OSU MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Issue #24
Week of April 10,
2006
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR TWO IMPORTANT
UPCOMING DEPARTMENT EVENTS:
Thursday, May 18: Annual ME Spring Picnic and Awards Ceremony for
current and incoming pro-school students,
graduate students, faculty, and staff. This event takes place in Avery Park. Exact start time TBA, but plan for around 5:30 pm. Details
forthcoming.
Saturday, June 17: ME Graduation Ceremony, 4– 6 pm, Lasells
Stewart Center.
This ceremony will include individual recognition of all students
who graduated Fall 2005 or Winter 2006 or will be graduating Spring or Summer
2006. Participating students will need caps and gowns. (These can be ordered
during Commencement Countdown in the MU Ballroom April 25th and 26th or at the
OSU Bookstore up until 6/17.) Ph.D. students will be hooded by their
advisors.
On a
related note: Students
graduating fall or winter who have NOT had a graduation photo taken at Ball
Studios need to contact Joy Massey at 753-5721 to set up an appointment.
Students graduating the end of spring term will be contacted soon.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
This
Week...
Monday,
April 10–Friday, April 14: Order
of the Engineering Ring sizing for graduating
engineering seniors and engineering faculty. 3–5 pm daily in Owen Hall Atrium. The cost associated
with the ring and ceremony is $20. More information can be found at http://www.order-of-the-engineer.org/
or by contacting Aaron Michel (michela@onid.orst.edu). Graduating
seniors and faculty, please plan to
participate in this important event!
Monday, April 10: DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS for
professional program admission,
engineering scholarships and MECOP/CECOP. (Applications are
available at: http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/.)
Monday, April 10: Engineers
Without Borders General meeting, 6 pm,
Apperson 101. Vanessa Varbel will be
presenting on the spring break site visit to El Salvador.
Tuesday, April 11: Oregon WAVE/Grand Challenge Team meeting, 12 noon,
basement of Graf. This is the new weekly meeting time
for Spring term. All students (graduate and undergraduate) welcome.
Tuesday, April 11: SAE Mini Baja
Senior Design meeting, 5–6 pm, Rogers
230. Note: Senior Design meetings
will be focused on senior design member presentations and vehicle design and
testing. Everyone is welcome, and all students interested in working on the Baja
car for their senior project should definitely attend.
Wednesday, April 12: Engineers Without Borders Project and
/Fundraising meeting, 6 pm, Apperson 101. Dan Garbely from EWB-Portland will
be here to lead a discussion on the feasibility of the project and our
next steps.
Thursday, April 13–Sunday,
April 16: 12th
annual HOPES (Holistic Options for Planet Earth Sustainability) Eco Design
Conference in Eugene. Program and event details at http://hopes.uoregon.edu/.
Thursday, April 13: SAE Mini Baja
team meeting, 5–6 pm, Rogers 230 or SAE
shop (Rogers
132). Note: These are more general meetings that will focus on organization for
the spring competitions and other upcoming team events such as sponsor trips
and driving days. All OSU students are
encouraged to attend.
Thursday, April 13: OSU Solar Vehicle
Team (SVT) meeting, 5:30 pm in
MU 211, and SVT Machine Shop time, 6
pm in WNGR 404.
Plan
Ahead...
Tuesday, April 18: Joint meeting of the Portland chapter of
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)–Portland and the
Oregon
section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). EWB-USA Executive Director
Cathy Leslie will be speaking about her recent work on a master plan for the
city of Kigali,
Rwanda and other EWB-USA
projects in Rwanda.
The joint meeting will be held at the Lloyd Center Doubletree Inn at
1000 N.E. Multnomah, Portland, OR 97232. A social hour
at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:30 PM will precede Ms. Leslie's presentation. The
cost for the EWB/ASCE joint meeting will be $25 for engineers, $15 for students. Vouchers for free parking in the
Doubletree garage are available. Please RSVP by Friday,
April 14, with Jane Phifer at
(503) 753-3075 or oaci@comcast.net. For more information
visit www.ewbportland.org where
you can download a meeting flyer and access directions to the event.
Wednesday, April 19: “Making
Outstanding Connections”—Mock interviews at Career Services. 9 am – 4 pm, Career Services (Basement of Kerr Admin). Is there
an interview on your horizon? Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with
guest interviewers from various professions. Practice your skills and
receive valuable interviewing tips so that you can make outstanding connections
with employers. Companies interviewing include Target, Enterprise, North Star,
Cintas, Country Insurance, Peace Corps,
Eil Lilli, and more. To schedule
your 30-minute appointment, contact
Adry Clark in Career Services,
737-0519. Bring your resume to the appointment.
Thursday, April 20: Spring Career
Fair. 1–5 pm in the CH2M Hill
Alumni Center.
All majors including undergraduate,
graduate students,
and OSU Alumni are encouraged to attend. Check the Career Services website for up-to-date
listing of companies attending (go to www.oregonstate.edu\career
and click on “Spring Career Fair”).
Friday, April 28–Sunday,
April 30. ASME HPV Western Regional
Championships, San Luis Obispo,
CA.
Wednesday, May 3: Workshop on
State of Oregon
Internships and Employment. 4–8:30
pm, Career Services (Basement of Kerr Administration
Building). Presenter: Dr.
Kia A. Smith, PHR, Senior State Recruitment Consultant, State of Oregon.
The workshop provides step-by-step guidance to help you become competitive
applicants for career-related internships and employment with state agencies.
For more information, contact Career
Services at
737-4085 or visit www.oregonstate.edu/career
Friday, May 5–Sunday,
May 7. ASME HPV Eastern Regional
Championships, Charlotte, NC.
Thursday, May 11–Saturday,
May 13: 2006 SAE Mini Baja West Competition, Portland, OR (May 11) and Washougal,
WA (May 12-13).
Thursday, May 18: Annual ME
Spring Picnic and Awards Ceremony.
Avery Park, start time TBA
(plan for around 5:30 pm). More details forthcoming.
Friday, May 19: OSU Engineering
Expo, 2–5 pm Kelley Engineering
Center.
Wednesday, May 24–Saturday,
May 27. 2006 SAE Mini Baja Midwest
Competition, Walworth County,
WI.
Saturday, June 17: ME
Graduation Ceremony, This ceremony will be held at 4–6 pm in the Lasells
Stewart Center, and will include individual recognition of
each graduate. Caps and gowns are required.
MISCELLANEOUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Department-wide…
The
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY INDUSTRIAL
ASSESSMENT CENTER (IAC) is currently recruiting student employees. The
minimum commitment for involvement is two summers & one school year, 10-20 hours/week during school, full time in summer. The IAC offers small and
medium-sized manufacturers comprehensive on-site energy,
waste and productivity assessments. Student teams led by engineering faculty visit
Northwest manufacturers and seek ways to increase profits by increasing
productivity and reducing energy use and waste. To learn more about the Center
and its activities, visit the IAC
web site at http://me.oregonstate.edu/iac/. To
apply for IAC employment, download
the application at http://me.oregonstate.edu/iac/downloads/Job
Application.doc and return your completed form to Joe Junker,
344 Batcheller Hall, 737-5034, JunkerJ@engr.orst.edu.
The
ME Department extends congratulations to the recently elected 2006-07 PI TAU SIGMA OFFICERS, whose year of service begins this quarter:
President Jon Ritter, Vice President Liz Campagna, Secretary:
Ashley Swander,
and Treasurer Trevor Howard.
The
OSU Student Chapter of Engineers Without
Borders (EWB) NEEDS YOUR HELP with
several upcoming events and projects:
- We need
someone to help head up an EWB banquet/silent
auction scheduled for Mom's weekend.
- We are looking for volunteers for the EWB Earth Day booth.
- We need
someone to help organize research for the El Salvador
project. We have a lot of good ideas floating around for water
transportation and filtration. We need someone to organize the information
and be able to present feasible options to the rest of the group.
If
you can help in any of these areas,
or if you have questions, please
contact Beth McNair at mcnairb@yahoo.com.
WANT TO HELP WITH K-12
ENGINEERING OUTREACH ACTIVITIES? The College
of Engineering has a wide
variety of volunteer opportunities available for engineering students
interested in working with K12 students and sharing the excitement of
engineering. Twice a month, we will
be sending out a newsletter of upcoming outreach events. If you would like to
receive this outreach newsletter,
please email Ellen Momsen at ellen.momsen@oregonstate.edu
and you will be added to our distribution list. (In your email response, please include your name,
year, and major.) You will then be
able to sign up for events that interest you and fit your schedule. It's a
great way to polish leadership skills,
and a lot of fun!
The OSU Office of
Admissions
is currently recruiting PAID
COORDINATORS FOR THE 2006-2007 TEAM OF UNDERGRADUATE RECRUITERS (TOUR) PROGRAM.
Successful candidates enjoy working
with people and have a wide range of OSU experiences which they are willing to
share with prospective students and their families. Bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply. Preferred Qualifications: Current undergraduate student in
good academic standing; full-time student at Oregon State University with the
intention of remaining a full-time student in Corvallis during the 2006-07
academic year; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to
effectively and positively represent Oregon State University; commitment to
promoting diversity; knowledge of resources and services at Oregon State University, well-rounded academic and co-curricular
experiences at OSU; and demonstrated leadership,
initiative, dependability, discipline and self-confidence. You can obtain an
application online at www.oregonstate.edu/visitosu/tourapplication
or at the Campus Visitor Center
(108 Kerr). Applications are due on FRIDAY,
APRIL 21, 2006 at 5:00 pm.
Questions? E-mail Kristi.May@oregonstate.edu or
call 737-3691.
APPLICATIONS FOR
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ADMISSION,
ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS AND MECOP/CECOP are now available at: http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/.
The deadline for all applications is April 10.
ORDER OF THE ENGINEER:
RING-SIZING COMING UP. The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States
in the 1970s to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering
profession, to bridge the gap
between training and experience, and
to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer. This is not a club or group with meetings or
dues. Instead,
it is a pledge, taken by graduating
engineering students, to uphold the
standards and dignity of the engineering profession and to serve humanity. Engineers who make this pledge will wear a
stainless steel ring on the pinky finger of their working hand to remind them
of their obligation to society and will attend a ring ceremony where they will
formally accept this obligation. The OSU
Order of the Engineer ring ceremony is currently scheduled for June 17th at 1 pm, prior to graduation,
and ring sizing will take place between
April 10th & 14th, 35 pm daily, in the atrium of Owen Hall. More information about the Order of the Engineer can be found
at http://www.order-of-the-engineer.org/. You can also contact Aaron Michel, ASCE Social Chair,
with any questions: michela@onid.orst.edu
SUMMER 2006 ENGINEERING
CLASSES at Linn Benton Community College:
ENGR
201:
Electrical Fundamentals: DC. June 26-July 28 (5 weeks).
Lecture MWF 10:00-12:00 (BENTON
CENTER: BC-244). Recitation UH 9:00-10:00 (BC 244). Lab UH 10:00-12:00
(BC-234)
ENGR
202: Electrical Fundamentals II: AC. July 31-September 1 (5 weeks). Lecture MWF 10:00-12:00
(BENTON CENTER: BC-244). Recitation
UH 9:00-10:00 (BC-244). Lab UH 10:00-12:00 (BC-234).
ENGR
211: Statics. June 26-July 28 (5 weeks).
Lecture MWF 1:00-3:00 (BENTON
CENTER: BC-244). Lecture
UH 2:00-3:00 (BC-244). Recitation UH 1:00-2:00 (BC-244).
ENGR
212: Dynamics.
July 31-September 1 (5 weeks). Lecture MWF 1:00-3:00 (BENTON CENTER:
BC-244). Lecture UH 2:00-3:00 (BC-244). Recitation UH
1:00-2:00 (BC-244).
ENGR
213: Strength of Materials. July 31-September 1 (5 weeks).
Lecture MWF 3:00-5:00 (BENTON
CENTER: BC-244). Lecture
UH 4:00-5:00 (BC-244). Recitation UH 3:00-4:00 (BC-244).
Open enrollment for summer classes
starts: June 5. Contact: Linn
Benton Community
College or John Sweet,
541-917-4624,
john.sweet@linnbenton.edu.
INTERESTED IN WORKING ON A
PROJECT IN NICARAGUA
THIS SUMMER? 2006 Summer Studio: Nicaragua is a month-long service team
experience in the village of El Eden, Matagalpa,
Nicaragua.
Team members will help the villagers lay out a village "master
plan"—an exciting project in urban planning and appropriate
technology. For more information,
read the Summer Studio brochure at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/NicaraguaBROCHURE06.pdf.
The application form is available at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/NicaraguaApplication06.pdf.
If you want to talk with someone about this opportunity,
call or email Doug Haley, Resource
Development Associate at
Agros
International, 206.528.1066 or
dough@agros.org.
MACHINE SHOP GUIDELINES. Sign-up sheets for the
next week’s regular daytime machine-shop hours and the Wednesday, Thursday,
and Saturday extended hours are now posted each Friday. You can only sign up to
use the lathes and milling machines for one 2-hour block per day.
You cannot block off more than 2 hours at a time,
even if you are signing up for someone else. If,
at the end of your allotted 2 hours,
no one else has signed up for the next block of time,
you may sign up for that block of time. Also,
Senior Project, 383, Baja,
and Formula groups may only sign up for one machine per group per time
slot. This means if someone in your group is using a mill at 10 am, the other members of your group are only allowed
to use one lathe at the same time.
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.
Grad Students/Faculty/Staff…
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
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.
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.
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.)
The OREGON WAVE (WILLAMETTE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ENTERPRISE) 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. The term, our meetings are Tuesdays at noon. Add
yourself to the group’s mailing list at http://lists.oregonstate.edu (grandchallenge).
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. During Spring term, the Baja SAE group will have two weekly
meetings. Senior Design Testing
Meetings will be on Tuesdays at 5-6pm in Rogers
230. These meetings will be focused on senior design member presentations and
vehicle design and testing. Everyone is
welcome, and all students interested
in working on the Baja car for their senior project should definitely attend. Team
Meetings will be on Thursdays at 5-6pm in either Rogers 230 or the SAE shop (varies from week
to week). These are more general meetings that will focus on organization for
the spring competitions and other upcoming team events such as sponsor trips
and driving days. All OSU students are
encouraged to attend. Also,
2006 Baja competition dates and locations are as follows: 2006 SAE Mini
Baja West Competition: May 11, Portland, OR / May 12-13,
Washougal,
WA; and 2006 SAE Mini Baja Midwest
Competition: May 24-27, Walworth County,
Wisconsin.
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. Spring
term meetings are on Thursdays, 5:30 pm, in MU 211,
for planning and business stuff and Thursdays,
6 pm in 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—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
PLANNING TO INTERN IN DC
THIS SPRING OR SUMMER? SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
AVAILABLE! Two $2,500 National
Capital Leadership Awards are available from the OSU Alumni Association (OSUAA)
and OSUAA National Capital Area Chapter. Applicants must be placed in a spring
or summer 2006 internship in the Washington, DC, area. The ideal student applicant will
intern in a congressional or judicial office,
government agency, non-profit
organization or association, or
private organization involved in public policy. Financial support will
include $2,000 disbursed through the
OSU Business Office for use while the student is on a minimum 8-week
internship. In addition, $500
will be awarded as a scholarship for the term they are enrolled immediately
after the completion of the internship for financial support foregone during
the student’s internship. Applicants must be currently enrolled students
at Oregon State University.
Preference will be given to candidates of junior or senior class standing and
will be based on qualifications, as
well as financial need. Students accepting this award must register for a
minimum of six internship credits and work a minimum of 30 hours a week for at
least eight weeks during spring or summer 2006. Previous recipients are
not eligible. In an effort to maximize this experience,
scholars will be required to participate in networking opportunities provided
by the National Capital Area Alumni Chapter during their stay. Once back in Corvallis, the OSUAA board of directors and staff will
include the award recipient in 2006-2007 OSUAA activities.
TO
APPLY, please submit a complete
application including: (1) application cover sheet (containing information
listed below); (2) résumé; (3) unofficial copy of your current transcript;
(4) one letter of recommendation from an OSU faculty or staff member; and
(5)a one-page essay describing your 2006 spring or summer internship and what
you hope to accomplish during the experience. Summer 2006 applications are due Friday,
April 28.
NCLA
applications may be MAILED or DELIVERED by 5:00 pm for each of the respective
dates to: Janice L. Hardy, Assistant
Director for Alumni Programs, OSU
Alumni Association, 204 CH2M HILL
Alumni Center, Corvallis, OR 97331-6303. All finalists will be interviewed
in Corvallis. For
more information, contact Janice
Hardy, 541-737-7847or osualum@oregonstate.edu.
The application cover sheet should include the following information:
Name, Student ID number,
Campus address, Permanent address, Phone,
Email, Major,
Class standing, Educational focus or
area of interest within your major,
and the following internship details: Name of internship position, Number of credits to be earned, Sponsoring organization and address, Description of duties,
Internship contact in Washington, DC
(name and phone number or e-mail address),
Advisor on OSU campus (name and phone number or e-mail address), and Other anticipated financial support to finance
internship experience.
The
US Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers
(CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
INTENSIVE STUDY IN CRITICAL-NEED LANGUAGES such as Arabic, Bangla,
Hindi, Punjabi,
Turkish and Urdu at American Overseas Research Centers during Summer 2006. Recipients of this scholarship will be
expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and
later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers. Available
Programs: Beginning Arabic in Egypt, Jordan
and Tunisia Intermediate and Advanced Arabic in Yemen;
Beginning and Intermediate Bangla in Bangladesh;
Intermediate and Advanced Bangla,
Hindi, and Urdu, and all levels of Punjabi in India; and Beginning and Intermediate Turkish in
Turkey.
Eligibility: Applications are encouraged from undergraduate, MA and PhD students in all disciplines including
business, engineering, science,
the social sciences and humanities. Undergraduate students must have completed
at least one year of course-work by program start date. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Duration:
Programs range from 6 weeks to 11 weeks,
beginning in early to mid-June. Programs begin with a pre-departure orientation
session in Washington, DC. Grant
benefits: All program costs are covered for participants. This includes
travel between the student's home city,
Washington, DC, and program location; room; board; travel within country; and all
entrance fees for program activities. Specifics on visa requirements will be
provided to selected students. University level credit may be available. Please
see http://www.caorc.org
for program descriptions,
applications and deadlines.
The
VINCENT BARRY BURNS CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP provides a $1,000 award for books or related educational expenses
to a student who has overcome adversity and has met significant life
challenges. Award priority is given to students with unmet financial need.
The application form is attached and available at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/BurnsScholarshipApp06.pdf
Applications are due by 3 pm on Friday,
April 14, 2006 at the Dean’s
Office, College
of Liberal Arts,
205 Gilkey
Hall, Oregon
State University.
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 University, 97331. If you have questions,
contact Linda Dunn at 541-737-6486 or linda.dunn@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.
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.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM
CAREER SERVICES:
·
BEAVER RECRUITING REGISTRATION IS FREE for the rest of
the year. Career
Services has just received a grant that enables us to pay for our online
recruitment services. Our on-campus recruitment efforts depend to
students registering on Beaver Recruiting (they create a profile and upload a
resume) as only registered students have access to interviews.
Registration normally costs $20.00 except for our special from May through
October. Register now at http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php for access to hundreds of internship and
job opportunities!
·
Career
Services is offering a 2-credit course during spring term: ALS 210: HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR INTERNSHIP SEARCH (2). This
is an internship preparation course designed to provide students with the
fundamental tools to find and secure an internship. Topics will include
internship search strategies,
resumes, cover letters, and interviewing. Guest speakers and site visits
will provide additional insight into these topics from the perspective of
employers and students with prior internship experience. Reflection on
student's interests, values, and goals will also be integrated into the course.
PREREQ: None. Course meets: Thursdays,
3 - 4:50 PM. Everyone is welcome - there are no prerequisites or
over-qualification.
·
Career Services is also sponsoring a SPRING CAREER FAIR
ON THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2006. This fair will be held 1:00-5:00 pm in the CH2MHill
Alumni Center. All majors including undergraduate,
graduate students and OSU Alumni are encouraged to attend. The following
organizations have already registered for the spring fair and are looking for
ME and IME students: FM Global,
Garmin International, Turner
Construction, Weyerhaeuser.
More organizations will be registering in the coming weeks, so be sure to check the Career Services website
for updated listings: go to
www.oregonstate.edu\career
and click on Spring Career Fair .
Internships
Interested
in doing an INTERNSHIP ABROAD? Check out the options available through the OSU IE3
Global Internships office, http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/ie3/.
For a partial listing of current international engineering internship locations, see http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/ie3/employers/employers.html#engineering. Application deadline for fall 2006
internships is April 15.
ACUMED LLC in Hillsboro, Oregon,
has a summer engineering internship
available.
Responsibilities: Aid the engineers in the
creation of complete working drawings and related documents required to produce
product; Learn about and aid with the maintenance of existing product designs
through ECOs, NCRs, drawing revisions,
engineering master revisions,
etc.; Keep an up-to-date project list;
Record detailed design notes of product development; Complete general
engineering calculations; Communicate well with supervisor and other company
personnel; and other job-related duties as assigned. . What we hope the
intern will gain from this: Experience designing and drafting in AutoDesk
Inventor and AutoCAD; Insight into the medical device industry; Engineering
work experience; Exposure to the company system,
i.e., manufacturing and quality
departments. Position Requirements: Ability to read and speak English
sufficiently to read, understand and
complete all paperwork; Experience with mechanical design; Basic knowledge of
GD & T and basic drafting standards; Some CAD experience or equivalent and
basic computer skills; General machining knowledge; and Good written and verbal
communication skills. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for 8 hours
with allotted breaks; In a normal 8 hour work-day,
the employee may be required to combine standing,
sitting and walking (70-100%); lift up to 50 pounds on occasion; squat, kneel and reach above shoulder level and lift from
high/low positions occasionally; bend and push/pull occasionally; Regular use
of hands would be for simple grasping,
pushing and pulling and/or typing. Pay rate for this internship is
$13.00 per hour. Learn more,
including company profile, and apply
today at http://www.CampusPoint.com. This is
listed as a TempTern position on our website. [posted 3/6/06]
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/
HARRY AND DAVID OPERATIONS
CORP. has
a packaging engineer internship position available in Medford. Position Summary: Identify organic packaging alternatives and
guidelines to be used in conjunction with the development of new and existing
Harry and David products. Develop and
present specific "Organically Friendly" packaging designs for Harry
and David mail order fruit items. Review
customer quality comments related to Harry and David packaging, identify the ten top areas of potential
improvement. Develop and present a process / packaging solution which could
resolve the customers concerns. Position Requirements: Candidates must
be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial,
or Packaging Engineering or related major. G.P.A of 3.0 or above preferred. Must have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred candidates will have 3 years experience in the Packaging development
curriculum with focus on organic packaging and new package development;
Experience with package testing protocol; Experience with package development
using various packaging materials,
including corrugated, paperboard, flexible films,
etc.; Strong organizational and communication skills; and Familiarity with
entire MS Office package. To apply: Submit your resume to Harry &
David Operations Corp., jobs@harryanddavid.com.
Please specify the internship you are applying for on your email subject line
and cover letter. For detailed company
information and information about Southern Oregon, please visit our website at www.hndcorp.com. Candidates who best meet the requirements
will be contacted. [posted 4/10]
HEWLETT-PACKARD has several internship positions posted for
continuing students in Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Computer
Engineering and Computer Science. Positions are in Corvallis, Vancouver, Boise, San Diego, Houston, and many other cities. Most internship jobs pay for relocation.
Students should check regularly online at http://www.hp.com/go/jobs and apply for
positions that they are qualified for.
Some internships are hard to tell what they are
from the job title. For example, an opening for "Writing
Systems" interns in San Diego
are for Mechanical Engineering and a "Hardware Intern" is for
Electrical Engineering. So you have to
click on the Job Title to discover the actual description and degree field. NOTE: If you do apply online, please inform Ken Saul,
Senior Engineer and OSU Campus Manager (ken.saul@hp.com,
541-715-3718) so he can promote you to the hiring manager.
KEITH
MANUFACTURING CO., the world’s largest
Walking Floor manufacturer, is
looking for an Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering student to be a
Summer Engineering Intern. The focus of
this internship is the implementation of lean manufacturing concepts to the
production floor. This will be a great
opportunity to experience and study a manufacturing environment, work in a group setting,
and learn project management skills.
Keith Manufacturing Co. is located in Madras, Oregon—perfectly located for many outdoor
activities like hunting, fishing, and whitewater rafting. You may find us at www.keithwalkingfloor.com. To apply,
e-mail your resume to Brenda Jones,
Human Resources, at bjones@keithwalkingfloor.com.
NIKE has internships available
in Portland
area this summer. Interested juniors,
seniors, and graduate students
should apply on line as soon as possible. For more information and to apply visit http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=31&cat=internships.
Jobs
Check out the new ME Web Site
Alumni Job-Posting Page: “JOBS FOR EXPERIENCED ENGINEERS.”
Occasionally, employers request our help in getting the word out
to OSU ME alumni about job openings for experienced engineers. Such postings
are now listed at http://me.oregonstate.edu/alumni/jobpostings.html
AM EQUIPMENT (Jefferson, OR) is looking for a Junior or Senior mechanical
or electrical engineering student interested in working part time (up to 20
hours weekly) as an Engineering
Technician. Minimum
qualifications: Mechanical experience and using basic shop tools; thorough
knowledge of electric DC motors; basic mathematic aptitude, especially in reference to trigonometry; junior to
senior college level in electrical or mechanical engineering; must have
transportation to and from work; self motivation to start and stay on task; and
attention to detail. This work involves visualizing,
planning, laying
out, or otherwise performing very
involved and complex work. Duties and responsibilities: The essential
purposes and responsibilities of this position include,
but are not limited to: Using CAD system to design components and assemblies
and to verify design intent; drafting prints from CAD system for documentation
requirements; assisting in the production floor design process; using tools and
equipment to make prototype parts; follow-up designing after production has
been established and improving methods or designs if needed; filing and routine
office documentation completion; and working with vendors and the test lab. Note: This job schedule is not during
normal business hours, and may
include evenings and weekends. This position is not eligible for benefits. To apply: Send,
fax, or e-mail a resume and cover
letter to: AM Equipment,
Attention: Russ Libby, Engineering
Manager, P.O. Box 790,
Jefferson,
OR 97352.
russ.libby@amequipment.com. Fax:
541.327.3478. No phone calls,
please. You will receive notice by mail informing
you of the status of your application. Application
closing date: April 17, 2006.
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).
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.
CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS is currently seeking a
licensed Mechanical/Electrical Engineer and
a Mechanical/Electrical designer with
~5 years experience to join our team to assist us in continuing our tradition
of successful project design. We are an
award-winning architectural firm in Salem, OR, and are a major designer of Retirement and
Assisted Living Facilities across the U.S.
and Canada.
Primary duties include design of plumbing,
HVAC and electrical systems. Responsibilities
include energy code compliance,
plan review responses and submittal review.
Other responsibilities include coordination of fire sprinkler, fire alarm,
emergency call systems and ongoing coordination with construction
superintendents. Travel to constructions
sites is required. We offer a comprehensive compensations
and benefit package. To apply, send
resumes via mail, fax, or e-mail to: Kristin Newland, Curry Brandaw Architects,
2601 25th St. SE, Suite 300,
Salem,
Oregon 97302;
503.399.0565 (Fax); kristin@currybrandaw.com
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL is looking for a part-time
Engineering student who has completed at least 2 years of engineering
coursework to work 10-20 hrs a week on a project at Hewlett Packard in Corvallis. The
part-time employee will be working with our engineering team and the employee’s
assignments will vary depending on weekly needs. This position requires familiarity
with: engineering design, prototype
assembly, programming, and CAD. The ideal candidate will have completed 2
years of engineering, have at least
one programming class, and ME design coursework.
The candidate will have good communications skills and be able to work a
flexible schedule. Please contact Rudy Schalk at 715-3287 or rudy.schalk@hp.com with any inquiries. Expected pay rate is
$10-12/hr. [posted 2/27]
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR (Tempe, AZ, facility) is seeking a Ph.D Packaging Engineer or Scientist with at least 3 years work experience and a
background in polymers. The successful candidate will have working
knowledge of epoxies and similar polymers used in electronic packaging
including mold compounds, underfills, glob-tops,
FR-4 substrates, and BT substrates. Position
description: The candidate will be required to establish partnerships with
vendors to develop a reliable,
manufacturable, low-cost dielectric
build-up material and process for a new packaging technology. In addition, an understanding of photo and laser via processing
is an advantage. Qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in
Materials Science and engineering,
polymer science and engineering,
organic chemistry, or something
similar. 3–5 years specific experience in electronic packaging is also
REQUIRED. A general understanding of dielectric interactions with copper
plating chemistries is desirable. Knowledge of organic dry-film dielectrics and
photoresists will be a key to success as well as knowledge of electronic
packaging, accelerated reliability
testing, and failure analysis. Hands-on process development in a laboratory
environment is essential. Strong interpersonal,
teamwork, and written and verbal
communication skills are necessary to work successfully in laboratory
environment, with business partners, and with package engineering team. Interested
candidates are asked to send their resumes in MS Word format only and directly
to Dave Mendoza, Global Talent
Acquisition Consultant, Freescale
Semiconductor, at
davemendoza@cox.net.
Freescale
Semiconductor, Inc. (www.freescale.com)
is the third largest independent semiconductor company in the U.S. and a
global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the
automotive, consumer, industrial,
networking and wireless markets. Freescale became a publicly traded company in
July 2004 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola,
Inc. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design,
research and development,
manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries.
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/.
LOGITECH in Vancouver, WA,
has an immediate opening for a full-time
Product Failure Analysis Engineer (ME/EE) to perform Failure Analysis and
implement correction of audio products including multimedia speakers, headphones,
and headsets that use traditional and wireless technologies. This position
demands a professional with experience in a fast-paced,
high technology environment with proven quality improvement capabilities. Do
you like to break things? This could be your Dream Job! Responsibilities: Prepare product field
performance and warranty assessments; conduct hands-on root cause failure
analysis of field returns; manage product improvements through coordination of
communication with Mechanical,
Electrical, Manufacturing, and Quality teams; implement corrective actions in
product and procedures; and collaborate with other QA offices regarding MFG
testing and product failures. The ideal candidate will be capable of
driving projects leveraging Engineering and Manufacturing resources from within
a focused QA group and will have electrical and mechanical aptitude for
required hands-on projects and advanced electro / mechanical diagnostic skills.
Other qualifications include: strength with product testing, failure analysis,
and diagnosis; thorough knowledge of quality systems,
reliability measures, and design for
manufacturing techniques; familiarity with test and certification standards; BS
in an engineering field or equivalent experience; ability to operate well
within a team and independently; availability for light travel (4-6 overnight
trips/year, may include one
international trip); excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the
ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Acoustic product
QA background is desired, as is
knowledge of Audio Precision Software or other test suites. Pay rate is
$24–$29 per hour. Learn more and apply via www.CampusPoint.com
The
PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LABORATORY
(PNNL) Engineering Systems Group is seeking highly qualified junior level engineers to support
contract research projects in the areas of environment,
national security, and energy. At
PNNL (http://www.pnl.gov)
we advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge and rapidly translate
scientific discoveries into innovative technologies to meet national needs. The
Engineering Systems Group provides systems analysis and systems engineering
capabilities to projects in chemical and nuclear waste management, counterterrorism,
and nuclear energy. Principal responsibilities of the Engineer II/III
position will be to provide a wide variety of advanced analytical support using
uni-variate statistics,
multi-variate statistics, calculus, commercially available engineering and analytical
tools, and PNNL-developed analytical
tools. The incumbent will work at the interface of systems analysis and data
analysis, so strong capabilities
both of these areas are essential for success. The incumbent must also be able
to communicate well verbally and in writing,
work alone and in teams, and
interact effectively with clients. Position
requirements: A Bachelors degree in statistics or in systems, nuclear,
chemical, electrical, mechanical,
or industrial engineering. Statisticians who apply should have strong
engineering expertise; and engineers should have strong statistics expertise.
The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance is also a position
requirement. To apply: submit resume at http://jobs.pnl.gov. Applicants must include
their resume a section entitled “Systems and Data Analysis Expertise” that
summarizes their education, training, and project experiences relevant to systems
analysis and engineering and using advanced data analysis capabilities. [posted
4/10]
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.
SKYLINE PRODUCTS, an international
manufacturer of plastic and composite transportation interior materials in Harrisburg,
OR,
has an immediate opening for a full time Mechanical
and Electrical Technician / Engineer to perform basic mechanical and
electrical system design,
specification, contracting, and troubleshooting; and oversee assembly, installation,
and repair. Equipment includes hydraulic presses,
roll laminators, coaters, screen printers,
winders, mixers, mills,
ovens and etceteras; and corresponding mechanical,
electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. While working within office, laboratory,
workshop, and production settings, this position is responsible for the timely
completion of basic mechanical and electrical component and system design, specification,
contracting, assembly, installation,
troubleshooting and repair, and
housekeeping. Requirements: A viable candidate will have experience with
mechanical and electrical systems,
and possess good math and analytical skills and the ability to learn on the
job. A degree, or college courses in
mechanical and/or electrical systems,
mechanical or manufacturing engineering,
or general engineering will be beneficial. The salary range is $35K to $45K per
year depending on education and experience. Candidate must pass drug screen and
pre-employment physical. Benefits available after 90 days. To apply: contact
Skyline Products Human Resources Department at 541-995-6395. For more
information about Skyline Products,
visit www.Skyline-Products.com.
TYCO
ELECTRONICS / PRECISION INTERCONNECT in Wilsonville, Oregon, is looking for a Product Development Engineer
I. This individual is responsible for the design development and cost
estimation of new products, the
management of new product introduction (NPI) projects,
and retains design oversight responsibility throughout the life cycle of the
product, including review of changes, resolution of quality problems associated with
design, and redesign projects to
address issues of cost, delivery, or quality. Summary of Primary Responsibilities:
Develops new products to meet customer requirements; Ensures New Products meet
cost targets and schedule objectives; Provides responsive support to resolve
quality issues related to product design; Represents Tyco capabilities to
customer and provides technical support to Sales and Marketing. Minimum
Qualifications: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; Basic knowledge of
materials, manufacturing processes, and design principles; Demonstrated aptitude to
learn mechanical or electrical design skills including but not limited to 2-D
and 3-D CAD modeling, GD&T’s, and
prototypes; effective problem solving skills; demonstrated aptitude to learn
effective project management skills; demonstrated history in effectively
managing self to deadlines; demonstrated excellence in written and oral
communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Desired
Qualifications: Product design / development experience; excellent project
management skills; Pro-E experience preferred,
CadKey, Autocad considered. Submit
resumes to: Patty Van Austen,
Business Segment Manager, patty.vanausten@tycoelectronics.com
[posted 2/27]
FACULTY
POSITIONS
NOTE: See archived versions of
postings submitted September 2005–February 2006 at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/
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.
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
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