OSU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Issue #18
Week of February 20, 2006
Happy National Engineers Week To All You MEs (and Friends)
Out There!
First Annual ME & EECS Student-Industry Reception—Tuesday evening (Feb. 21) in the Kelley Engineering
Center Atrium
ME, IME, and EECS students who have pre-registered
for this event should plan to arrive at the Kelley Center no later than
5:15 pm on Tuesday to sign in, get your name tag and break-out session
assignments, and welcome the industry reps who are attending the event. The
event schedule is as follows:
5:30–6:30:
General reception and short program with company information
6:30–7:30:
Two consecutive break-out sessions with individual companies
All
students who attend this reception are expected to attend both company
break-out sessions to which they are assigned. Dress code is business casual.
(If you don’t know what that means, check out http://www.career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/BusCasual.htm#ATTIREMENWOMEN)
First Annual Engineering Ball coming up this Saturday!
The Society of Women
Engineers is hosting the first annual Engineering Ball on February 25 from 7 pm
to midnight in the Kelley Engineering Center Atrium. All CoE students,
staff, and faculty are invited. The cost is $10 ticket, which covers both
you and a guest. There will be live music as well as refreshments. Tickets are on sale starting today (Monday,
February 20) in front of the Kelley
Center main office during
the following times: Monday 9-5; Tuesday 9-12 and 1-5; Wednesday 9-12 and 1-5; Thursday
9-12 and 1-5; and Friday 9-12.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
Christina Anderson
OSU-SWE Vice President
UPCOMING
EVENTS
This
Week...
Monday, February 20: Photo session for ME Graduate Student
Directory. 2 pm–5 pm
in Rogers
304. All graduate students need to get their picture taken! See “Miscellaneous
Announcements” below.
Monday, February 20: Weekly Pi Tau Sigma Tutoring Session for
ENGR 211, 212, 213 students. 5–7 pm, Caliper
Lounge (4th floor of Rogers).
Monday, February 20: Precision Castparts information session, 5
pm in Memorial Union 208. For more information, check with OSU
Career Services.
Monday, February 20: Employer Panel, 5:30-7
pm,
Career Services Office – 8 Kerr
Administration Building
(basement). Representatives from Hewlett Packard, Enterprise, Fred Meyer and Foster Farms will
talk about what employers look for on your resume and in your interview.
Come learn how to "stand out" for the right reasons.
Tuesday, February 21: Human-Powered Vehicle Team weekly
meeting, 4:45 in Graf
210.
Tuesday, February 21: Mini Baja Team weekly meeting, 5 pm in the SAE shop (Rogers 132).
Tuesday,
February 21: First Annual ME & EECS Student-Industry Reception.
5:30 pm, Kelley Engineering Center
Atrium. Hosted by the OSU chapters of ACM, ASME, IEEE, and PTS. Students who
have pre-registered for this event should arrive between 5 and 5:30 to sign in,
get your break-out session assignments, and welcome industry reps. 5:30–6:30:
General reception and short program with company information. 6:30–7:30: Two
consecutive break-out sessions with individual companies.
Tuesday, February 21: Solar Vehicle Team weekly meeting,
6 pm in MU 211.
Wednesday, February 22: Winter Engineering Career Fair. 11:00 am– 4:00 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni
Center. Employers will be
there to speak with students about full-time, co-op & internship
opportunities. For a listing of employers attending the fair: http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/engineering.php. Check out other winter term career
services events at http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/careerconnectionswinter06b.doc.
Wednesday, February 22: Information sessions for students
interested in the Education Double Degree. 12 noon-1 pm in Education Hall
107. For more information, please contact For questions, please contact: Gene
Compton Newburgh, Director of Student Services/Head Advisor, College of Education, Oregon State University, newburgg@oregonstate.edu.
Wednesday, February 22: Microgravity Flight Team weekly meeting,
2-3 pm, basement of Graf
Hall. (Look for the door with the DARPA sticker.) If you’re interested in
finding out more about the MGFT and working on this year’s NASA research
project, please join us!
Wednesday, February 22: Engineers Without Borders (EWB-OSU) fundraising
meeting, 6 pm in
Apperson 101.
Thursday, February 23: Interviews for Precision Castparts
Management Development Program (MDP) in the Career Services Office. Note:
To participate in these interviews, submit an MDP application by February 9
through the Beaver Recruiting System (sign up at http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php, or review the MDP posting by logging in as
a visitor at http://oregonstate.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp).
Thursday, February 23: "Intrapreneurship -
Innovative Marketing and Business Development within a Corporation."
Weatherford Fireside Chat with Stephen J. Brown, VP & General Manager,
HP Display Technology and Products. 7:30
pm, Weatherford Hall Trysting Tree Conference Room D107.
Steve has been with HP for
over 24 years in a variety of R&D, Marketing, and Sales Management
positions. Steve assumed management responsibilities for the Display
Technology and Products organization in November, 2001. Before joining the
digital projection organization, he spent the previous year starting up a new
worldwide outbound marketing and sales system for HP’s commercial printing
solutions organization. This critical new cross-company initiative
included the acquisition of Indigo, an industry leading commercial printing
vendor. As part of the core acquisition team, Steve focused on designing a new
model for high-value, consultative selling that was cost effective, service
oriented, customer centric, and scalable. Previous to CPS, Steve managed the
North American Printer/Scanner marketing center. He managed a team of 90
sales and marketing professionals that had an annual quota of $3B and expense
envelope of $125M. In addition to managing the sales and marketing of IPS
products to the largest consumer retailers, Steve stressed new and emerging
channel development. Event is free and open to all OSU students, but you must
pre-register at http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/aepfellows/home.aspx
Saturday, February 25: SWE’s First Annual Engineering Ball
– 7 pm to midnight in the atrium of the Kelley Engineering
Center. Open to all
OSU engineering students, staff, and faculty (plus one guest each). Tickets are
$10 (for two admissions) and are available throughout the week in the Kelley Center
main office.
Plan
Ahead...
Tuesday, February 28: Linus Pauling Birthday Celebration. 12-1 in Gleeson
Hall. Guest Speaker Steven Lawson, who worked with Linus Pauling at the Linus
Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine in California and now administers the Linus
Pauling Institute here at OSU, will share some personal details about Linus
Pauling’s life, touching especially on Pauling’s undergraduate student years. This
event is sponsored by the Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and
Environmental Engineering departments. The public is welcome; cake and other refreshments will be served.
Tuesday,
February 28: ASME
meeting, 5:30 pm in Rogers
230. All ME students welcome! There will be hot pizza and ME Professor Rich
Petersen will talk about his current research.
FACULTY/GRADUATE
SEMINARS
Friday, February 24, 2-3:30 pm, Rogers 226: WAYNE ROBERTSON, Assistant Director, Center for Writing and Learning,
Oregon State University will speak on “Writing
Across Borders: What Faculty Need to Know about International Students and
Writing.”
All CoE faculty, staff, and
graduate students are invited to attend this presentation, which
starts with a showing of Writing Across Borders,
a film designed to help faculty at American colleges and universities work more
productively with their international student writers. Drawing on the
experiences of Oregon
State's international
students, Writing Across Borders explores the following questions:
§
How does culture play out in writing, and how are
our expectations for "effective" writing shaped by cultural preferences?
§
How do we assess international student writing
when we have to grade it alongside the writing of native speakers? In
particular, how can we think about international students' surface errors in a
fair and constructive manner?
§
What kinds of teaching and testing practices
disadvantage international students and which help them improve as writers?
Following
the film, Robertson will lead a discussion focusing on writing-related issues
specific to faculty and international students in the OSU College of
Engineering.
Wayne Robertson, Writing Across Borders writer/director, graduated from UC Berkeley in
1994 and then spent four years in Japan as Head Teacher of a language
school. After returning to the United States,
he earned an MA in Rhetoric and Composition from the English Department at Oregon State
University. From 2000 to
2004, Robertson coordinated the OSU
Writing Center,
and since 2004 he has served as Assistant Director of the University's Center
for Writing and Learning. Since the release of Writing Across Borders in November 2005, Robertson's film has been used
at more than 400 universities and has just been nominated as “Book of the Year”
by the International Writing Centers Association.
Informal social time starts
at 2:00 (coffee and tea
provided). Come meet the speaker and visit with colleagues! Presentation begins
at 2:30 pm sharp.
Note: The most current ME Seminar
schedule and other OSU seminar information is available on the Rogers Hall
bulletin boards near the ME main office.
MISCELLANEOUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENTION GRADUATE
STUDENTS: The ME
Department is creating a Graduate Student Directory that will be posted in
Rogers Hallway and on the ME web site. We need your photos! For those of you who didn’t make last
Thursday’s photographing session, a photographer will be available today,
Monday, Feb. 20, 2-5, in Rogers
304. A sign-up list for photo time slots is hanging on the bulletin board
outside Rogers
204. If you can’t make this photo sessions, please contact Tracy.Ann.Robinson@oregonstate.edu to make alternate arrangements.
BUILDING/EQUIPMENT
SECURITY ALERT. The ME department buildings and
others in the college have been the recent targets of many thefts. The
state police have indicated that these recent thefts have been directed at
laptop computers, which according to them are marketable for identify
theft. In many of these cases, the thieves have spotted a laptop through
an office or lab window and have then broken it out to get at the items.
Many of these occurrences have happened in the Thursday night to Sunday
period. Please be aware of anything unusual and report it to campus
security. Do not prop doors open after hours, and if you see doors
propped open, please report it to the ME office. Be vigilant about keeping
doors locked and secure.
Did you graduate Summer or
Fall of 2005, or are you graduating Winter or Spring of 2006? MARK YOUR
CALENDARS FOR THE ME GRADUATION CEREMONY, SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 4 - 6 P.M. This ceremony will
be held in the Lasells
Stewart Center,
and will include individual recognition of each graduate. More information
will be forthcoming.
THE ME UNDERGRADUATE
ADVISING PERIOD STARTS TODAY (February 13) and runs through Friday, March 3rd.
If you have not yet signed up for an appointment, please come to the ME
Undergraduate Office (Dearborn 102) ASAP. Before you sign up, be sure to check
the advisor lists posted on the bulletin board right outside Dearborn 102, as you may have been assigned a
new advisor. Note: Pro-School students who were advised last term DO NOT
have to make an advising appointment. Your PINs are posted on the bulletin
board outside Dearborn
102. If, however, you were not advised last term and/or you are on
academic probation or suspension, you will need to schedule an appointment with
your advisor in order to get your PIN.
NEW SPRING ’06 GRADUATE
COURSE OFFERING: ME 667 Computational Fluid
Dynamics (Spring 06, 3 credits). Instructor: Dr. Sourabh V. Apte,
Department of Mechanical Engineering. This is an advanced graduate level course
dealing with numerical methods used in simulation of turbulent flows. It is
designed to understand and apply modern computational techniques to solve a
wide variety of fluid dynamics problems involving incompressible and
compressible flows. The course is intended for students from several
disciplines interested in development and application of numerical schemes to a
variety of problems involving fluid flows. Prerequisites include ME 560 or
ME565 or ME566 and ME575 or instructor’s approval.
UPDATE ON MACHINE SHOP
PROCEDURES: All
students wishing to use the Lathe and Milling machines must now use the machine
sign-up sheets located on the inside door of the ME shop. In addition,
all students who use the shop after hours should use the after-hours sign-up
sheet. These sheets provide an important record of Machine Shop use. Thanks!
ENGINEERING COMPUTING
SERVICES FACT SHEET now available. For the convenience of engineering
faculty who need information on our computing and networking facilities for
proposals, the College has put together a "fact sheet" that lists all
our capabilities. The information is available at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/it_boilerplate and will
be updated as the CoE CS facilities improve.
FACULTY RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITY: The Human Frontier Science Program has
issued a Call for Letters of Intent for Research Grants for Interdisciplinary
Research. This program is encouraging collaborative research across a
wide range of disciplines including engineering, life sciences and physical
sciences.
Link to program
information: http://www.hfsp.org/about/AboutProg.php.
Link to application
instructions: http://www.hfsp.org/how/appl_forms_RG.php.
WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY FOR FACULTY AND GRADUATE STUDENTS: How to
Engineer Engineering Education. July
17-19, 2006, at Bucknell
University.
For the fifth consecutive
year, faculty from Bucknell University are proud to offer this hands on
workshop for engineering and science faculty and graduate students to enhance
their skills in course design by: Writing clear instructional objectives; Using
active, cooperative, & problem-based learning; Teaching teamwork and
problem solving skills; Assessing learning outcomes; and Sharing experiences
about what works and what doesn't work. Workshop Tuition and Meals: $600
Before May 15th, $650 After May 15th. (Tuition is
non-refundable after May 30.) On-campus room ($120) is available but
optional. Apply for the workshop online @ www.bucknell.edu/Engineering/ProjectCatalyst on or before May 30. Accepted
applicants will be notified on or before June 15. Late applicants will be
considered depending upon availability. QUESTIONS? Contact Professor
Michael Prince, Chemical Engineering Department, Bucknell
University, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Telephone:
570.577.1781, email: prince@bucknell.edu
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
Want to know why you should
become a student member of the ASME? Find out the 10 Top Reasons for joining at
http://www.asme.org/jointoday/. You can apply for membership online, or
pick up a paper application form from Murty Kanury, OSU ASME chapter advisor, Rogers 324. You are also
invited to join the ASME mailing list (go to lists.oregonstate.edu group: ASME)
ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS
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 the new EWB-OSU
forum at http://ewbosu.bbfunplus.com/?mforum=ewbosu. (Please register as a
user.)
HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE
TEAM
The HPV team is affiliated
with the OSU chapter of ASME and shares a similar role in the College of Engineering
as the Mini Baja and Formula One teams. Members of the HPV team bring
experience from many different areas including exercise science, biomechanics,
manufacturing, aviation, composite structures, and automotive repair. Many of
our team members are dedicated cyclists and athletes. If you’re interested in
joining the team this term and helping us build this year’s vehicle, come to on
of our weekly meetings (Tuesdays, 4:45 pm in Graf 210) or contact team advisor Dr.
Brian Bay or team captain Heidi Wolfe. Team web site: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/hpv/index.htm.
MICROGRAVITY FLIGHT TEAM
Want to work on a research
project for NASA? Want to develop something that will help put a person on
Mars? You like engines, why not work on a prototype nuclear engine that powers
a plasma rocket? Do you want to conduct an experiment in zero gravity at 26,000
ft? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come check out the OSU
Microgravity Flight Team! We meet in the basement of Graf (look for the DARPA
Sticker, we’re in there), Wednesdays at 2–3
pm. For more information, contact Adam Reiner at adamreiner@hotmail.com.
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS (SAE)
Formula SAE
group meets every Monday at 6 pm
in Rogers
132. Baja SAE group meets every Tuesday at 5 pm, also in Rogers
132.
OSU SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM
(OSUSVT)
OSUSVT is currently
designing a solar powered vehicle to compete in the 2007 American Solar
Challenge and the 2007 World Solar Challenge in Australia. This is a
university-wide project and interested people may still join in. (Winter term
meetings are on Tuesdays, 6 pm,
MU 211. For more information, see the team web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/osert/ and/or email one of the team leaders—Hei
Yue Han (hanh@onid.orst.edu) or Kathy VanWormer (paphorchid@hotmail.com). You might also talk with ME seniors
Nathan Lentini, Jim Byrne, and Cory Loomis, who are working on an
OSUSVT-related senior project.
SCHOLARSHIPS
and FELLOWSHIPS
The US
Army Materiel Command (AMC) is currently recruiting engineering
graduates for the AMC FELLOWS
PROGRAM. This is a is a fast-track program that provides the opportunity for a
graduate education while beginning a career with AMC. Program details may be found at http://www.amccareers.com/amcfellowsprogram.htm. Interested
engineers should fill out the Fellows Response Form available at http://www.amccareers.com/response%20form.htm. For more
information about the AMC, visit http://www.amc.army.mil/.
JACK KENT COOKE GRADUATE
SCHOLARSHIP: $50,000/yr . OSU seniors and recent graduates (since May 2001) are invited to apply
for a Jack Kent Cooke scholarship to support graduate study. OSU will
recommend two such applications to the Cooke Foundation in its 2006
competition. The Cooke Scholarship can provide funding for tuition, fees,
living expenses and books for the time needed to complete the graduate
degree. A maximum of $50,000 annually is available for the winners
provided they maintain standards of excellence and progress as defined by the
Cooke Foundation. To be eligible for consideration a student must be a college
senior who will graduate no later than August 2006 or a recent graduate (since
May 2001); have a GPA of at least 3.5; and be preparing to begin full-time
graduate study in fall 2006. Only two student nominations can be
forwarded by OSU, and a faculty committee will pre-screen to select applicants
to forward. To apply: Obtain an application packet from the University Honors
College, 229 Strand
Hall, Ms Heather Boren (737-6400). Or contact Jon Hendricks, Dean, UHC
for further information. Applications are due in the University Honors
College no later than April 17, 2006.
NORTHWEST FOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION (NWFPA) SCHOLARSHIP: $5000 for
2006/07 academic year. These
scholarships were created to serve, attract and encourage outstanding students
of the Northwest with a strong interest and potential to pursue a career in
agribusiness, especially one focusing on disciplines which support food
processing operations. The scholarships for the 2005-2006 academic year will
target students from the land grant universities in Idaho,
Oregon and Washington who will become leaders in the
food manufacturing industry. Three
scholarships will be awarded, one at each institution. To apply, you must have junior standing or above and at
least 90 credit hours. More details
about the scholarship, eligibility criteria, and selection process are
available in the attached Word file and at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/NWFPAScholarshipCrit06-07.pdf
. The scholarship application form is also attached to this email and available
at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/NWFPAScholarshipApp06-07.pdf Both of these documents are also attached to
this email. Submit application by April
14, 2006, to Linda Dunn, Academic Program Support, Food Science and
Technology, 100 Wiegand Hall,
Oregon State Universit, 97331. If
you have questions, contact Linda Dunn at 541-737-6486 or linda.dunn@oregonstate.edu.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) ADVANCED
FUEL CYCLE INITIATIVE (AFCI) AND THE GEN IV PROGRAM are offering 11 fellowships, valued at up to
$42,500 each, to support to students who are or will be: (1) Pursuing a
master's degree this fall in engineering, chemistry, physics, or
radiochemistry; and (2) Conducting master's degree research in an area
relevant to the funding program and approved by the relevant program managers.
Preferred undergraduate degrees include Nuclear Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied
Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry.
For more information and to
apply, please go to the University Fellowship Program web site: http://www.studentpipeline.org. Note: Fellows must be US
citizens or permanent resident aliens and must be accepted into a master's
degree program by September 1, 2006. Address any questions about the program or
application process to Cathy Dixon at cdixon@mail.wtamu.edu or 806-651-3401. The application
deadline is Sunday, March 19, 2006.
TUITION REMISSION
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: The application process is currently
underway for Academic Year 06/07, with limited funds also available for Spring
06. Eligibility for the scholarship is based on economic need, academic promise
and achievement, full-time enrollment, minimum of 2.5 undergraduate GPA and/or
3.0 graduate GPA, and diversity of cultural representation. Applications
may be submitted for:
•
Spring term 2006 only (application
deadline: February 28, 2006)
•
Academic year, Fall term 2006-Spring term 2006 (application deadline: April 1,
2006)
For complete eligibility
requirements, please refer to the scholarship application available at the
International Student and Faculty Services office. For further
information, or to request an electronic copy of the application, please
contact Kathy Sorensen, Int’l Student and Faculty Services. kathy.sorensen@oregonstate.edu
The AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC. (ASHRAE)
offers a number of scholarships to undergraduate engineering students.
Application deadline is May 1, 2006. For more information on ASHRAE
scholarships, go to http://www.ashrae.org/template/AssetDetail/assetid/23628. A paper copy of the scholarship
brochure is available in the ME undergraduate office (Dearborn 102)
THE NAVAL RESEARCH
LABORATORY (NRL) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. This program is open to U.S. citizens
and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well as
insurance, relocation, and travel allowances. This program offers one to
three 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.
The OSU GRADUATE SCHOOL invites nominations for the P.F. YEREX
& NELLIE BUCK YEREX GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP and the BAYLEY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP,
both to be awarded this year to selected graduate students who will be
enrolled at Oregon
State University
for Fall term 2006.
• The Yerex
& Yerex Fellowship will provide one or more fellowships for the 2006-07
academic year, with awards estimated at the $10,000 level (final award
distributions to be determined by actual endowment earnings). Eligibility is
limited to outstanding graduate students who are pursuing study in a
scientific or technological field and who are US citizens or permanent
residents. International graduate students are not eligible. This
award may be given in addition to a graduate teaching or research
assistantship.
• The Bayley
Fellowship will provide funds of approximately $4,000 for the 2006-07
academic year. Final award level will be dependent upon actual endowment
earnings. The fellowship will be awarded on the basis of academic performance
and promise for the future. This award may be given in addition to a
graduate teaching or research assistantship. Domestic and international
students are eligible for nomination.
Fellowship recipients will
be determined by the Dean of the Graduate
School and will be made
on the basis of academic achievement and promise for the future.
Nominations may be submitted by the student’s academic program coordinator or
department chair/head, or by the dean of the program in which the student is
enrolled. Students may not apply directly for these awards. Nominations
must be received by the Graduate School by February 20, 2006.
Recipients will be announced by March 10, 2006. Information about these and
other fellowship programs administered by the Graduate School
can be found at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/grad_school/
The SCHATZ ENERGY
RESEARCH CENTER (SERC) (http://www.humboldt.edu/~serc/index.shtml) is pleased to offer the Schatz Energy
Fellowship for graduate studies at Humboldt
State University.
Applicants for the Environmental Resources Engineering (ERE; http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/index.html) and International Development Technology
(IDT; http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/idt/) options of the Environmental Systems
Graduate Program who intend to focus on renewable energy or energy efficiency
related work may be considered for the fellowship. The fellowship provides
$10,000 in support during the academic year to the selected student. The
fellowship may be renewed once to cover a second year of graduate study.
The fellow is expected to participate in research activities at SERC during the
nine month academic year. The fellowship does not guarantee summer
employment at SERC, although this is a possibility depending on the
availability of funds to compensate this additional work, as well as the
fellow’s skills and initiative. Applicants for the Schatz Energy Fellowship
should submit the following materials on or before March 15:
1. A 500-word essay
describing the line of research or project work that the student intends to
pursue while studying at Humboldt
State.
2. Copies of all materials
submitted to Humboldt
State for application to
the Environmental Systems Graduate Program (including the statement of purpose
essay, letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, GRE scores, and a
current résumé).
Applicants will be notified
regarding the status of their application by April 15. SERC is an equal
opportunity institution; women, minorities, and foreign nationals are
encouraged to apply.
JOB AND
INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME STUDENTS
Note: Job and internship opportunities
for ME students are also posted on the Rogers Hall bulletin boards near the ME
main office. Career Services also has ME-related job and internship
postings. To view the Career Services postings, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php and follow the instructions for
logging in.
Internships
Interested in doing
an INTERNSHIP ABROAD? Check out the options available through the OSU IE3 Global Internships
office, http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/. For a partial listing of current
international engineering internship locations, see http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/employers.html#engineering. Application deadline for fall 2006
internships is April 15.
The ARCTIC REGION
SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER UNDERGRADUATE CHALLENGE is an internship program
offered by the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center (ARSC) at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks (UAF). This program allows up to 10 undergraduate students to perform
research in the areas of Computer Science, Supercomputing, and Visualization.
Preference is given to minority applicants. ARSC focuses our efforts on
traditionally underrepresented people in the science and research fields.
Students from all engineering disciplines can apply for this program;
participants are assigned a project related to their field of study, to be
performed under the direct supervision of a faculty member or senior staff.
Students spend an average of 10 weeks in Fairbanks
where they live in campus housing with undergraduate interns from other groups
and work an average of 40 hours per week to complete their projects. Under the
oversight of the Program Manager, they work independently and within research
groups, live in housing with other interns, gain new work and study skills and
establish a stronger sense of self-assurance. The program manager ensures that
each participant fully understands their project and what is expected of them.
Through this program ARSC strives to promote and further interests in many
areas of arctic research. The program also serves to develop positive research
and life skills while increasing involvement of diverse people in science and
research. For more information, visit http://www.arsc.edu/programs/interns/ or contact Jenn Wagaman at the Arctic Region
Supercomputing Center,
wagaman@arsc.edu. Application Deadline for summer 2006
internships is March 15, 2006
A JELD-WEN internship
is a hands-on management training opportunity to learn our business from the
inside out, and see if we're a perfect fit for your future, right upon
graduation. For more information, visit http://www.jwinterns.com/
NASA UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM (USRP). NASA is seeking undergraduate students from
diverse communities who are interested in a challenging research experience at
a NASA center. Ten-week Summer sessions and 15-week Fall sessions will be
available. Aligned with NASA’s research and development mission, the USRP
program provides students with a technical mentor and excellent hands-on
experience. Students will receive weekly stipends of $500, plus round-trip
travel allowance. The USRP program seeks to extend and strengthen NASA’s
commitment to educational excellence and university research. Eligibility:
Students must meet the following eligibility requirements to participate in
NASA’s Undergraduate Student Research Program: (1) Must be classified as a
rising junior or senior after Spring 2006; (2) U.S. Citizenship; (3) Enrolled
full-time in an accredited U.S. College or University (community college
students may apply; however, placement is contingent on matriculation into a
four-year institution); (4) Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a
scale of 4.0; (5) Eligible fields of study are academic majors or demonstrated
coursework or concentration in engineering, mathematics, computer science or
physical/life science; (6) Demonstrated strong interest/commitment to one of
the above career fields or disciplines (e.g., science/math/engineering fairs,
clubs or awards; tutoring/mentoring, internships or other related experience). For
more information: Refer to the USRP website at http://education.nasa.gov/usrp for more information including application
instructions and eligibility requirements.
Note: The Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium is
pleased to sponsor one (1) eligible student from an OSGC affiliate
institution to participate in the NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program.
For more information, visit http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/, call (541) 737-2414, or email spacegrant@oregonstate.edu.
TEKTRONIX, INC in Beaverton,
Oregon is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern for its
Central Engineering office. Internship Responsibilities: This is up to a
six month internship opportunity. Join a highly skilled and
energetic team of mechanical engineers developing leading edge test and
measurement products. Specific product areas include Logic
Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Probes, Wireless Communication, and Video Monitoring
and Test products. Internship will focus on product design and/or
fixture design using Pro/Engineer, may involve specific analysis and
testing to known requirements, and may involve research oriented
activities. Knowledge of heat transfer principles, materials, drafting,
and manufacturing processes is required. Individual will work
closely with vendors to optimize designs for cost, performance, manufacturability,
and reliability and will be teamed in mentoring program with Mechanical
Engineer. Great opportunity to work in the high tech industry with
supportive people, using state of the are design tools to solve
challenging engineering problems in a creative design atmosphere. Internship
Requirements: Because of the nature of the work at Tektronix, a Mechanical Engineering
student, Junior Level (minimum) standing is a business necessity. A 3.3
minimum cumulative GPA is expected. Interested and qualified students please
send resume to Brian Wood at brian.j.wood@tektronix.com. Job Requisition Number IRC 9544. http://www.tek.com/careers/college/internships.html
Jobs
CARRUTHERS EQUIPMENT
COMPANY, a
growing manufacturer of proprietary equipment used in the food processing
industry, seeks a creative, capable Design Engineer to join our
engineering team. Mechanical engineer with a command of electro-mechanical and
solid modeling/micro-station modeler technologies required. The position
includes limited travel to factories of a wide variety of small to major food
processors. The successful candidate will have the ability to interface with
customers. Food industry experience is a plus. Tired of the same old
grind…boring scenery…long commute…overpriced housing? Our factory sits directly
on the mouth of the Columbia River. Our
location provides immediate access to numerous recreational activities
including fishing, hunting, and skiing, while being less than 100 miles from a
major city. Carruthers enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the industry’s
key innovators having brought numerous new products to market over the last
several years. We have been in business for over fifty-five years with
excellent financial health.
Carruthers also has an
immediate opening for an Industrial Engineer responsible for helping
Carruthers develop new production systems and procedures to help increase
capacity while also actively participating in our daily production process.
This position reports to the Production Manager; duties include: Prepare
production routing documents (Travelers) for all machine types; organize
Assembly Machine Shop and Fabrication Shop priorities; coordinate with Assembly,
Machine and Fabrication Shops on parts needed to accommodate timely deliveries;
create and monitor milestones for each order in terms of Last Day out of
Engineering to Planning, Last day out of Planning to Production, Last Day to
Assembly and Last day to Testing/Shipment; expedite production requirements;
coordinate sheet metal purchasing; and develop procedures that improve the flow
of parts and machines through the plant.
Carruthers offers
competitive salaries and benefits along with the opportunity to work in a
dynamic small business environment while working on innovative projects for
many of the largest businesses in the food industry. If qualified and
interested in either of these positions, please send your resume and cover
letter to Tony Stevens, Controller, at tonys@carruthers.us (503-861-2273, ext. 111).
CH2M HILL–Corvallis has an immediate opening for an Entry-Level
Mechanical Process Engineer. Employee will work under the direct supervision
of a senior level engineer to include preparation, development of plans and
specs for process mechanical design, primarily on industrial or municipal water
and wastewater projects. May also help support construction services. Position
follows prescribed procedures and detailed instructions. Under close
supervision, performs the routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge
and application of basic engineering principles. Uses fundamental concepts,
practices, and procedures, performs specific and limited portions of assigned
tasks. Work is reviewed for quality and as part of a mentoring process.
Contacts limited with customers and user departments. Limited exercise of
judgment is required in developing plans or alternatives. Limited contact with
clients. No supervisory responsibility. BS degree required in Mechanical and
EIT preferred. 1 to 2 years design experience desired. Demonstrated knowledge
and application of basic engineering principles. CAD experience helpful but not
required. For more information and to apply: Go to http://www.ch2m.com/ and navigate to the Careers–Openings within
the US
page. Then click on “Search Openings” and then do a keyword search on ”Process
Mechanical.” (For navigation help in accessing the job
information/application page, please call Julie Marr at 541-768-3709.)
CLIMAX PORTABLE MACHINE
TOOLS in Newberg, Oregon,
is currently recruiting to fill a Senior Design Engineering position and
is especially interested in hiring OSU alumni. The company (please see us at http://www.CPMT.com ) is a key competitor in world markets for specialized
machine tool solutions. Climax holds over 20 patents and is considered a
leader in innovative designs for complex machining problems. Our
solutions can save our customers hundreds of thousands of dollars when critical
repairs and maintenance challenges result in crippling downtime. Our
tools also provide innovative onsite solutions in the shipbuilding, nuclear
power, military and heavy construction industries. Our engineers
frequently enjoy the roles of inventor, mechanical engineer and
designer. They take a customer need and develop a solution from cradle to
grave. The tools are built here in Newberg, so engineers benefit from a
"hands on" partnership with manufacturing. For many mechanical
engineers, this is the "dream job." The job is posted at http://www.cpmt.com/hr/. Note: This is a senior-level
position and as such will not be appropriate (yet!) for OSU ME graduates
seeking entry-level employment. However, if the work and our company sounds
interesting to you, we would like to hear from you anyway, and we may in fact
have several entry-level openings in the near future. If you have questions
about this position and/or other current or forthcoming opportunities with
CPTM, please contact Scott A. Copeland, BS, MAP, Human Resources, Training and
Development, Climax Portable Machine Tools, 503-537-5220, scopeland@CPMT.com.
FM GLOBAL will be interviewing
candidates for the position of Loss
Prevention Engineering Consultant. This field engineering position involves
dealing with real people and real situations. You may find yourself evaluating
a structure to ensure that it can withstand hurricane-force winds. Or, you may
work to assess systems that will need to survive the world's worst earthquakes.
It's a hands-on job requiring high-energy, self-motivation and creativity. You
are a problem-solver and specialist, deciding how best to protect the companies
you work with. Your experience at FM Global starts with extensive training in
loss prevention engineering from some of the most talented and respected
engineers in the world. This rigorous training in every aspect of property loss
prevention enables you to step into any field engineering assignment with
confidence. You soon find yourself working independently from your home office,
solving complicated technical issues and meeting with local management of the
world's best-known companies. But even though you’re in the field, you never
work alone. The very best technology connects every field engineer to our
world-class database of loss prevention engineering information and knowledge
stretching back nearly 170 years. And, you can call on the collective support
and experience of more than 1,400 FM Global engineers around the
world-teammates facing the same challenges and issues you face every day.
Location: Seattle (Bellevue), WA. Candidate Requirements:
Fifth-year seniors working toward a Bachelor of
Science in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or
Mechanical Engineering. GPA at or above 2.75. Permanent U.S. Resident, U.S. Citizen, or U.S. National. Interviews for the position will be held on
March 2 in the Career Services Office.
Sign up for interviews through the Beaver Recruiting System. Sign up deadline is February 28.
GEORGIA-PACIFIC
CORPORATION is
recruiting for entry-level Project Engineers. The
position provides engineering advice to operations and maintenance,
implements changes to mill operations and equipment, and assists in the design
or modification of construction and installation of new equipment/facilities to
directly effect operations. Position requires extensive interpersonal and group
communication. Minimum requirements include a BA in ME or EE, 2.8 or
higher GPA, relevant co-op or internship experience, and the ability and desire
to follow detailed safety precautions. For more information, see http://www.gp.com/careers/collegerel/
HARDER MECHANICAL
CONTRACTORS, INC., a major
contractor dealing in the High Tech, Industrial and Commercial fields with jobs
throughout the western U.S., is currently seeking qualified Engineering or
Construction Engineering Management candidates for entry-level field
engineering and project management positions. Responsibilities will
include submittals, RFIs, cost tracking, scheduling, and assisting the lead
project manager in the successful estimating and construction of various sized
jobs. This is a challenging position working on a wide variety of projects and
offers an opportunity to join an industry-leading group of people. We have an
attractive benefits package, which includes a defined benefit pension plan,
401k, and major health insurance. The position is open now; however, for the
right candidate, the start date would be flexible. Please send resumes/cover
letters to: Harder Mechanical, 2148
NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97212.
For more information about the company, visit http://www.hardercompanies.com/.
NOVELLUS SYSTEMS. Representatives from Novellus Systems will
be interviewing for the following entry-level jobs on 3/15 in the Career
Services Office. Students interested in an interview for any of the
following three positions should apply through the Beaver Recruiting System: http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php .
Hardware Engineer. Position / Duties: This Hardware Engineering position is
designed to introduce new college graduates to a real-life hardware design environment
in a dynamic, fast-paced organization. The position is designed to fully
prepare the hardware engineer to participate in the design, development, and
new product launch functions at Novellus. This is an excellent
opportunity for individuals who are bright, motivated, and have excellent
communications skills to function as key members of a product development team
designing the next generation of semiconductor process equipment
hardware. Job duties may also include developing hardware to provide new
functionality and to further enhance existing equipment system
performance. Novellus has an excellent track record of promoting and
transferring employees into roles of increasing responsibility and technical
challenge. Position Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a
BS (MS preferred/selected Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Materials Science or related fields; have an excellent academic
record; and display a high degree of enthusiasm, energy, and career interest in
the semiconductor industry. Novellus Systems may sponsor foreign
nationals for non- immigrant and immigrant visas.
Manufacturing Operations
Engineer. Position
/ Duties: This Manufacturing Operations Engineering position is designed to
introduce new college graduates to a real-life manufacturing environment within
a dynamic, fast-paced organization. The candidate will be responsible for
providing technical assistance to production personnel regarding operations and
maintenance. Newly hired engineers are provided with a six-month training
program designed to seed manufacturing-minded individuals into the design,
development and manufacturing support functions at Novellus. During the
latter part of training, individuals are enrolled in various soft-skills and/or
technical classes. Upon completion of training, the engineer is fitted for an
Operations Engineering position, within Manufacturing Engineering, Customer
Engineering, or Quality Engineering. Decisions on final position are
based on the level of experience / skill-sets acquired during training as well
as the individual’s career aspirations. Novellus has an excellent track
record of promoting and transferring employees into roles of increasing
responsibility and technical challenge. Position Qualifications: The
ideal candidate will possess, at minimum, a BS in Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,
Engineering Technology, or closely related degree; have an excellent academic
record; and display a high degree of enthusiasm, energy, and career interest in
the semiconductor industry.
Field Service Engineer. Position/Duties: The Field Service Engineer position is
designed to acclimate new college graduates to a customer service engineer
role. The engineer will be assigned a Field Service Engineer position at one of
our various US
field office locations. The candidate will be responsible for performing
on-site installation, service and repair of complex equipment and systems;
reviewing and approving operational quality of system equipment; instructing
customers in the operation and maintenance of Novellus systems; serving as
company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for
assigned projects; working on problems of moderate scope where analysis of
situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors; and exercising
judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate
actions. This program starts with formal technical and developmental classroom-style
training in our Education Services Center
located in San Jose, CA. Additional
classroom-style training may take place Oregon
and/or Arizona.
Subsequent on-the-job training in the Customer Satisfaction group provides the
trainee opportunity to gain valuable knowledge as to how our products are
designed, tested, manufactured, and supported in the field. Position
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a BS in Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related
engineering disciplines. The candidate should have demonstrated excellence in
their academic pursuits and display a high degree of enthusiasm, energy, and a
career interest in the semiconductor industry. Excellent communication skills
are required. Preferred candidates will have an aptitude for hands-on work
involving detailed troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, chemical and
software systems on cutting edge equipment. Candidates must be willing to
accept assignment anywhere within the US. Primary locations include Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, New York, Texas, and Virginia.
Novellus will work to determine assignment location based on the needs of the
company and the preference of the individual. Candidates must be eligible
to work in the US
on a permanent basis.
THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BRIDGE ENGINEERING SECTION seeks two Civil or Mechanical
engineering graduates or students for Summer
2006. The successful candidates will perform structural analyses of bridges
using both analytical and finite element methods of stress analysis. After
performing a structural analysis, a fatigue life calculation will be made to
determine the appropriate inspection intervals. The position is located in Salem, Oregon
at the ODOT headquarters and will span from approximately June 20, 2004 to
September 20, 2006 at 40 hours per week. Minimum qualifications for the
graduate position: (1) A Bachelors Degree in either Civil or Mechanical
engineering; AND (2) valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record;
AND (3) authorization to work in the United States without employer
sponsorship. Minimum qualifications for the undergraduate position: (1)
Completed Junior year in either Civil or Mechanical engineering AND, (2) Grade
of B or better in engineering Statics and Strength of Materials AND (3) valid
Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; AND (4) authorization to
work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Desirable
qualifications for these positions are: (1) Academic or work experience in
structural and / or stress analysis; (2) Academic or work experience with
fatigue analysis; (3) Academic or work experience with non-destructive testing;
(4) Strong writing skills. Compensation for undergraduate-level summer
employees will be $1747 per month; compensation for graduate-level summer
employees will be $2922 per month. These are temporary positions with no
benefits. To apply send a cover letter ,
one page resume and current college transcript ( unofficial is acceptable) to ODOT Bridge Engineering Section, Attention
Frank Nelson, 355 Capitol Street N.E. Room 301, Salem , OR 97301. The
deadline for receiving applications is 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time, March 30, 2006.
PIERCE PACIFIC
MANUFACTURING, a Portland area heavy
equipment manufacturer, is looking for an entry-level Mechanical Engineer
to be a part of our design team. The successful candidate will be a self
starter, with a working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or ProEngineer software.
A willingness to learn, and a desire to contribute quickly to the design group
are musts. Experience, while a plus, is not the major focus in our
search. Background and personal traits are equally important factors for
this position. Design work at Pierce Pacific includes structures, and a variety
of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Designers will work
with all aspects of our products over a period of time. This
diversity of product, and a family type atmosphere, make Pierce Pacific an
excellent place to learn and work. This is a full-time, permanent
position, with benefits. Those interested, please mail your resume to:
Engineering Manager, Pierce Pacific Mfg, P.O. Box 30509, Portland,
OR, 97294.
PRECISION
CASTPARTS–Schlosser in Redmond, Oregon
has an immediate opening for a Dimensional Engineer. Position
Description: The Dimensional Engineer is responsible for the successful and
timely completion of the first article dimensional requirements of all assigned
development projects, and is also responsible for the successful and timely
completion of wax injection die rework to eliminate dimensional MRB on product
1st production run. Specific Job Functions: Generate as-cast
dimensional, chemical milling, masking, in-process dimensional, straightening,
and final dimensional work instructions; perform statistical analysis of
dimensional results to determine dimensional capability; generate dimensional
inspections plans; generate dimensional first article reports using AS9102 or
other industry standards; generate wax injection die tool rework plans;
generate supplemental first article dimensional work instructions; perform root
cause analysis to determine corrective actions for dimensional non-conformances
and dimensions which lack adequate control; generate redline drawings and
dimensional recommendations to customers using appropriate customer forms;
generate customer MRB, implement corrective action plans to address MRB; and
perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to distill technical requirements from customer specs, PO's, and
Drawings, and determine if the process is capable; ability to effectively
interface with back end manufacturing, dimensional inspectors, machinists, and
customers; ability to effectively manage process or product projects, organize
and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines, and multi-task and work with
limited supervision; ability to perform root cause analysis and determine
corrective actions for tooling/fixturing related issue; Ability to create and
submit MRB; skills in written/verbal communication, decision making, and
attention to detail; ability to visualize 3-dimensionally; knowledge of SPC /
6-sigma; knowledge of basic math, basic statistics and Geometric Dimensional
and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M) technical knowledge of machining, process
capabilities, and knowledge of fixturing and back-end processes; ability to
develop plans for process / system improvements; and ability to perform root
cause analysis and determine corrective actions for process-related issues. Education
and Experience: BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Metallurgical preferred);
2-3 years of demonstrated success in dimensional engineering in the investment
casting industry desirable; advanced capability using Minitab, MSWord, and
Excel, and intermediate capability using Unigraphics, PCDMIS, Outlook, Access. Physical
Capabilities: Ability to read reports and use computers. Ability to
communicate, write, type and operate office equipment. Ability to exert
over fifty pounds of force to move an object. Ability to work in an
environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals and varying temperatures. We
are looking to fill this position as quickly as possible. Applicants should
email their resume and cover letter to Judy Wiemer, Human Resource Manager at
PCC-Schlosser, at jwiemer@pccstructurals.com.
TEKTRONIX, INC in Beaverton,
Oregon is looking for a Mechanical Engineer II. Job Description: Tektronix has earned
its lead position in high tech by continually staying one step ahead. We
deliver the test, measurement and monitoring solutions that our customers
need to push the boundaries of technology. We invite you to join us at the forefront
of innovation. Join our motivated team of mechanical design engineers
developing leading edge new products and platforms. Work closely
with marketing, engineering, procurement, vendors and manufacturing during
all phases of product development to optimize designs for cost,
performance, manufacturability, service and reliability. Responsibilities
include plans, designs, engineering and production drawings and/or layouts
from a variety of sources including previous drawings, layouts, sketches,
notes, verbal instructions and/or standard references. You may be involved
in test setup and evaluation activities. You will utilize the latest in
CAD drafting equipment/techniques. Job Requirements: MSME preferred.
(BSME will be considered at a lower level); demonstrated knowledge of
engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques; strong
communication, analytical, and CAD skills. Experience with Pro/Engineer
Wildfire software strongly preferred. All employment offers are contingent
upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and
background/criminal check. Tektronix is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates with less education/experience may be considered for other
opportunities. Please send resume to Brian Wood at brian.j.wood@tektronix.com For more information: http://www.tek.com/careers/college/.
TRELLEBORG SEALING
SOLUTIONS EUGENE,
manufacturer of Orkot composite bearings, has an immediate opening for a Product
Engineer. This position will provide technical and product support
for our customers. General responsibilities will consist of: bearing
design; technical and customer support; estimating and quoting; sales and quote
follow up; engineering support for in-house manufacturing requirements;
occasional travel. Skill requirements include: proficiency with AutoCAD
software; proficiency with Microsoft application software; high mathematical,
mechanical, and technical aptitude; and strong written and communication
skills. This is a position that requires a team-oriented person with an
engineering background that is customer focused, and the ability to work in a
fast paced office environment. Drug Screening required. Apply by emailing cover
letter, current résumé, references and salary requirements to: rene.purvine@trelleborg.com
WARN INDUSTRIES. The Powersports Design and Development Team
at Warn Industries has an immediate opening for a day-shift “Engineer III”
position. Job responsibilities: The person in this position applies
extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles, design
experience and practices in broad areas of assignment and related fields with
minimal or no direction; leads projects both inside WARN and with outside
contractors (consulting engineering; and makes decisions and recommendations to
leadership that are recognized as authoritative and have far-reaching impact on
engineering and other activities in the company. This position is responsible
for supporting research, selection and purchasing of complete assemblies from
outside suppliers. Offshore production sources will be the primary focus. Position
requirements: BS Engineering degree (mechanical preferred). Design
engineering background and hands-on mechanical aptitude required, electrical
background strongly desired (12 VDC motors, contactors, switching circuits).
Experience using a CAD solid modeling system (SDRC IDEAS desired) and all MS
Office software. Must possess good interpersonal communication skills. Must
have ability to work in a fast-paced product development environment and adapt
to changing priorities. Must have excellent time-management skills. Project
Management skills required (PMI certification desired). Direct experience
negotiating and sourcing product from Asia
preferred. Prefer familiarity with ATV vehicles and accessories and knowledge
of DFM/A concepts and applications. Experience in designing/specifying motors
(DC or brushless) and associated hardware (contactors, switches, wiring)
desired. Position requires frequent verbal communications (talking and hearing)
in English language, frequent walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, carrying,
balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, feeling, bending and grasping. Some
travel may be required.
To apply for this position
(Engineer III, Job number #05-111R), please mail your resume and cover letter
to: Warn Industries, Attn: Human Resources, 12900 SE Capps Road, Clackamas,
OR 97015.
Please include job title and number in your application. Or, complete an
application onsite by coming to Warn Industries, 13270 SE Pheasant Ct.,
Milwaukie, OR 97222 between 7 AM and 3:30 PM Mondays-Fridays. For more
information, please contact Warn Human Resources at warnresume@warn.com. Note: a post-offer, pre-employment drug screening, physical and criminal
background check will be required
FACULTY
POSITIONS
NOTE: See archived versions of postings submitted
September–January 2005 at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/
CORNELL UNIVERSITY. The Sibley School of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University, Ithaca,
New York invites applications for
at least two (2) tenure track faculty positions. We welcome applications from
all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, however, we are particularly
interested in candidates with research interests in the following areas: 1.
Biomechanics, and analysis of biomechanical systems. 2. Energy, energy systems,
sustainability and the environment Applicants must hold a doctorate in an
appropriate field and must have demonstrated an ability to conduct outstanding
research, and show promise for excellent teaching. We anticipate filling the
positions at the Assistant Professor level, but applications at other levels
will be considered; salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and
experience. The Sibley School, and the College of Engineering
at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will create a climate that
attracts students of all races, nationalities and genders. We strongly
encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. Applicants should
submit a curriculum vita, a research statement, a teaching statement, and
complete contact information for at least three references to: Chair, Faculty
Search Committee, Sibley School of Mechanical & Aerospace
Engineering, Cornell University, 105 Upson Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853. All
applications received by February 15, 2006 will receive full consideration. [posted
1/16 and 2/6]
GROVE CITY COLLEGE announces a faculty opening in Mechanical
Engineering beginning in the fall of 2006. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering is
required; industrial experience is valued. Responsibilities will include
teaching undergraduate courses primarily in the thermal and fluid systems areas
as well as laboratory courses. Qualified applicants will enjoy working closely with
students in laboratory and classroom settings, as well as advising for senior
design projects and helping with curriculum development. A focus on quality
teaching is foremost at Grove City College, and candidates must evidence a
strong record of classroom teaching, meaningful scholarship within the field,
and a commitment to instructing highly motivated students (1317 average SAT
for entering freshmen in Mechanical Engineering) in a Christian liberal
arts institution. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. Send
letter of application, vita, transcripts, names of four references (three
professional and one pastoral), and a 4-5 paragraph essay relating your
philosophy of a liberal arts education and teaching mechanical engineering with
the College’s unique mission in higher education to: William P. Anderson, Jr.,
Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Grove City College, 100
Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127-2104. For further information, see the
“About Grove City College” section on our web site (www.gcc.edu). Review of applications will commence
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
TEXAS A&M
UNIVERSITY. The Department of Engineering Technology
and Industrial Distribution in Texas A&M’s Dwight Look College of
Engineering (http://etidweb.tamu.edu) is seeking to fill a tenure-track
Assistant or Associate Professor position in mechanical and manufacturing
engineering technology. Candidates must have a PhD degree in mechanical,
manufacturing, material science, or related engineering field, possess excellent
communication skills, have a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the
undergraduate level, and be self-motivated to develop partnerships with
industry and/or applied research programs. The successful candidate should have
experience with diversity including gender, ethnicity and cultural issues.
Preference will be given to candidates with appropriate and relevant industrial
experience. Responsibilities include teaching and developing applied courses in
materials and manufacturing processes with emphasis on non-metallic materials
and other courses in the manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology
programs. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate scholarship,
and to conduct externally funded applied research. Applications will be
considered until the position is filled. The applicants must submit: (1) a
cover letter indicating their interests, areas of technical expertise and
experiences relative to the position description, (2) a curriculum vitae, and
(3) the names and contact information of three references. Please mail the
complete application package to: Walter W. Buchanan, Ph.D., J.D., P.E., J.R.
Thompson Endowed Chair and Department Head, Engineering Technology and
Industrial Distribution Department, 3367 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-3367. Buchanan@entc.tamu.edu
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA. The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical
Engineering invites applications and nominations for multiple tenure track faculty
positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Senior
positions will be considered for applicants with exceptional stature and
professional record. Applicants in all areas of aerospace and mechanical
engineering will be considered but preference will be given to candidates with
expertise and interest in controls, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and solid
mechanics. Opportunities for synergy with existing aerospace research
activities in the department, and the University will be viewed favorably. The
department is seeking an individual who is able to work with diverse students
and colleagues, and who has experience with a variety of teaching methods and
curricular perspectives. Preference will be given to candidates with motivation
and expertise to contribute to the focus areas of the department and of the College of Engineering. These include, but are not
limited to Aerodynamics, Advanced materials, Bioengineering, and Micro/Nano
systems. Candidates with expertise at the interface of two or more of these
areas are especially encouraged to apply. The Department offers excellent
opportunities to interact with the Arizona
Health Sciences
Center, the College of Optical Sciences,
and the Department of Planetary Sciences, all of which enjoy international
recognition as centers for world-class academic programs and research.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and
graduate levels and to establish active research programs. Previous teaching
experience is expected for senior candidates, and desirable in all cases.
Required qualifications are a Ph.D. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical
Engineering or closely related discipline, and demonstrated research potential
or accomplishments. Review of materials is currently ongoing and will continue
until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should consult the
university website URL: https://www.uacareertrack.com/ and enter job number
33891 then follow instructions to make a formal application for this position.
Faculty positions are also available in other areas of the Department of
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering as listed for job number 33891.
Applicants and interested individuals may contact Professor Anatoli Tumin,
Chair, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Search Committee, Aerospace and
Mechanical Engineering Department, The University of Arizona, 1130 N. Mountain,
P.O. Box 210119, Tucson, AZ 85721-0119. Tel: 520-626-8724. Email:
aero@ame.arizona.edu. URL: http://www.ame.arizona.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN. Applications and formal and informal
nominations are sought for the Caterpillar Chair in the Department of
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of distinguished
technical accomplishment in an area relevant to mechanical science and
engineering. The appointment will be made at the Full Professor (with tenure)
level. The successful candidate will hold the Caterpillar Chair in Engineering.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. Salary is commensurate with qualifications
and experience. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by
April 30, 2006. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2006 or negotiable
after closing date. In your cover letter, please reference search #10278.
Interviews may be conducted before the closing date, but the final decision
will not be made until after that date. Applicants are encouraged to
electronically submit a curriculum vitae and contact information for four
references to MIE-facultyrecruiting@uiuc.edu. Alternatively, application
material may be mailed to Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign, 1206 West
Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 USA. Phone: (217) 244-7388.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
AT DULUTH
(UMD). The Department
of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Minnesota
Duluth invites applications for one tenure track
position at the Assistant Professor level and one renewable contract position
at the Instructor level starting August 28, 2006. Applicants for the
Assistant Professor position are required to have an earned doctorate in
engineering or a closely related field by August 28, 2006, with teaching interest
in the area of controls and system dynamics. Applicants for the
Instructor position must have a Bachelors degree in engineering and a Masters
degree and be willing to teach a variety of courses in the MIE
Department. Candidates for the Assistant Professor position must have an
appropriate research interest such as control systems, robotics, mechatronics,
or transportation systems. All candidates must have excellent
communication skills and demonstrate commitment to teaching. Send your complete
application (a letter of application, a research plan for the assistant
professor position, a teaching philosophy statement, a curriculum vita, and
contact information for three current references) to: John C. Voss, Chair,
Search Committee, UMD Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 105 VKH, 1305 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812 – 3042. Email: jvoss1@d.umn.edu. A review of completed applications will
start on February 28, 2006, continuing until the position is filled. Further
details at http://www.d.umn.edu/mie
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. The UNH Department of Mechanical
Engineering invites applications for a tenure track position in fluid
dynamics or the thermal sciences. Of particular interest are candidates with
expertise in the experimental study of turbulent shear flows, including wall
bounded turbulence, stratified flow, reacting turbulent flows, or convective
heat transfer. The applicant must have a clearly defined research agenda
and some evidence of scholarly productivity. Applicants must possess an earned
Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely allied field, and demonstrate good
oral and written communication skills. The anticipated starting date is August
2006. The appointment is intended to be at the assistant professor level, but
highly qualified candidates will also be considered at the associate professor
level. The successful candidate will be expected to: i) participate in the
thermal/fluid science component of the teaching mission of the department at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and ii) establish a vibrant
externally funded scholarly research program including the active mentoring of
MS and PhD students. In addition, the candidate will have numerous
opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations. UNH has an active
group of researchers who would benefit from interactions with the desired
candidate. These existing research activities include investigation of boundary
layer flow physics, theoretical and experimental study of atmospheric and
oceanic flows, optical diagnostic development for fluid mechanics and
combustion, and wide-ranging studies of plasma dynamics. The application
package should include a letter stating specific teaching and research
interests, a detailed resume and the names of at least three references. The
target date for applications is January 31, 2006, but the search will remain
open until the position is filled. Consideration of applications will begin
immediately. Application materials should be addressed to: Joe Klewicki,
Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH,
03824.
UNIVERSITY OF NIZWA,
SULTANATE OF OMAN. The University
of Nizwa is seeking a Dean for its new
College of Engineering. Position requires minimum
2-year commitment to get the college up and running and includes the usual
responsibilities for hiring, curriculum design, etc. Beginning in the Fall of
2006, the university will also need regular engineering instructional faculty
(with PhDs); these positions require a minimum 1-semester commitment. If
interested/for more information, please contact Neil Forsberg, Professor,
Department of Animal Sciences, Oregon State
University, Corvallis, OR 97331-6702.
Phone 541-737-1918; Fax 541-737-4174; neil.forsberg@oregonstate.edu, or Mark Lusk, Director of International
Education and Outreach, Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR 97331-1642.
Phone 541-737-3006; Fax 541-737-6482; mark.lusk@oregonstate.edu
UNIVERSITY OF
WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE.
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering seeks one
assistant-professor, tenure-track position at the Fox Valley
campus starting fall of 2006. Bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in ME or a
closely related field are required. The doctoral degree requirements must
be met by 5/30/2006. The successful candidate must be able to teach all
courses in the thermal-fluid area, laboratories, and be willing to teach a
broad spectrum of ME courses. She/he must demonstrate a genuine interest
in teaching undergraduates and possess good written and oral communication
skills. Teaching experience, industrial experience, and professional
registration are desirable. Professional and scholarly activities are
expected, but quality teaching is the primary responsibility. UW-P is a
comprehensive university in the UW system. ME is the largest of the
University’s ABET accredited programs with about 100 graduates annually.
Initial teaching assignments will be at the Fox
Valley campus, a growing collaborative
program in Neenah, WI. Extensive opportunities for
consulting and professional development are available nearby. Review of
applications begins immediately and applications will be accepted until March
20th. The successful candidate needs to have demonstrated commitment to
or experience with diverse populations. The University of
Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks
to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and
persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested
in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists,
will be released upon request. Vita and contact information for at least
three professional references must be submitted in electronic (Adobe PDF
or MSWord email attachment) and hard copy format to: Dr. John Iselin, Search
and Screen Chair, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering,
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville,
WI 53818-3099, iselinj@uwplatt.edu [posted 1/30]
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