OSU
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Issue #26
Week of April 24,
2006
Holocaust
Memorial Week at OSU
The week of April 24-28 is Holocaust Memorial Week at
OSU. This is our
20th annual program, and as always
the organizers have attempted to provide a variety of offerings that will have
broad appeal throughout our campus community. We hope that you can attend
some of the events. The main events on campus are listed in the calendar below.
All events on campus are free and open to the public. More details on the
Holocaust Memorial Program are available at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/holocaust
GOOD LUCK to
OSU HPV Team!
Good luck to all
OSU Human-Powered Vehicle Team members who will be competing in this year’s
ASME HPV Western Regional Championships. The competition takes place this
Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30,
at California Polytechnic Institute in San
Luis Obispo. For more information about the
competition, visit http://studentsections.asme.org/calpoly/HPV/
ME
Advising Sign-Ups…
…will be
available starting Monday, April
24th, in Dearborn 102. It is very important that
you schedule a 15-minute appointment with your advisor during the upcoming
3-week advising period, which runs
from Monday, May 1, through Friday,
May 19. Why is it so important to get
advised? Because if you don’t get advised,
you will not receive a PIN, which
you have to have for course registration!
NOTE: Advisors have changed. If you are not sure who your advisor is, please check on the ME Bulletin Board located just
outside Dearborn
102. (If you plan to graduate anytime between Fall 2006 and Summer 2007, your advisor is Dr. Walker.) If you
have questions please come to Dearborn
102, which is where all the advisors
are located. We’ll look forward to seeing you soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS
This Week...
Monday, April 24: “Investigating
Semi-Rigid Panels for Orbital Apertures and Other Space Structures.” Presentation
by Jonathan Black (University
of Kentucky), ME Mechanics tenure-track faculty candidate.
9 am,
Rogers 226. See
announcement in “Faculty/Graduate Seminars” section.
Monday,
April 24: Formula
SAE group meeting, 6 pm, Rogers
132.
Monday, April 24: “Never Again? Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding in a Genocidal World.” Talk by James E. Waller,
Psychology Dept. Chair, Whitworth College, Spokane 7:30 pm,
C&E Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center. The twentieth century, far more than any that preceded it, was studded with genocidal campaigns, and the new century has already witnessed
extensive violence prompted by ethnic,
national, and religious hatred. In
this talk, Waller will analyze the causes of genocide and suggest measures
that help to reduce the bloodshed,
as well as lead to the reconstruction of post-genocidal societies.
Tuesday, April 25: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE in order to
participate in the May 16th Primary Election. You can register to vote in
Student Involvement, Snell Room 149.
If you have questions or need information about voter registration, contact the Benton County Elections Department:
766-6756, http://www.co.benton.or.us/elections/. If you
would like information about registering in another county in Oregon,
this link will connect you to elections offices in all 36 Oregon
Counties: http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/other.info/clerk.htm
Tuesday, April 25: 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 25: 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.
Tuesday,
April 25: “Buried by The Times —The Holocaust and America's
Most Important Newspaper.” Talk by Laurel Leff,
Journalism professor, Northeastern University. 7:30 pm,
C&E Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center.
Almost as soon as mass killing of the Jews began in mid-1941, reports of massacres began to spread in the
west. Within a year, various
sources were providing allied governments and the media with strong evidence
and eyewitness testimony detailing the killing campaign and the death
camps. But while the genocide continued and even after the defeat of Germany
brought this campaign to a close,
the Holocaust was consistently under-reported in the western media. The
tendency to ignore or minimize the evidence that a campaign of genocide was
underway extended even to the New York Times,
the most prominent and influential newspaper in the United States. In her talk, Leff will discuss why the Times devoted so little
coverage to reports that the Jews of Europe were being systematically
annihilated.
Wednesday, April 26: “To Live Again -- Memories
of Destruction and Renewal.” Talk by Jack Terry,
7:30 pm, Austin Auditorium, LaSells
Stewart Center.
As a child, Jack Terry, then known as Jakub Szabmacher, experienced the Holocaust in its full fury.
He lost his parents, siblings, relatives,
and friends. In the camps of Budzyn and Wieliczka,
in his native Poland, and Flossenbürg,
in Bavaria, he regularly witnessed officers kill prisoners on
a whim, and he himself narrowly
escaped death on several occasions. But he also saw the other side of
humanity, and the support and
protection of fellow prisoners was a major reason why he was able to
survive. After the war, he
came to America.
He now lives in New York City, where he is a practicing psychoanalyst, and many of his patients are,
like himself, Holocaust
survivors.
Thursday, April
27: 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
27: OSU Solar Vehicle Team (SVT) meeting, 5:30 pm in MU 211,
and SVT Machine Shop time, 6
pm in WNGR 404.
Thursday, April 27:
“Humility and Chutzpah – The Making of a Holocaust Memoir.” Talk by Daniel Asa Rose, 7:30 pm,
C&E Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center.
In 2000, Daniel Asa Rose
published Hiding Places: A Father and His Sons Retrace Their Family's Escape
from the Holocaust. In this highly innovative contribution to
Holocaust literature, Rose recounted
a trip that he had taken with two young sons,
to retrace the route that a cousin had taken during World War II to escape
Nazi-occupied Europe (the cousin did in fact escape,
but his twin daughters were killed). As recounted in
Hiding Places,
Rose’s journey addressed not only a harsh episode of family history but also
his relationship with his sons and the issue of his own identity. In his
appearance at OSU, Rose will discuss
the making of Hiding Places.
Friday, February 28: “The Continuous Sensitivity Equation Method and some of its
Applications.” Presentation by Lisa Davis,
Montana State University.
3:30 pm, Rogers 226.
Plan Ahead...
Tuesday, May 2: Computer Science
Workshop: “Accessible HTML/CSS design.” 7–7:50 pm,
Milne 201.
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: “What Are We Doing at
the Industrial Assessment Center?”
Presentation by Joe Junker, IAC
Assistant Director, 4 pm, Rogers
226.
Friday, May
5–Sunday, May 7. ASME
HPV Eastern Regional Championships,
Charlotte, NC.
Tuesday, May 9: Computer Science
Workshop: “Scalable PHP.” 7–7:50
pm, Milne 201.
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 for current and incoming
pro-school students, graduate
students, faculty, and staff. Avery Park,
start time around 5:30 pm.
Details forthcoming.
Friday, May 19: OSU Engineering Expo, 2–5
pm Kelley
Engineering Center.
Wednesday,
May 24: CoE
faculty meeting with President Ed Ray and Provost Sabah Randhawa, 2:30-4 pm in Owen 101. All CoE faculty, including professional faculty, are invited to attend. See Announcements section
(below) for details.
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.
FACULTY/GRADUATE SEMINARS
Monday,
April 24, 9 am,
Rogers 226:
“Investigating Semi-Rigid Panels for
Orbital Apertures and Other Space Structures.” Presentation by Jonathan Black
(Dynamic Structures and Controls Laboratory,
University of Kentucky),
ME Mechanics tenure-track faculty candidate.
Abstract:
The success of the Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories has created a
demand in the United States
for larger and more powerful space telescopes. Ultra-lightweight and/or
inflatable gossamer space structures have the potential to significantly
enhance the performance of space telescopes and other satellites, but nonlinearities in their behavior present many
barriers to implementation. Semi-rigid thermal-formed Kapton panels are
investigated here as a means of addressing some of the prohibitive challenges
of more traditional gossamer structures. To determine the fundamental structure
governing its structural response,
compression tests on several different components of the tessellating geometry
of the panels revealed nonlinear behavior consisting of multiple regions of
unique, linear stiffnesses and one
region of nonlinear, negative
stiffness. A form of hybrid modeling was then applied in which test data was
used to define model parameters,
enabling several variations of the original,
geometrically accurate finite element model to be generated, some with very significant reduction in complexity
(order) over the original model. The reduced hybrid models also performed much
better computationally than those which accurately represented panel geometry, and the reduced hybrid models very closely matched
the experimental data.
Friday, April 28,
3:30 pm, Rogers 226: “The Continuous Sensitivity Equation Method and Some of
its Applications.“ Presentation by Lisa Davis,
Montana State University.
Abstract:
This presentation includes a short overview of the recent history of the
continuous sensitivity equation method,
a description of the essential mathematical theory behind the method, and practical applications for the technique.
Examples are provided to illustrate the technique and to point out various
mathematical and computational issues that can arise,
and an ongoing project that uses sensitivity analysis in combination with
optimal control techniques for the optimal placement of sensors and actuators
is also discussed.
Note: The most current ME Seminar schedule and other OSU seminar
information is available on the Rogers Hall bulletin boards near the ME main
office or at http://me.oregonstate.edu/seminars/.
MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Department-wide…
Congratulations to ME juniors David Meeker, Tesfalem Zewdneh,
Paul Stuart, and Kyle Zirschky
on creating the “breath-controlled” fishing rod that took first place in this
year’s ASME Student Design Competition,
North American Pacific District,
held on April 7-8 at Boise State. You can check out their winning design at the
Engineering Expo on Friday, May
19th!
The OSU WAVE lab
is looking for a new PAID education and outreach assistant for approximately 10
hours a week. Pay $10/hour. Ideal candidate is a freshman or
sophomore ME or CE student who is interested in outreach and education. If you
are interested in this paid position,
contact Alicia Lyman-Holt at: lymanhal@engr.orst.edu
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.
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!
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.
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…
THE OFFICE
OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH COMPLIANCE is offering the following workshops during the remainder of
Spring term:
April 25,
2:30-3:30
Subawards
April 28,
10:00-11:00
Grants.gov for NIH
May 4,
2:30-3:30
Budgets 101
May 11,
3:00-4:00
Grants.gov for NIH
May 23,
2:00-3:30
Conflict of Interest
For workshop descriptions and registration
information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/research/osprc. To
register, send an e-mail to osprc@oregonstate.edu or call
541-737-9525 (Toshie Gordon) or 541-737-0673 (Stephanie Balagot).
INTEL GRANT FOR SUMMER FUNDING OF UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCHERS. The COE has received a grant from INTEL to provide up to 5
undergraduate research experiences for women and minority engineering students.
Projects can begin in the spring and continue through the summer, or can be strictly summer projects. Each student
can earn up to $4000 during this project. End date is Sept 2006. 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,
please contact Ellen Momsen (Director of the OSU Women & Minorities in
Engineering Program) as soon as possible at 541-737-9699 or
ellen.momsen@oregonstate.edu. If you already have an undergraduate student
(female or minority) identified,
indicate that; we also have many students who are interested and can select
students for you to interview. There is no cost to the researcher (except your
time!). Goals of this program are to encourage a greater number of women and
minority students to obtain a graduate degree in engineering. Thank you for
assisting COE diversity efforts!
UPCOMING COE FACULTY MEETING WITH OSU PRESIDENT AND PROVOST President Ed Ray and Provost Sabah
Randhawa will meet with the faculty of the College of Engineering on
Wednesday,
May 24, 2:30-4 pm,
in Owen 101. Ray and Randhawa will make a few general introductory comments, then spend the rest of
the time listening to CoE faculty comments,
taking questions, etc. You are
welcome to submit a question or suggestion for discussion.
Please do so via an e-mail message to Gigi Bruce in the Provost's
Office gigi.bruce@oregonstate.edu, and she will make sure
that President Ray and I are both aware of that input. All CoE faculty,
including professional faculty, are
invited to participate in this discussion.
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
The AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MECHANICS is pleased to
announce the availability of two FOUNDER PRIZES AND GRANTS to be awarded
in September 2006 to doctoral candidates in the field of Mechanics.
Funding has been arranged by the Robert M. and Mary Haythornthwaite Foundation
by Professor Haythornthwaite,
founder and first President of the Academy. The award(s) will be made on the
recommendation of an AAM committee. The Prize consists of a Certificate and
$1000 that will be presented at the annual meeting of the Academy, usually held in November. The Grant will be made
to that same person in two installments,
$6,000 in September 2006 and up to
$3,000 in January 2007, the latter dependent on the size of the approved
budget and receipt by the AAM committee of an acceptable progress report. In
order to encourage contestants to think constructively about the impact of new
and pending developments, they will
be asked to compose an original essay of no more than a thousand words under
the title “Progress through Mechanics”. The winning essay will be published in
the Academy’s journal Mechanics. The award is open to those who, as of July 1,
2006 are registered as graduate students at a degree granting institution
within the Americas, have completed
at least one year of full-time graduate study at that institution, have been assigned a thesis advisor at the
institution and have had a doctoral thesis topic emphasizing mechanics approved
by the institution following candidacy or equivalent procedures. There are no
restrictions with regard to citizenship,
residency, race, religion or sex. Letters of support will be
required of the thesis advisor and in addition one from either a Member or a
Fellow of AAM. Contestants will be judged on the basis of the essay, plans,
references and academic history. The intent of the Grant is to support the
research of the student through an approved combination of equipment purchases, information access,
travel, etc.,
but not routine living expenses or fees. For further information, see the Entry Rules at www.haythornthwaite.org.
PLANNING TO INTERN IN DC THIS 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 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 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 summer internship and what you hope to accomplish
during the experience. Summer 2006 applications are due by 5 pm Friday, April 28 and should be addressed 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 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/.
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.
Internships
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.
HINDS
INSTRUMENTS, INC. (http://www.hindsinstruments.com) designs
and builds polarization modulation devices which allow scientists and
instrument manufacturers worldwide to measure with extreme sensitivity various
phenomena that affect the polarization of light. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern for summer 2006. Intern
Responsibilities: You will assist our mechanical engineers in identifying
mechanical parts and assemblies that need to be converted to RoHS-compliant materials, participate in a cost-reduction program converting
schematics and drawings into SolidWorks support Exicor system builds and streamline
SolidWorks mechanical drawing archives.
Other small projects may be assigned as time allows. Skills: The ideal candidate will demonstrate
excellent academic performance and be in the senior year of the Mechanical
Engineering program. Length of
Internship: 12 weeks, beginning approximately June 1; 40 hours per week.
Compensation: Paid at 80% of current market salary for entry level
engineer. Work Location: 3175
NW Aloclek Dr, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123.
To apply: Submit resume with references to hr@hindsinstruments.com. Deadline:
Open Until Filled. Questions? contact Jackie Boyd, HR Manager,
(503) 690-2000 x195, Jboyd@hindsinstruments.com.
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.
PLANAR
SYSTEMS, INC. (http://www.planar.com) in Beaverton,
OR,
combines over 20 years of experience in flat-panel display technology with
end-market expertise to form a unique high-tech company. Our technological versatility coupled with
highly collaborative customer relationships produce unequalled innovations and
value. We are currently seeking a Mechanical
Engineering intern for our Industrial Business Unit. This paid internship role will be ongoing
through the summer of 2006 (may have ongoing potential). The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to see the application of Engineering skills in Product development
and maintenance; learn how product development is manifested in the end product
and how business decisions affect product development; and make a tangible
correlation between engineering education and product development. The primary
role for the intern will be to support two current projects: Build 20 displays modifying existing design
as necessary for prototype, and
Design/Modify brackets used on displays.
Project-related work includes designing,
documenting, and manufacture display
components; application of Solidworks design skills to create and modify
industrial display designs; analysis of existing designs; identifying and
troubleshooting problems with design for improved results; modifying existing
industrial designs to meet new or changing requirements; and offering feedback
for improvements in product design and/or development. Qualifications:
Current student (junior or senior) in a Mechanical Engineering program or
other technical applied sciences students; some experience using SolidWorks CAD
required; demonstrated mechanical analysis ability; proficiency in MS Office
suite; ability to troubleshoot a problem,
think on your feet, and seek
resolution; results-driven with the ability to work with little supervision;
and ability to be flexible and manage multiple and varying priorities.
Qualified candidates should apply directly online at http://www.planar.com/Careers/jobslist.html .
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)
has an immediate need for a part-time (up to 20 hours weekly) Engineering
Technician. Future possibility of full time
employment as Mechanical/Electrical Engineer. Minimum qualifications:
Mechanical experience and using basic shop tools; experience using CAD/3D
modeling system (Inventor preferred); thorough knowledge of electric DC motors;
basic mathematic aptitude,
especially in reference to trigonometry; experience with drafting print
creation and reading; senior level in electrical or mechanical engineering.
Candidates must have transportation to and from work; self motivation to start
and stay on task; and attention to detail. This job involves visualizing, planning,
laying out,
and 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 verify
design intent; drafting prints from CAD system for documentation requirements
and 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 some work with vendors and the systems
test lab. This job schedule is during normal business hours, but may include evenings and Saturdays if
appropriate. 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: Tuesday, April 25,
2006. [posted 4/17]
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.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP (www.cvgrp.com) is looking for an applications
engineer who has an aggressive,
proactive approach and who wants to join an
exciting, growing, organization. Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.,
designs and manufactures system solutions for the global commercial
vehicle market, primarily in the U.S. Position
requirements: Bachelors Degree in design with focus on automotive exterior
an interior styling. 1-3 years experience with Industrial Design, including design tools such as: Engineering Pro-E, CATIA, Adobe Photoshop. Ability to work with both
engineering and marketing to develop concepts and prototypes for new products, or modifications to existing products. Strong 2-D concept and rendering skills. For
3-D concepts development, the ability
to supervise and / or create models or prototypes which convey the aesthetics
and functionality of the product. Knowledge of manufacturing
processes and assembly and tool design; experience with injection molding, vacuum forming and RIM molding a plus. Must relocate to the Vancouver, WA
area. Job Duties: Read publications,
attends showings, and consults with
engineering, marketing, production,
and sales representatives to establish design concepts. Evaluate design ideas
based on factors such as appealing appearance,
design-function relationships,
serviceability, materials and
methods engineering, application, budget,
price, production cost, methods of production,
market characteristics, and client
specifications. Integrate findings and concepts and sketches design ideas.
Present design to client or design committee and discusses need for
modification and change. Create tool designs,
release tool drawings and assembly fixture concepts for our manufacturing
processes. Communicate with tooling vendors to ensure design intent. Supervise
pattern builds for manufacturing process. Build mock-up for quick package study
and simulated CAD models. Prepare illustrations and exploded view for
engineering and quotation. Design products for custom applications. Physical
Requirements: Must have visual capabilities that satisfy the normal
requirements of determining product compliance to customer specifications. Must be physically capable of traveling up to 10% of the time.
Must be physically capable of limited air travel as required
by customer. Must be physically capable of
communicating with all levels of the organization. Must be physically
capable of using measurement, data
recording, and communications
devices as required within the scope of job duties; i.e. personal computer, cell phone,
calipers, etc. Qualified candidates
should forward their resume to jeff.krupp@cvgrp.com. [posted 4/17]
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/.
HINDS
INSTRUMENTS, INC. (http://www.hindsinstruments.com) designs and builds polarization modulation
devices that allow scientists and instrument manufacturers worldwide to measure
with extreme sensitivity various phenomena that affect the polarization of
light. The company currently has two open positions:
Applications Research Engineer I. Position Summary: The Applications
Research Engineer I provides research support of
prototype developments through literature research,
laboratory experiments, data
retrieval and analysis, and
technical writing assistance. Responsibilities: Builds, tests and troubleshoots prototypes; prepares and
conducts laboratory experiments employing complex optical and electronic
instruments; collects, compiles and
edits experimental data; performs literature research; organizes and reports
research results; measures samples and generates reports as needed. Qualifications:
Minimum BS in physics, chemistry or material science; BSME, BSEE or equivalent. Recent graduate with 0 - 3 years work
experience, preferably in both
commercial and academic R & D environments; well-developed laboratory
skills; strong mathematical and analytical skills; proficient in systematic
approach to problem solving; computer proficiency . Compensation:
Paid at current market salary, DOE. Work
Location: 3175 NW Aloclek Dr, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 . To apply: Submit
resume with references to hr@hindsinstruments.com. Deadline: Open Until Filled.
Sales Engineer I. Position Summary: The Sales Engineer has primary responsibility
for developing sales, using
understanding of the applications of company products; becomes the champion to
expand the product range, generate
increased sales opportunities and produce sales growth. This position involves an extensive
introductory technical training program. Responsibilities: Conducts
demonstrations, attends tradeshows
and technical seminars to convey product knowledge and applications; responds
to technical inquiries from customers,
and manages account support to order placement and customer acceptance;
provides technical training, product
demonstrations, sales and marketing
tools to dealers; manages commercial and financial agreements with customers;
enhances sales opportunities though market evaluations and strategies; member
of cross-functional team for generating new business; contributes to new
product definition, grooming, market launch and product line expansion. Skills: Minimum BS or equivalent, in a scientific or technical discipline;
Electrical, Mechanical, Optical Engineering or Physics preferred; requires
effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to operate in a
collaborative, problem solving
manner; strong hands-on and problem solving. Compensation: Paid at current market salary, DOE. Work Location: 3175 NW Aloclek Dr., Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123.
To apply: Submit resume with
references to hr@hindsinstruments.com. Deadline: Open Until Filled.
Contact
Information for both positions: Jackie Boyd,
HR Manager, (503) 690-2000 x195, jboyd@hindsinstruments.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]
PECO MANUFACTURING in SE
Portland has an immediate career opportunity for a CAD
Technician/Designer Drafter in our Technical Publications Department. Job
duties will consist of creating,
editing and revising service and operations manuals using engineering specifications, prints,
parts lists and existing content/artwork for various manufactured product
lines. Job Qualifications: Experience with computer generated graphics
using Inventor, AutoCAD & Corel
Draw; desktop publishing skills with Adobe PageMaker; advanced skills with
Microsoft software; skills in drafting and technical illustrating, electronic layout,
and various reprographics methods; mechanical aptitude. A 4-yr BA/BS degree in
technical illustration and writing preferred. 2–3 years experience in a manufacturing/production
environment helpful. The ideal candidate for this position will have some
previous experience as a Mechanical Drafter. Pay rate for this position
begins at $15-$20 per hour. For more information and to apply, go to www.CampusPoint.com.
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–March 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 NIZWA,
SULTANATE OF OMAN. The University of Nizwa
is seeking a Dean for its new College
of Engineering. See http://www.unizwa.edu.om/jobb-e.php. 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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