OSU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Issue #29
Week of May 15, 2006
Congratulations to the OSU
SAE Mini Baja Team,
FIRST PLACE WINNERS
of the 2006 MINI BAJA
WEST
Out of 87 registered teams (including 22 international), OSU took first
place in Marketing Presentation, Design Report, and Design Presentation. Also,
first place overall in Dynamic events, with second-place finishes in
Maneuverability and Rock Crawl. Fourth place in Endurance
Race. Way to go Beaver Racing!!!
And don’t forget about the 7th
annual OSU ENGINEERING EXPO,
this Friday (May 19th),
2–5 pm in the Kelley
Engineering Center.
Over fifty of this year’s CoE Senior Design Projects
will be on display, including 18 from Mechanical Engineering. Also at the expo
will be demos of this year’s winning ME 382 “breath-controlled” fishing rod,
Formula, Mini Baja, and HPV cars, a TekBot Triathlon,
FIRST robots from local high schools, and more. This event is free and open to
the public and is a great way to show our community what we’re doing here in
the College of Engineering. All ME students, staff, and
faculty are encouraged to attend—bring your friends and families!
UPCOMING EVENTS
This Week...
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.
Monday, May 15: Engineers Without Borders meeting to nail down logistics for
the two presentations on Wednesday May 17 (see below). 5 pm, JAVA II. Please come if you are interested in this
week's fundraising efforts!!!
Monday, May 15: Formula SAE group meeting, 6 pm, Rogers 132.
Monday, May 15: Last day to RSVP for Thursday’s ME picnic (see details below). RSVP
to karen.willard3@oregonstate.edu
Tuesday, May 16: Election Day. In order to be counted, your ballot must be received by a County Elections
Office or deposited in an official ballot drop site no later than 8:00 PM.
Post office postmarks do not count. The
ballot must be deposited or received by May 16th. The OSU campus ballot drop
site is at the Valley Library (open 7:30 AM to 1:00 AM). There are also two 24-hour
ballot drop boxes in Benton County: 180 NW Fifth Street (across the street from
the Benton County Courthouse) and Wells Fargo Bank next to Pizza Hut, in the
Timberhill Shopping Center (2543 NW Kings). Note: If your ballot is from another county,
you may drop it off at any county ballot box, as long as you do so no later
than 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 16th.
Tuesday, May 16: Oregon WAVE/Grand Challenge Team
meeting, 12 noon, basement of Graf. All
students (graduate and undergraduate) welcome.
Tuesday, May 16: SAE Mini Baja Senior
Design meeting, 5–6 pm, Rogers
230.
Tuesday, May 16: “Alaska Expeditions Slideshow” by ME alum Keith Daellenbach and Chuck Daellenbach. 7–10 pm, LaSells
Stewart Center.
Info: 737-3630.
Thursday, May 18: 10th Annual ME Awards Ceremony
and Picnic for current and incoming pro-school students,
grads, staff, and faculty. 5 pm,
Avery Park Lyons
Shelter. (RSVP by 5/15 to karen.willard3@oregonstate.edu)
Wednesday, May 17: Engineers
Without Borders presentation/
info session at CH2MHill. Noon (volunteers
needed from 11:30 to 1:30) This is not only great practice for fundraising,
but also an opportunity for networking, as companies home in on sharply dressed
students who are part of such an organization. If you are interested in
participating, please email eli.jeon@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 17: Engineers Without Borders presentation to petition AIChE
(Chem Engr. society) for funding. 6
pm, Gleeson 100. For questions or further details, please email Kelly Wilson: kwilsonmail@gmail.com.
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/.
Thursday, May 18: OSU Solar Vehicle Team (SVT) meeting, 5:30 pm in MU 211,
and SVT Machine Shop time, 6
pm in WNGR 404.
Friday,
May 19: Last day to withdraw
from spring term classes; last day to change to S/U grading.
Friday, May 19: Austin Entrepreneurship Program Signature Event:
“Commercializing Innovation.” LaSells Stewart Center on
Friday, May 19th from 9 am through lunch. A continental
breakfast will be available at 8:30 am and lunch will end at 1:30 pm with tours
of Weatherford Hall to follow for anyone interested. There is no cost for
COE faculty, staff or students. For more information and to register: http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/programs/commercialize.htm
Friday, May 19: Sustainability/Renewable
Energy presentation by Cylvia Hayes, one of Oregon's experts in the
field of sustainability. 12 noon, Kelley
Engineering Center.
Check at KEC front desk for room number.
Cylvia Hayes, founder and director of
3EStrategies in Bend, believes Oregon can become an international leader in
the clean energy industry and will discuss how individuals can help speed the
transition to a "greener" economy. Hayes currently serves as a member
of Oregon's
Renewable Energy Working Group and is a member of the Central Oregon Economic
Development Strategy Committee. Last
year, Oregon Business Magazine recognized her as one of the state's 50 top
leaders.
Friday, May 19: Microgravity
Flight Team meeting. 1 pm, Kelley
Engineering Center.
For room number, contact microgravity@oregonstate.edu.
Friday, May 19: OSU Engineering Expo, 2–5 pm Kelley Engineering
Center. Over 50 Senior
Project displays from ME, EECS, CHE, BIOE, and NE. Demos of this year’s winning
ME 382 “breath-controlled” fishing rod. Formula, Mini Baja,
and HPV cars, TekBot Triathlon, FIRST robots from
local high schools, and more. Free and open to the public.
Friday,
May 19: “The Boeing 787 and
Nanotechnology.” ME Seminar presentation by Russell
Maguire, The Boeing Company. 4 pm, Rogers
226 (social time w/coffee and tea starts at 3:30 pm).
Plan Ahead...
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: COE Ambassador Open House. 1–4 pm,
Batchellor 141. For more information, see Announcements section.
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
Friday,
May 19: “The Boeing 787 and Nanotechnology.” ME Seminar
presentation by Russell Maguire, The Boeing Company. 4
pm, Rogers 226 (social time w/coffee and tea
starts at 3:30 pm).
ABSTRACT:
This will be a power point presentation on the Boeing 787, first all-composite
commercial airplane, and the opportunities that provides for nanotechnology
improvements to performance and cost.
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…
The COE
IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD AMBASSADORS. Do you enjoy sharing your collegiate
experiences with others? Do you want to gain valuable communications and
leadership skills, and event-planning experience? Do you welcome the
opportunity to contribute to the university's recruitment and diversity
efforts? Would you like the chance to work directly with university faculty
members and administrators? Could you benefit from networking with peers and
professionals in your field of study? Are you a hard worker who enjoys having
fun? If you answer "yes" to many of these
questions, you may be an ideal candidate to serve as an Ambassador for the College of Engineering! Ambassadors serve as
representatives for the College
of Engineering and are
responsible for supporting recruiting and diversity efforts. Ambassadors lend
support in many ways They may mentor new students, travel to high schools to
make presentations, assist in family science nights, attend on-campus
recruiting events, professional conferences, industry and alumni events, host
students and parents who visit campus; and contact prospective students. (Note:
Because of travel, priority will be given to students who have one full day per
week available for work.) Benefits of
CoE Ambassadorship include: Prestige associated with serving on a team of
highly motivated and respected undergraduates; the opportunity to network with
university administrators, faculty, industry professionals, and political
figures; the chance to positively contribute to the colleges'
student-recruitment efforts; valuable work and leadership experience to include
on resumes and to discuss during interviews; and last but not least, $10/hour. If
you would like to learn more, please drop in to the COE Ambassador Open House on Friday, May 26, 1-4pm, in Batchellor Hall
141. Application forms are at: http://engr.oregonstate.edu/wme/amb_apply.htm
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.
LAST WEEK OF FALL TERM ADVISING. Advising for Fall 2007 will
continue through May 19th, so if you
haven’t already done so, please sign up in Dearborn 102 for your 15-minute
appointment. Check on the ME Bulletin Board outside of Dearborn 102 to see who your advisor is, as assignments may have changed. ALL ME
students (pre- and proschool) must be advised each and every term.
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 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.
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 Kelley Engineering Center, Fridays at 1 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]
BAY
VALLEY FOODS is looking for a Preventive Maintenance Program
Designer/Scheduler summer intern. Our plant (formerly Steinfeld's
Pickle) has been around for several years and was recently spun-off from Dean
Foods Corporation to become Bay Valley Foods.
We produce branded pickles but we also produce private label products
for Safeway, Wal-Mart, etc. We currently
have about 100 union employees and will triple that number with seasonal
employees during our busy crop season: July-Sept. QUALIFICATIONS: This is a newly
created intern position. We would prefer
someone with some work experience, since this position requires a reliable
person who is able to work in a fast-paced environment while handling a large
amount of vital data. The job will
evolve through the season. This job will require a mature student possessing a
lineal, problem solving, detail orientated thought process. This intern
position receives $10-$12 per hour depending on knowledge/skills/ability that
the intern brings to job. Intern must be able to work through 2006 summer
season »June
26 – »Sept
15. JOB DUTIES: Parts identification and organization
information entry; assist with sourcing parts; assist with day-to-day
maintenance operations. TO APPLY: Please email cover letter,
curriculum vita and/or resume to julie_craddock@bayvalleyfoods.com or fax
to 503.978.4254. [posted
5/15/06]
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]
TERRESTRIAL
ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES a nonprofit organization
whose mission is to determine pollutant and global change impacts on ecological
systems, has the following internship/summer job opportunity: Mesocosm Operations Assistant in Corvallis, Oregon.
We seek a technician to assist in the calibration and set-up of
micrometeorological equipment associated with the US EPA Western Ecology
Division’s Terrestrial Ecophysiology Research Area. The
position will be funded by Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Associates, which will
be leasing the EPA terracosm facility to perform a five-year asymmetric
warming grassland experiment. Position Description: The Facilities
Operations Assistant will assist the Facilities Operations Specialist in
chamber preparation, maintenance, and sensor calibrations. Tasks will include
replacement of chamber Teflon coating and Plexiglas backing, installation of
automated door opening/closing mechanisms, installation of an automated
irrigation system, calibration of: infrared gas analyzers, dewpoint
generators and tipping bucket rain gauges, monitoring chamber integrity and
system/sensor QA, and water budget measurements including
irrigation/humidification/dehumidification/leachate
amounts and leachate collection/storage. Compensation:
The pay rate for this position will be $10/hour. NOTE: Position can be full or part time with potential of
continuing on through the fall. Application and Qualifications: Review
of applications will begin May 17 and continue until the position is
filled. The successful applicant should
be eager to work with electronics and build environmental control chambers. Applicants
should contact: Kris Wilson, Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Associates
(TERA), c/o US EPA Western Ecology Division, 200 SW 35th St, Corvallis,
Oregon
97333. Ema il: Wilson.kristoffer@epa.gov. phone:
541-754-4893. fax: 541-754-4799. [posted 5/15]
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.
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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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