OSU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

Week of March 5, 200 7

BULLETIN SECTIONS—QUICK LINKS

Upcoming Events

ME–IME Faculty/Graduate Seminars

Miscellaneous Announcements

Student Organizations

Scholarships and Fellowships

Job and Internship Postings—ME & IME Students

Faculty and Post-Doc Positions

About this e-bulletin

THANK YOU IME–ME FACULTY AND GRAD STUDENTS!

Many thanks to those of you who contributed to the success of this year’s Prospective Grad Student Weekend. We had a strong and enthusiastic contingent of visiting students this year, and we’re hoping many of them will decide to do their graduate work at OSU. Thank each of you for taking the time to welcome them to campus, encourage their interest in our programs, and show them around Corvallis and the coast!

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. BOB PAASCH,

who was recently named OSU’S new BOEING PROFESSOR OF DESIGN. See the news story at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/story/2030.

UPCOMING EVENTS [back to top]

This Week…

Mon, Mar 5: SAE Formula Team Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 132 (SAE shop).

Wed, Mar 7: SAE Baja Team Meeting. 5 pm, Rogers 230.

Wed, Mar 7: WME Afternoon Tea with Dr. Belinda Batten, Professor and Department Head of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering. This event is part of the WME “Lunch and Learn” series. Are there things you want to know about the COE? Or whether grad school right for you? Or what it’s like to work in a male-dominated profession? Or for that matter, what mechanical, industrial, and/or manufacturing engineers really do? Here's your chance to meet informally with a leader of the College of Engineering, ask questions, and share your ideas! All engineering students are welcome. Beverages and sweet treats provided.

Tues, Mar 6: IIE Meeting and Officer Elections. 6 pm, Covell 221. Pizza and beverages provided. Holding an officer position gives you a chance to network at national and regional conferences, build your resume, and have fun! All positions are available, including President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, FE Review Chair (2), Web Master, Historian, Newsletter, Social Chair, and Membership. If you have questions regarding position responsibilities please email dunhamg@engr.orst.edu

Thurs, Mar 8: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) meeting. 8 pm, Rogers 230. We’ll eat cookies, watch explosions, build recycled airplanes, and continue working on our Human-Powered Submarine. All comers welcome!

Fri. Mar 9: Oregon WAVE weekly meeting. 10 am, Graf Basement. Contact Matt Knudsen at matt.knudson@gmail.com for more information.

Fri, Mar 9: ME–IME Seminar: Location Management Strategy for Cellular Networks. Presented by Jipyo Kim, Department of Industrial & Information Systems Engineering, Seoul National University of Technology, and OSU Visiting Professor. 2:30–4 pm, Rogers 230. (Social time 2:30–3; seminar begins promptly at 3.)

Fri, March 9: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Course Portfolios. 2–4 pm, Milam 215. Course portfolios are powerful tools for capturing and making visible the intellectual work that faculty engage in as they plan their learning outcomes and teach to these outcomes. This workshop will introduce the course portfolio, will discuss its purpose and illustrate sample faculty portfolios. We will also explore ways that the portfolio can be used to advance the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Fri, Mar 9: HPV Team Meeting. 3 pm, Dearborn 5B (basement). For more information, contact Ryan Carpenter at carpryan@onid.orst.edu.

Plan Ahead...

Mon, Mar 12: EWB General Meeting and 2007-08 Officer Elections. 6 pm, Peavy 272. The four positions up for election are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please send your nominations to douglas.vanbossuyt@gmail.com before 5pm Monday, March 12, or bring them to the meeting. You may nominate someone else or yourself; but note that both you and whomever you nominate must be chapter members in good standing. Voting is also restricted to members in good standing. If you're not sure of your membership status, please check with EWB membership coordinator Andy Sabalowsky (sabaloan@engr.orst.edu). Dues may be paid to Andy up until the start of the meeting on March 12.

Mon, Mar 12: Free Public Forum on Nanotechnology. 7–9 pm, U of O Erb Memorial Union Gumwood Room. The aim of the forum is to engage the public in exploring the societal benefits and potential risks of nanotechnology. Brief presentations on what nanoscience is, how it can benefit society, and its possible risks, will befollowed by small group discussions where the participants will weigh the benefits and risks of nanotechnology in the context of nanoparticle-based solar cells. For more information and to register for this event, go to http://greennano.org/register.html. NOTE: This forum is being offered in conjunction with a two-day Safer Nano Conference, Mar 12-13. For more information and conference registration, visit http://greennano.org/marchevent.html

Wed, Mar 14: IME 2007 Senior Project Presentation, 6–8 pm, Building 60, Xerox–Wilsonville. Event features a 6-7 pm poster session and, from 7 to 7:45, formal presentations by the three top project teams.

Wed, Mar 29–Fri, Mar 31: 2007 American Nuclear Society Student Conference, held at Oregon State University this year. Open to all who are interested in attending. To register, visit http://ne.oregonstate.edu/current/index.htm. (You may not attend if you haven’t registered, and for OSU students the registration fee is a great deal!). For more information about the conference please see http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/ans/ or email Tony Elliott (Co-Chair) at ellioant@onid.orst.edu.

Thurs, May 31: 2006–07 ME–IME Awards Picnic. 5 pm–???, Avery Park Lyons Shelter. SAVE THE DATE! Details to come.

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

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

Fri, Mar 9: Location Management Strategy for Cellular Networks. Presented by Jipyo Kim, Department of Industrial & Information Systems Engineering, Seoul National University of Technology, and OSU Visiting Professor. 2:30–4 pm, Rogers 230. (Social time 2:30–3; seminar begins promptly at 3.)

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top]

Departments-wide…

MECOP, PRO-SCHOOL, AND COE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/. All applications are due by April 10th!

BOEING ENGINEERING STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: CALL FOR ENTRIES. Entries for the 2007 Boeing-sponsored Engineering Student of the Year Award are due on May 1, 2007. The key criterion for this award (which is open to Bachelors, Masters, and PhD candidates) is the impact, or potential for impact, of the candidate's work on current or future aeronautical or space technology. This impact might be seen in new or enhanced systems or processes or tools, new levels of performance, improved life cycle costs, new capabilities, or in other areas. Entries should include a 200 word summary and supporting material, which could include new patents or documented applications that have been adopted by industry, published papers or research that have won recognition from academic, professional or industrial associations. Entries are judged by a panel of former Boeing senior engineers and results are announced at the Flights Awards dinner in Paris, June 18, 2007. Boeing arranges flights and accommodations for the winner and guest to attend the Flight Awards ceremony, and the recipient is invited to attend the Paris Air Show as a guest of Boeing. For more information and application procedures, visit http://www.flightglobal.com/awards/enter_boeing.htm.

SAFER NANO 2007 PROMOTES PROACTIVE APPROACH TO A GREENER, SAFER NANOTECHNOLOGY. ONAMI’s Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Initiative’s (SNNI) 2nd Annual Safer Nano Conference (March 12-13th, Eugene, OR) will focus on proactive approaches to developing greener and safer nanotechnologies. Dr. Vicki Colvin’s (Rice University) keynote address will address the need for developing holistic approaches to nanomaterials design. Other internationally recognized speakers include Dr. Paul Anastas (Yale University) who is recognized as the father of Green Chemistry and will discuss how green chemistry as been applied to diverse fields, and Dr. Paul Slovic (University of Oregon) who will describe the perception and acceptance of risk from nanotechnologies. Two ONAMI faculty members will complete the slate. Dr. Jim Hutchison, Professor of Chemistry at University of Oregon and Director of SNNI, will lead discussions on development of greener nanomanfacturing approaches and Dr. Robert Tanguay, Associate Professor of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University, will describe incorporation of toxicological assessments in the proactive design paradigm.

In addition to the scientific programming during the day, ONAMI will co-host a public forum on nanotechnology during the evening of March 12th. The aim of the forum is to engage the public in exploring the societal benefits and potential risks of nanotechnology. For more information and registration links for both events, please visit http://greennano.org/marchevent.html

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

Grad Students/Faculty/Staff

OC679, ACOUSTICAL OCEANOGRAPHY, a graduate-level course in applied ocean acoustics that may be of interest to IME and ME grads, is being offered Spring quarter on Tues/Thurs 2–3:30. Taught by Jim Moum (7-2553) and Kelly Benoit-Bird (7-2063), the course covers a range of topics in geological, physical, biological, and fisheries applications and will also discuss permitting issues. The course includes lectures, discussions, as well as assignments working with acoustic data. Course readings focus on primary literature supplemented by chapters from selected texts. For more information, contact Jim Moum (7-2553, jmoum@coas.oregonstate.edu) or Kelly Benoit-Bird (7-2063, kbenoit@coas.oregonstate.edu).

GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR FACULTY-SPONSORED SPRING/SUMMER REUs. The COE has received a grant from INTEL to provide undergraduate research experiences for women and minority engineering students. There is no cost to the researcher (except your time!). The goal of this program is to encourage a greater number of women and minority students to obtain a graduate degree in engineering. Projects can begin immediately and continue through the summer, or can last through the end of spring quarter. There is a strong potential for program renewal, so potentially, the student could work for multiple years. End date for the current project is Sept 2007. Students may be freshman-seniors. Criteria for projects: Intel has targeted specific areas for this REU. Projects may be in EECS, and specific areas of ChemE, IME, ME, Chemistry, or Physics. If you would like to participate, contact Ellen Momsen for more details ASAP, and let Ellen know whether you already have an undergraduate student (female or minority) in mind for the research experience. We have many students who are interested, so we can also select students for you to interview.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS [back to top]

ALPHA PI MU (APM)

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), Cam Follas (VP), Rebecca Mitchell (secretary), Amy Hokama (treasurer), Amy Yang (historian), and Jose Cedeno (webmaster). Faculty advisor is Logen Logendran. APM web site: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/apm/.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

Want to know why you should become a student member of the ASME? Find out the 10 Top Reasons for joining at http://www.asme.org/Membership/Join/. You can apply for membership online, at http://www.asme.org/Membership/Join/Become_Member.cfm. Or contact ASME–OSU chapter president Joseph Cooley at cooleyjo@engr.orst.edu. You are also invited to join the ASME mailing list (go to lists.oregonstate.edu group: ASME).

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS OSU (EWB–OSU)

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

HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM (HPV)

The HPV team is affiliated with the OSU chapter of ASME and shares a similar role in the College of Engineering as the Mini Baja and Formula One teams. Members of the HPV team bring experience from many different areas including exercise science, biomechanics, manufacturing, aviation, composite structures, and automotive repair. Many of our team members are dedicated cyclists and athletes. This year, we’ve got two groups going for design and development of a new 2007 bike: the Frame Team, working on frame, drive train and rider positioning components, and the Fairing Team, working on fairing and major aerodynamic components. If you’re interested in joining the team this term and helping us build this year’s vehicle, contact Ryan Carpenter (carpryan@onid.orst.edu). This winter, we’re meeting Fridays at 3 pm in Dearborn 5B (basement). Team web site: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/hpv/index.htm.

INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS (IIE)

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

MICROGRAVITY FLIGHT TEAM

Want to work on a research project for NASA? Want to develop something that will help put a person on Mars? You like engines, why not work on a prototype nuclear engine that powers a plasma rocket? Do you want to conduct an experiment in zero gravity at 26,000 ft? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come check out the OSU Microgravity Flight Team! We meet in the Kelley Engineering Building Conference room 1005 every Monday, 6:30 pm-10 pm. (Check the top of the piano in the KEC Lobby for updates.) For more information, contact Megan Colbath at colbathm@engr.orst.edu.

OREGON WAVE (WILLAMETTE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ENTERPRISE)

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

OSU SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM (OSUSVT)

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

PI TAU SIGMA –OSU OMEGA CHAPTER

Pi Tau Sigma is a national Mechanical Engineering Honor Society that seeks to unify exceptional students so that they may use their talents in the service of others. 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 Rogers). Baja SAE group meetings are Wednesdays at 5 pm in Rogers 230. All OSU students are encouraged to attend!

SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS (SME)—OSU CHAPTER

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

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

SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS [back to top]

NEW! OREGON SPORTS LOTTERY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS. Qualified degree-seeking graduate and post-baccalaureate professional students are encourage to consult with their advisors about applying for an Oregon Sports Lottery Graduate Scholarship. For eligibility and procedural requirements, see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/07-08SportsLottery.doc. Total funding available for these awards will be distributed equally on the basis of need and academic merit.

NEW! THE ZONTA CLUB OF CORVALLIS is offering ten $2,400 scholarships for the 2007–08 school year. These scholarships are for OSU and LBCC undergraduates who have resumed their studies after a minimum one-year break in their education (preference given to older-than-average students and students with family responsibilities) and are interested in working to improve the status of women—legal, health, political, economic, educational, or professional (Note: This may include women serving as role models by entering non-traditional fields)—and/or (b) planning to work in a profession involving the welfare of children. Scholarship applications are available online at http://www.zontacorvallis.org/scholarships or in hard copy at the OSU & LBCC Financial Aid Offices, the OSU Women's Center, or Waldo 324-A. Application deadline: March 30, 2007. Please contact Julie Hamby in Student Support Services (hambyj@onid.orst.edu or 7-2549) if you have any questions about this scholarship.

2007 CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTENSIVE SUMMER INSTITUTES. As part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages, the Department of State Critical Language Scholarships will provide funding for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students to participate in Summer 2007 language programs in Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu. Institute locations: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Jordan, Morocco, South Korea, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen, and Russia. Duration: 7–11 weeks, beginning in early to mid-June. Grant benefits: ALL program costs except passports are covered for participants. Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be either currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate* or graduate level or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program no more than 2 years ago. Students in all disciplines including business, engineering, science, the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply. Deadline to apply: March 15, 2007. For program details, eligibility, and on-line application, visit www.CLScholarship.org. OSU students who are thinking about applying should contact either Renee Stowell (Renee.Stowell@oregonstate.edu) or Marit Legler (Marit.Legler@orgegonstate.edu) in the OSU International Programs office.

US NAVY NUCLEAR PROPULSION OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAM. The US Navy is looking for Engineers, Scientists and Mathematics majors to become officers in the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. This program offers qualified individuals unique technical training, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to join the elite group of Naval Officers responsible for the operation of the Navy's nuclear propelled submarines and aircraft carriers. If you are a U.S. citizen, attending or have graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States or United States Territory, less than 29 years of age, and can meet basic physical requirements, you may already be qualified. For some programs, you may apply as early as your sophomore year after completing one academic year of calculus and one academic year of calculus-based physics. If you are interested the Navy will pay you as an E-6 for up to 30 months to go to school. While you are going to school you are paid to get good grades and stay in shape. There is also a large sign-on bonus. After you finish school you will be trained as a Nuclear Officer and become qualified to drive a submarine or surface ship. There is no closing date. For more information contact Chief Warrant Officer Jimmy Smith at (503) 572-6275.

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

TEXAS A&M FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University is accepting applications for admission from truly outstanding students for graduate study beginning in Fall 2007. For Fall 2007, the Dwight Look College of Engineering will award a number of National Excellence Fellowships—$40K/year for up to 4 years. Nomination period is from January 1, 2007 to March 31, 2007. Any nominee must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident pursuing an engineering or engineering-related Ph.D. with the intent of pursuing an academic career. For details on this and other Texas A&M ME Fellowship opportunities, see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/TexAM-NatlExcellentFellowship.pdf.

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

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

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 October 1 ‘06 and January 1 ‘07 are also possible. The internship can last from 2 to 6 months. German language skills are not necessary. Internship functions/opportunities: The intern will assist the sponsoring professor in mechatronics, controls lab design, Matlab/Simulink, sensor investigations, Formula car, and/or Robcad software. Other topics can also be found depending on the student's interest. ME students interested in learning more about this international internship opportunity should contact Professor Bob Paasch (Paasch@engr.oregonstate.edu) or Professor Belinda Batten (Belinda.Batten@oregonstate.edu). [posted 7/17]

NEW! SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE (REU) IN NANOMATERIALS AND NANOMECHANICS. The goal of this NSF-supported summer undergraduate research experience is to provide a unique opportunity for undergraduates to participate in a research and professional development program. Projects include: (1) carbon nanotubes, (2) atomistic simulations, (3) tribological properties, and (4) growth mechanisms. Location: The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Dates: May 20–July 27, 2007. Benefits: 10 week stipend of $4,500, housing in residence halls, food allowance, and up to $450 support for travel to the REU site. Application Deadline: March 16, 2007. For more information, contact Dr. Matt Gordon, 479-575-4458 or mhg@uark.edu, or Dr. Joe Rencis, 479-575-3386 or jjrencis@uark.edu, or visit http://comp.uark.edu/~jjrencis/REU/.

Internships: Industry-Sponsored

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

NEW! INTEL has an Industrial Engineering Coop opportunity at its Chandler, AZ, facility. Coops are approximately 6 months in duration beginning summer of 2007 through the fall (Subject to negotiation based on school requirements). Description: In this position, you will be responsible for performing industrial engineering activities in the AZ FSM Industrial Engineering Department located in Chandler, AZ. You will also be responsible for capacity planning, workstation and layout design, work measurement, modeling and simulation, Lean implementation, and the application of human factors and ergonomic principles. Additional duties include multiple factory support as well as process engineering and manufacturing management team participation. Qualifications: You must be currently enrolled in a Undergraduate/Graduate Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering program with minimum GPA of 3.0. Additional qualifications include: education and/or experience in IE principles, engineering economics, data acquisition, and statistics; excellent teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills; and strong computer and organizational skills. You must also have the permanent unrestricted right to work in the United States. For questions or to apply: Please direct questions and resumes to Ryan Brown (Ryan.Brown@Intel.com)

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 U.S. citizen or national or lawful permanent resident. For more information about this internship: please contact Radha Radhakrishnan at radha@mail.matmod.com. To apply: Email your resume/cover letter to kris@matmod.com, by March 16, 2007.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY, INC., in Gresham, OR, has two internships available:

§ 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]

§ 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 greshamresumes@microchip.com or fax to 503.669.6055. For the Industrial Engineering internship, reference job code G172. For the Process Engineering internship, reference job code G108. Please use only one form of reply, email preferred.

TEKTRONIX has an opening for a Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern. This is a 3–6-month internship opportunity for ME juniors and seniors moving toward an advanced degree. Join a highly skilled and energetic team of mechanical engineers developing leading edge test and measurement products including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, probes, wireless communication, and video monitoring and test products. The intern will focus on product design and/or fixture design using Pro/Engineer; will work closely with vendors to optimize designs for cost, performance, manufacturability, and reliability; and will be teamed in a mentoring program with Mechanical Engineer. The internship may involve specific analysis and testing to known requirements as well as research-oriented activities. Great opportunity to work in the high tech industry with supportive people, using state-of-the-art design tools to solve challenging engineering problems in a creative design atmosphere. Job Requirements Mechanical Engineering major at junior or senior level. 3.3 minimum GPA. Knowledge of heat transfer principles, materials, drafting, and manufacturing processes is required. ProE/CAD experience is highly desirable. Candidates with less education/experience may be considered for other opportunities. If interested, e-mail résumé and cover letter to Jani Buckmaster, jani.buckmaster@exgate.tek.com, specifying job # IRC28626, or apply on line at https://jobs.tek.com, using IRC28626 as the search keyword. You may also contact Brian J. Wood, Senior Manager, Program Management, for more information: brian.j.wood@tektronix.com. [posted 11/06/06; renewed 2/11/07.

VIEWPLUS TECHNOLOGIES has an opening for Products Assistant Intern. This is a 12-month internship opportunity for juniors and seniors moving toward an advanced degree. Join a highly skilled and energetic team of engineers developing leading edge assistive technology including hardware, software, and firmware. The intern will focus on product testing, providing product support for other departments and technical support for customers. The intern will also perform administrative tasked in product development, taking meeting minutes, maintaining an accurate database of information for new product features, and assist with duties related to product and documentation localization. This is a great opportunity to work in a high-tech and challenging industry where you will gain a wide variety of skills and be exposed to many new challenges. Internship Requirements: Successful candidate will be an experienced computer user with a strong technical background. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential; knowledge of programs such as AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Microsoft Visio and/or Publisher is a plus. Successful candidate will be detail-oriented, flexible and have good organizational skills and excellent written communication skills. For more information, contact (541) 754-4002x204. To apply: e-mail a résumé and cover letter to HR@viewplus.com. [posted 2/26; end date 3/9/07]

Jobs

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

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

Include but are not limited to listening, talking, concentration, standing, sitting, bending, reaching and lifting to 25 pounds. To apply: Please send resume to christina.bainbridge@flycolumbia.com. [posted 2/26]

FM GLOBAL will be interviewing at OSU on 3/7/07 for a Field Engineer Consultant. To learn more about the job and schedule an interview, visit Beaver Recruiting System at www.oregonstate.edu/career/.

NEW! FMC TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (http://www.fmctechnologies.com/) in Newberg, OR, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer. Qualifications: BSME. Three plus years relevant experience in machine design. Prefer a detailed knowledge of at least one FMC or related product line and general knowledge of a custom machinery environment and food handling systems. Basic knowledge of competing and alternative technologies within product handling environment. Demonstrated ability to independently create functional & cost effective designs that meet complex specification requirements. Regularly demonstrates capability for conceptualizing designs. General understanding of internal economic factors (cost, margins, profit impact of decisions) affecting assignment areas. Must be proficient in use of AutoCAD and ProEngineer. Ansys experience a plus. Shows evidence of good organization and project planning skills. Shows evidence of ability to guide and mentor others and demonstrates some degree of leadership ability. If interested, contact Kimberly Miller, 500 E. Illinois Street, Newberg, OR 97132, Kimberley.Miller@fmcti.com .

NEW! GEORGIA-PACIFIC’s Toledo, OR, facility has an opening for an Entry-Level Process Control Engineer. Responsibilities: Provide engineering support for mill wide process control projects. Manage multiple projects with changing priorities. Work in team environment to ensure safe, reliable and economic operation of mill facilities. Committed involvement in the mill safety culture and in environmental compliance. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills. Competencies in communication, teamwork, problem solving, candor/integrity, customer focus, valuing diversity, and sense of urgency. We hope to fill this position no later than July 2007. If you’re interested, please email your resume to Larry Davis, Engineering Leader, at lldavis@gapac.com. You can also contact Larry at 541.336.8335. with questions about the position. As a side note from Larry: “I know, from the student's point of view, the paper industry isn't the most glamorous when compared to Boeing, Intel or Google. But it is a challenging industry that pays well and offers challenging opportunities. I'd encourage engineers in any discipline (mechanical, chemical, industrial, electrical, electronic, computer) that have an interest in programming to apply for this position.” [posted 3/5/07; end date 7/1/07]

GUNDERSON, INC. (Portland, OR) is looking for a Castings Engineer in our Rail Engineering Department. Job purpose: Plan, organize and perform engineering assignments including the design of products, parts components or assigned phases or major projects. Primary responsibilities: Direct engineering project from inception to completion including design, analysis, development and production; use CAD equipment and related software to design products and to produce assembly and detail drawings which comply with department drawing standards; perform calculations per specific codes, selects and specifies tolerances, materials and components, as required in product design; ensure that all project drawings are revised to reflect Drawing Change Notices issued during production; ensure that all project drawings and Bills of Material are correct and issued on time to meet production schedule; issue and/or approve Drawing Change Notices as required during production; index Drawing Change Notices; maintain quality documents to develop new castings; develop quality documents for new castings designs and coordinate lab work for all first article inspection; evaluate first article test results and manage database of first article reports; work with project engineers to develop new castings; initiate development of new castings from existing fabrication designs; generate casting solid models and drawings; review vendor production drawings; establish critical dimensions; and perform finite element analysis on castings/forgings to evaluate compliance with codes and regulations. Qualifications: BSME or equivalent; 2–5 years experience in the design of castings and/or forgings; CAD drafting and CAD design skills; good communication skills (candidate will be required to work closely with off shore suppliers and internal departments: accuracy and time management skills , and willingness to travel internationally (less than 15%). To apply: submit a resume/cover letter to: hrgund@gbrx.com or fax it to: 503-972-5987. [posted 2/12/07]

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

HUNTER-DAVISSON, a design–build HVAC contractor in the Portland metro area, is looking for an entry-level A/B Q/C Project Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a new ME grad to gain immediate field experience in air balancing and quality control of system verification and inspection for commercial HVAC systems in office buildings, congregate housing facilities, schools, restaurants, and retail spaces. Job responsibilities: This position reports to the Sales & Engineering Operations Manager, backs up and receives back up from other sales personnel and project engineers. Duties include performing air balance and quality control for “completed” installations; completing special projects for Sales /Engineering staff; assisting project managers and engineering staff with energy calculations, CAD drafting, and estimating; attending weekly Sales/Engineering meetings; and submitting/picking up mechanical permits. They also attend all company, office, and departmental meetings. For more information: Contact Dean Glover, VP–Engineering, at 503-234-0444. To apply: email or fax resume and cover letter to the attention of Manager, Human Resources /Project Manager at hr@hunterdavisson.com or 503-236-1625 (FAX). [Posted 2/12; end date 5/31/07]

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

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

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY, INC. (http://microchip.com ), is looking for an entry-level Equipment Engineer at its Gresham, OR, location. Job Description: This individual is responsible for Bulk Chemical Systems, including sustained maintenance and new project work as it relates to system/equipment improvements, start up, expansion or remodel. Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: tool uptime and tool performance; work with technicians to perform tool periodic maintenance, solve tool problems, and make tool modifications; improve tool cost effectiveness in day-to-day production, and interface with Process Engineering to improve quality; supervise Bulk Chemical Area technicians. Skills/Qualifications: BSME in ME, CHEME, or comparable is required. The degree program and any past experience should include a demonstrated proficiency in logically identifying and solving tool problems. This position will work with staff of all levels and will be expected to approach problem-solving in a team environment. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional training or experience with hazardous gases or chemicals is a plus, as is any training, experience or familiarity with the semiconductor industry. To apply: email your resume/cover letter to greshamresumes@microchip.com, referencing job code G171. [posted 2/12/07; end date 7/1/07]

NEW! OREGON MILITARY DEPARTMENT (OMD) of the Oregon National Guard, located in Salem, OR, is looking for a Facilities Engineer 1. This permanent, full-time position provides real property and real property improvement management tools utilizing GIS and CAD technologies. You do not need to be a member of the Oregon National Guard in order to apply for this position. Major responsibilities: (1) Perform CAD/GIS tasks to design, develop, maintain, and update data depicting National Guard facilities by location, size, function, future development, existing conditions, and demographic information; (2) Utilize National Guard Bureau (NGB) computer programs, agency programs, other complex facility-related applications programs and system-wide databases, commercial software, and other general applications related to natural and cultural resources management, land & facilities management, security management, and energy management; and (3) Provide technical support for integrating GIS into the agency Natural Resource and Cultural Resource Management Plans. Applicant qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical Mechanical, Construction Management, or Energy Management Engineering; OR Associate's degree in engineering or a related technical area such as Civil, Building Construction, Mechanical, Architectural, or Structural Engineering and two years of engineer-type experience which includes project field data collection and analysis; estimating project costs; and designing projects with specification development and materials selection OR Any equivalent combination of related training and experience. For more information and to apply: see description and application form at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/FacilityEngOMD.doc. [Posted 2/26; application end date: 4/13/07. NOTE: This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.]

PML MICROBIOLOGICALS, the Portland-based premier suppler of prepared media in North America, has a great opportunity for a recent graduate to join our team for a management trainee program. The qualified candidate will evaluate and recommend improvements in our manufacturing department. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior individual looking for hands-on experience to build your resume and work in a fast growing dynamic environment.

Essential Functions: Works closely with members on the executive management team for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency. Evaluates equipment, tooling and layouts of the facility. May assist in the start up of new products and equipment. Studies specifications and confers with engineering and production personnel to resolve design and efficiency related to manufacturing procedures. Qualifications: Bachelors in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate. Strong organizational, communications, analytical and time management skills along with the desire and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Self driven, motivated and results oriented. Qualified individuals may apply online at www.pmlmicro.com or email your resume to jobs@pmlmicro.com. [posted 2/05/07]

NEW! USF REDDAWAY (http://www.usfc.com/ltl/home/reddaway.jsp) has recently consolidated with another regional carrier, expanding their service area to encompass a larger southwestern footprint. With this expanded area comes a need to hire four additional industrial engineers: 2 in Clackamas, Oregon; 1 in southern California; and 1 in our Texas region. For more information, see the job posting at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/USFReddawayIE.pdf. Or contact Taylor Carr at Taylor.Carr@usfc.com. [posted 3/5/07]

ULTRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGY (http://uct.com) has openings for Mechanical Design Engineers at its Portland, Menlo Park, Austin TX, and Gloucester MA locations, and for a Manufacturing Engineer at Menlo Park. For more information on all of these positions, see the UCT jobs page at http://uct.com/careers/opportunities.html. Or contact Cecilia Petrocco, HR Manager (Portland operation), cpetrocco@uct.com. [Posted 2/19; end date 3/7/07]

VIEWPLUS TECHNOLOGIES has an opening for a Product Development Engineer. Join a highly skilled and energetic team of engineers developing leading edge assistive technology including hardware, software, and firmware. The engineer will focus on product testing, providing product support for other departments and technical support for customers. The engineer will also perform administrative tasked in product development, taking meeting minutes, maintaining an accurate database of information for new product features, and assist with duties related to product and documentation localization. The position may also involve creating/maintaining product manuals and advanced tutorials as well as preparing information for customers using Viewplus products. This is a great opportunity to work in a high-tech and challenging industry where you will gain a wide variety of skills and be exposed to many new challenges. Job Requirements: Successful candidate will be an experienced computer user. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential; knowledge of programs such as AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Microsoft Visio and/or Publisher is a plus. A technical background such as engineering/IT training is a plus. Successful candidate will be detail-oriented, flexible and have good organizational skills and excellent written communication skills. For more information, contact (541) 754-4002x204 or e-mail a résumé to HR@viewplus.com. [posted 2/26; end date 3/9/07]

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Note: Check for additional mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering positions on two ASEE web sites:

§ Prism classified section—http://www.asee.org/publications/prism/classifieds/index.cfm?categoryID=2

§ Women in Engineering Division job site—http://www.bagley.msstate.edu/WIED/jobs.html

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