deadline for these positions
is 2/16/07] 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 Include but are not limited to listening, talking,
concentration, standing, sitting, bending, reaching and lifting to 25 pounds. Other:
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, 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 §
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., GAGE
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The HP Resource Integration and Optimization (RIO)
team has an opening for an entry-level Industrial
Engineer. The HP also has quite a few jobs and internships open for Mechanical Engineering
students! There are jobs open in NEW! HUNTER-DAVISSON, a design–build HVAC
contractor in the JELD-WEN INC. WINDOW GROUP ( Note: Check
the Jeld-Wen website for other current openings: http://www.jeld-wen.com/about/employment.cfm. NEW! MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY, INC. (http://microchip.com ), is
looking for an entry-level Equipment Engineer at its PACIFIC
NW NATIONAL LABORATORY (PNNL) in ·
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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 PML
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NW NATIONAL LABORATORY (PNNL) in UCLA. The
UCLA Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department is currently accepting
applications for full-time faculty positions for Assistant, Associate, and Full
Professors in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Tracking #0205-0708-02).
Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to: 1) energy
research in nuclear fission, fusion energy, and energy use in transportation,
and 2) aerospace research in autonomous
vehicle systems, orbital mechanics and remote sensing, and aerospace
structures. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in engineering or closely
related disciplines. Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses and for developing a strong sponsored
research program. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Please apply for UCLA MAE faculty positions by submitting your materials,
including e-mail addresses of your references, at http://www.mae.ucla.edu/cgibin/
recruitment/index.php. Do not send hardcopies of your application, as they will
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Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional
commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and
students. For additional information please refer to the website or contact:
Faculty Recruitment Committee, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department,
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