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OSU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

Issue #28

Week of May 8, 2006

 

 

 

 

BEST OF LUCK to the OSU SAE MINI BAJA TEAM in this week’s

MINI BAJA WEST COMPETITION

 

Portland (May 11—static events) and Washougal, WA (May 12-13—dynamic events and endurance race)!  For more information about the event, including maps and directions, visit http://minibajawest.com/. Fans attending the Friday/Saturday events should look for the black and orange Beaver Racing trailer!

 

 

Attention all ME grad students and current and incoming pro-school students:

The Mechanical Engineering 10th Annual Awards Ceremony and Picnic is coming up next week! Plan to take part in this fun evening of food, games, and celebration on Thursday, May 18 at 5 pm, at the Avery Park Lyons Shelter.  This is the time when we celebrate you and your accomplishments, and even hand out a few awards!  Faculty will be barbecuing hamburgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs, and all of the trimmings, and that’s just part of the fun!  If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: karen.willard3@oregonstate.edu by May 15.   

 

Attention all graduating PhD and Masters students and ME seniors:  

The Mechanical Engineering Department is holding Commencement on Saturday, June 17, at 4 pm in LaSells Stewart Center's Austin Auditorium. If you plan to attend—and we hope that you will!!—please RSVP at the following link:   http://me.oregonstate.edu/springpicnic.php.  The invitation extends to any and all family members – no limit.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

This Week...

 

Monday, May 8: Formula SAE group meeting, 6 pm, Rogers 132.

 

Tuesday, May 9: “Vision-Based Control of Autonomous Flight Vehicles in Urban Environments.” Talk by Richard (Chad) Prazenica, University of Florida. 9 am, Rogers 226.

 

Tuesday, May 9: Oregon WAVE/Grand Challenge Team meeting, 12 noon, basement of Graf. All students (graduate and undergraduate) welcome.

 

Tuesday, May 9: SAE Mini Baja Senior Design meeting, 5–6 pm, Rogers 230.

 

Tuesday, May 9: Computer Science Workshop: “Scalable PHP.” 7–7:50 pm, Milne 201.

 

Wednesday, May 10: “National Center for Accessible Transportation: Overview of Research Activities.” Presentation by Katherine Hunter-Zaworski and Joe Zaworski, sponsored by the Center for Healthy Aging. 1–2 pm, Bates Hall 129. Free and open to the public.

 

Thursday, May 11–Saturday, May 13: 2006 SAE Mini Baja West Competition, Portland, OR (May 11) and Washougal, WA (May 12-13).

 

Thursday, May 11: OSU Solar Vehicle Team (SVT) meeting, 5:30 pm in MU 211, and SVT Machine Shop time, 6 pm in WNGR 404.

 

Friday, May 12: “The Why and How of Optimal Traffic Control.” ME Seminar presentation by Lei Zhang, OSU Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. 4 pm, Rogers 226 (social time w/coffee and tea starts at 3:30 pm).

Sunday, May 14: Mothers Day!!

 

Plan Ahead...

 

Monday, May 15: Women and Minorities in Engineering invite you to a celebration of Freshman and Sophomore Undergraduate Research. 5–6 pm, Kelley Engineering Center Atrium. Free and open to the public--family and future students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Appetizers, Kelley Center tours, and Segway scooter rides! Research projects are sponsored by Tektronix and Intel. RSVP by May 10 to Ellen Momsen at 541-737-9699 or Ellen.momsen@oregonstate.edu.  We hope to see you there.

 

Thursday, May 18: Annual ME Spring Picnic and Awards Ceremony for  current and incoming pro-school students, graduate students, faculty, and staff. Avery Park Lyons Shelter, start time 5 pm. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: karen.willard3@oregonstate.edu by May 15th. 

 

Thursday, May 18: CoE Brown-Bag Lunch Presentation: “The Impostor Syndrome” by Valerie Young. 12 noon, Owen 102. Free and open to all CoE students, staff, and faculty.  Do you secretly worry that others will find out you're not as intelligent and competent as they seem to think you are? Do you often dismiss your accomplishments as a "fluke" or "no big deal?" Do you sometimes shy away from challenge because of nagging self-doubt? Join us at this lunchtime presentation to learn about the so-called Impostor Syndrome and how it operates in every day life; how race, class, and gender can and do contribute to feelings of fraudulence; and how to stop the perfectionism, procrastination, and chronic self-doubt standing between you and your goals.

 

NOTE: In addition to this lunch time CoE meeting, the Women and Minorities in Engineering Office, in collaboration with Willamette SWE, OSU Office of Community and Diversity, and OSU SWE, are hosting a free evening meeting at 6:30 pm in LaSells, CEM room for students and community members. Both presentations will be geared to all ages and genders. For more information on the Imposter Syndrome, visit http://www.impostorsyndrome.com/.  

 

Friday, May 19: Last day to withdraw from spring term classes; last day to change to S/U grading.

 

Friday, May 19: OSU Engineering Expo, 2–5 pm Kelley Engineering Center.

 

Wednesday, May 24: First Annual Building Your Future in Higher Education Conference.  Formerly the Graduate Student Conference, our re-vamped event boasts an exciting new format with outstanding professional development opportunities and a free lunch for the first 275 participants who register.  This conference is open to all OSU students, graduate and undergrad. For more details and to register, visit http://asosu.oregonstate.edu/taskforces/grad_reg.php. or contact David McCandless at graduate.affairs@oregonstate.edu or 737.3559. Registration deadline: May 17th.

 

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.

 

Friday, May 26: “What Are We Doing at the Industrial Assessment Center?” Presentation by Joe Junker, IAC Assistant Director, 4 pm, Rogers 226. 

 

Thursday, June 15-Saturday, June 17: Formula SAE West Competition at California Speedway, Fontana, CA.

 

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. RSVP at the following link:   http://me.oregonstate.edu/springpicnic.php.  This invitation extends to any and all family members – no limit. 

 

 

 

FACULTY/GRADUATE SEMINARS

 

Tuesday, May 9: “Vision-Based Control of Autonomous Flight Vehicles in Urban Environments.” Talk by Richard (Chad) Prazenica, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida. 9 am, Rogers 226.

 

ABSTRACT: This presentation will describe some of the challenges associated with operating autonomous flight vehicles in urban environments. A particular scenario will be discussed in which the objective is to enable a micro air vehicle to fly autonomously to a goal location in an unknown urban environment. This scenario presents unique and interesting challenges in such areas as image processing, estimation, and control. The vision-based control architecture considered in this line of research requires several enabling technologies. Feature point tracking is required to identify and track points of interest in image frames collected from the onboard camera. The tracked feature points are used as measurements in a Kalman filter for vehicle state estimation. The positions of static points in three-dimensional space can be computed from estimates of the vehicle motion and the positions of tracked feature points in the image plane. An adaptive, multi resolution-based learning algorithm is used to reconstruct the three-dimensional scene from the collection of static points in the environment. The reconstructed scene provides obstacle avoidance constraints for a locally-optimal path planning algorithm that guides the vehicle towards the goal location. A standard waypoint controller can be used to fly the vehicle through the path points provided by the trajectory planner. An alternative approach will also be discussed in which the path planning and control are combined into a single process. In this case, a path is not planned explicitly, but rather a sequence of locally-optimal control inputs are computed that result in a desirable trajectory. These algorithms will be described in detail and demonstrated via simulations conducted in the UF-REEF Visualization Laboratory.

 

Friday, May 12: “The Why and How of Optimal Traffic Control.” ME Seminar presentation by Lei Zhang, OSU Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. 4 pm, Rogers 226 (social time w/coffee and tea starts at 3:30 pm).

 

ABSTRACT: During the past two decades, the US has adopted a transportation investment policy that increasingly emphasizes the optimal control and management of existing facilities. Optimal freeway traffic control has emerged as an important theoretical and practical issue. At present, virtually all major urbanized areas in the US employ systems of sensors, control devices, and algorithms for freeway operations at varying degrees of sophistication. A fundamental supposition for freeway traffic control is that the control algorithms result in increased capacity and throughput. However, the validity of this assumption is in question. In 2000, in what may be one of the largest field transportation experiments in recent years, the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul) freeway management system was shut down for two months to study the system’s effectiveness. Traffic data collected before and after the shut-down experiment have enabled a true before-after study on the impact of freeway traffic control on freeway capacity. Results from an empirical study of 27 sites also help advance the theory and practice of real-time freeway traffic control through ramp metering. A novel linear-programming (LP) formulation for ramp control was developed based on those empirical findings. The LP solutions suggest that the most efficient control logic is also the least equitable one and requires a small number of drivers to endure excessive delays to benefit others. This conclusion casts an interesting trade-off problem between efficiency and equity for decision makers. The LP formulation with different equity considerations is tested in a microscopic traffic simulator to address this trade-off issue.

 

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…

 

STUDENTS: REGISTER YOUR VOTE FOR OUTSTANDING CoE PROFESSOR! Each year the College of Engineering selects a professor to receive the Carter Award. This award is a reward for outstanding undergraduate teaching. The basis for selection is student voting. For accurate results, it is important that you indicate each engineering professor from whom you have taken a class and the professor who you think did the best job. Some professors may not be listed because they are not allowed to receive the award more often than once every five years. We will close balloting on May 15. To vote, visit http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/carterballot.php and complete the short questionnaire. If you have any questions, email Roy.Rathja@OregonState.edu.

 

ME ADVISING MATTERS. Contrary to information provided in last week’s e-bulletin, all ME students (pre-engineering and pro-school) must be advised each and every term (fall, winter, and spring).  Advising for Fall 2007 is taking place RIGHT NOW and will continue through May 19th, so please sign up for your 15-minute appointment today. You can do this in Dearborn 102.  Check on the ME Bulletin Board outside of Dearborn 102 to see who your advisor is, as assignments may have changed. 

 

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS is seeking applicants for the second site assessment to El Salvador. The travel will be 10 days during the summer, with exact dates to be decided based on applicants' schedules.  The application form and instructions are available at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/EWBSiteAssessmentApp2.pdf, and the application deadline is Monday May 15th. You do not need any specific technical skills to apply, so please highlight anything that you think would be valuable in developing a relationship with this  community. This trip will be focused on continuing to build a relationship with the community, getting flow data, doing health presentations, GPS data collection, and technical solutions  proposals. FYI - This will be the rainy season in El Salvador. Thank you for your enthusiasm!  We look forward to receiving many applications! If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Edwardsen, edwardke@onid.orst.edu, (503) 709-9671.

 

THE ME DEPARTMENT EXTENDS OUR CONGRATULATIONS to Robert J. Zaworski, ME freshman and one of only four OSU undergraduates (and only 20 students statewide!) selected to receive a 2006 Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium Scholarship. These scholarships are open to new and continuing students in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Go RJ!

 

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!

 

YOUR CHANCE TO IMPACT THE BROADER OSU COMMUNITY. ASOSU invites your participation in any of its 10 task forces working to benefit all Oregon State students. For more information, see http://asosu.oregonstate.edu/taskforces/index.html. If you are interested in any of these areas, or if you feel they might be able to address any issues you may have, please contact the task force director listed below for more information.

·         Graduate Student Affairs: David McCandless, graduate.affairs@oregonstate.edu

·         Multicultural Affairs: Isis Ilias, multiculture.affairs@oregonstate.edu

·         Community Affairs: Annie McMahon, community.affairs@oregonstate.edu

·         Accessibility Affairs: Nick Freeburg, disabled.affairs@oregonstate.edu

·         Environmental Affairs: Anthony Wynne, enviro.affairs@oregonstate.edu

·         Federal (government) Affairs: Jen Gilbreath, federal.affairs@oregonstate.edu

·         Queer (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Intergendered, Questioning) Affairs: Angi Baxter, queer.affairs@oregonstate.edu

·         Student & Academic Affairs: Dorris Huth, student.affairs@oregonstate.edu

·         Women's Affairs: Krissy Stephen, womens.affairs@oregonstate.edu

·         State (government) Affairs: Joel Fischer, state.affairs@oregonstate.edu

 

Grad Students/Faculty/Staff…

 

ME GRAD STUDENTS: Did you know that ASOSU has student fee money available to provide up to $150 to graduate students once per academic year to cover the registration costs of  attending a professional conference? Applications are available on the ASOSU website at asosu.oregonstate.edu.  For more information, please contact Stacy Thomsen at 737.8236 or asosu.external@oregonstate.edu.  Just think--$150 for filling out a form!  Why wouldn’t you do this?

 

THE OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH COMPLIANCE is offering the following workshops during the remainder of Spring term:  

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.

 

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 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. There are many jobs open for new graduates and for interns at Hewlett-Packard!  Go to http://www.hp.com/go/jobs and click Show Advanced Search.  On the Advanced Search page, click United States for the Location (you can drill down to a more specific set of regions) and Internship or Graduate Job, then click Search.  As of today, there are over 80 new graduate positions and 135 internships still open!  If you are returning to school full-time, you are classified as an Intern.  If you will graduate this term, or graduated less than one year ago, you are classified as a Graduate. If you see an interesting job, please apply right away on-line.  In addition, send the Job ID number and your resume to ken.saul@hp.com so I can advocate for you to the hiring manager. Best of luck in your job search!

 

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.

 

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 TWO Mechanical Engineering interns. These paid internships will be ongoing through the summer of 2006 (may have ongoing potential).

 

Planar Internship 1: Industrial Business Unit. 

Job Summary: 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. [posted 4/24]

 

Planar Internship 2: Manufacturing Engineering and Repair Depot group.

Job Summary: The successful candidate will have an opportunity to see how engineering skills are applied in a manufacturing engineering environment; make a tangible correlation between engineering education and transferring/ supporting products in a production environment; and work within a team to accomplish aggressive goals. The primary role for the intern will be to support three tasks: (1) Transition a product from the Industrial BU to Production; (2) Improve production assembly processes of two existing products; and (3) Support product assembly documentation updates as necessary. These tasks will involve communication across multiple departments to align expectations; creation and updating of production assembly instructions and other related documentation; process evaluation of product assembly flow; mechanical fixture design; working with suppliers to manufacture tooling, and other responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications:  Current student (junior or senior) in a Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other technical applied sciences program; experience using Acad and SolidWorks CAD; demonstrated mechanical analysis ability; proficiency in MS Office suite; ability to troubleshoot a problem, think on your feet, and seek resolution; results-driven orientation with the ability to work with little supervision; demonstrated ability to be flexible and manage multiple and varying priorities. The internship may require infrequent lifting of up to 40 lbs. Qualified candidates should apply directly online at http://www.planar.com/Careers/jobslist.html. Questions? Contact Megan L. Fowler, HR Business Partner, Planar Systems, Inc., 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006, 503-748-7402 (desk), 503-748-7192 (fax), megan_fowler@planar.com.   [posted 5/08]

 

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

 

 

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]

 

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT COMPANY (CEC), a leading manufacturer of rock crushing and screening equipment in Tualatin, Oregon has an immediate engineering position open.  We are looking for an experienced person, preferably with heavy equipment background, to develop customer service and parts manuals. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Design, update and distribute Parts/Operation/Technical manuals; create electrical, hydraulic schematics, as-built, and detail drawings; and support shop with technical information as needed on equipment design. Qualifications: Proficiency in Auto Cad and Inventor 3D and mechanical knowledge of designs involving power transmission (both mechanical and hydrostatic), track drive systems, diesel drives, electrical systems, fluid power, and structural design. Must have strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving/reasoning skills. Must be able to talk with vendors and communicate with other departments on projects (i.e., sales, parts, shop & purchasing). Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, multi-task, and work with little supervision. Must pass drug test. Benefit package includes: Health insurance, 401k, vacation and standard holiday pay, AFLAC and FSA, tuition assistance and salary. If you are anxious to establish your career at CEC, please immediately forward your resume and salary requirements to rsmith@ceccrushers.com or FAX 503-692-6220, attention Roger Smith. [posted 5/08]

 

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

 

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/

 

GERBER LEGENDARY BLADES seeks Implementation Engineer. Outdoor recreation manufacturing company with explosive growth has excellent opportunity for an engineer to implement designed products into production. Success in this position requires a high energy level, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and drive.  Successful candidate should also have experience in detailed component drawings, fixture design, and manufacturing process rules of injection molding, stamping, castings, turned and machined components.  Experienced 3D mechanical design skills using Solidworks a plus.  Demonstrated project management skills desired.  BS in ME, IE, EE or MfgE. Send, fax, or email confidential salary history and resume to: Gerber Legendary Blades, ATTN:  Human Resources, 14200 SW 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97281. Fax: 503-403-1290, E-mail: gerberjobs@gerberblades.com. [posted 5/1]

 

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/.

 

HEWLETT-PACKARD. There are many jobs open for new graduates and for interns at Hewlett-Packard!  Go to http://www.hp.com/go/jobs and click Show Advanced Search.  On the Advanced Search page, click United States for the Location (you can drill down to a more specific set of regions) and Internship or Graduate Job, then click Search.  As of today, there are over 80 new graduate positions and 135 internships still open!  If you are returning to school full-time, you are classified as an Intern.  If you will graduate this term, or graduated less than one year ago, you are classified as a Graduate. If you see an interesting job, please apply right away on-line.  In addition, send the Job ID number and your resume to ken.saul@hp.com so I can advocate for you to the hiring manager. Best of luck in your job search!

 

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]

 

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.

 

SIVETZ COFFEE, INC in Corvallis, OR, has a summer job opening for an undergraduate student in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. 30 hours/week, 10 am to 4 pm. Pay rate: $16/hour.  Work involves: crating fluid bed roasting machines for shipment in US and abroad; learning and controlling the parts of the machines (i.e., control panels, motors, burners, controllers, etc); assembling and testing control panels; studying and understanding technical manuals on equipment selection, costs, quality, inspection of received components, etc.; some roasting and extract production; and various other responsibilities. For more information, visit www.sivetzcoffee.com, email sivetz@sivetzcoffee.com, or call Diane Young at 541.753.9713. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Michael Sivetz, owner/engineer, at 349 SW 4th St., Corvallis, OR 97333. Indicate available starting date.

 

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.

 

USNR (www.usnr.com), the largest US-based manufacturer of capital equipment and advanced control systems for the lumber manufacturing industry, is looking for a field engineer. Job Summary: This position will involve installing, commission, and developing machine vision systems for the sawmill industry.  Field engineers will work with cutting edge technology in the field of machine vision and  PLC controls.  Field engineers will spend time in sawmills commissioning and servicing systems and in the Woodland WA office working on project engineering, product development and providing technical support to customers. Essential Responsibilities: Install and commission machine vision sensors on sawmill machinery; align and calibrate machine vision sensors; electrical termination of low voltage control systems; interface and  program with Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLC) and Allen Bradley human machine interface (HMI); interface and program with Machine Vision equipment; create professional project documentation and procedures using AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, SoildWorks, etc; train mill personnel on automation equipment; work at customer site with sawmills personnel or contracted electricians and maintenance. Qualifications: BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience; field “hands on work” experience; strong interpersonal skills; problem solving skills; analytical, logical and mechanical aptitude; flexible Scheduling; ability to travel world wide; passing of drug screening. Please email resumes to: Paul Strebig, USNR, Paul.Strebig@usnr.com. Phone: 360-225-8267, mailing address 558 Robinson Rd., Woodland, WA 98674. [posted 5/1]

 

 

 

FACULTY POSITIONS

 

NOTE: See archived versions of postings submitted September 2005–April 2006 at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/

 

 

NORTH CAROLINA STATE.  The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the general area of thermal sciences. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely-related field. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to advise graduate students, and to establish a high quality, nationally-visible externally funded research program. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in the broad area of energy. Topics include, but are not limited to, renewable energy technologies, fuels, and internal combustion engines. Applications from both experimental and computational/analytical experts are sought. It is anticipated that the position will be filled at the assistant professor level, but higher ranks may be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Review of applicants will begin on 1 May 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should apply online at jobs.ncsu.edu*. Search under position number 04-33-0605. Attach pdf files of a complete curriculum vita and the contact information for three references. Additional information is available at www.mae.ncsu.edu. NC State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

 

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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