OSU MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Issue #34
Week of June 19,
2006
Note:
The academic year is over and with it the full-blown version of the weekly ME
e-bulletin—we’ll start that up again next fall. To
keep you abreast of department news and ME scholarship, internship, and
employment opportunities, however, an abbreviated version of the e-bulletin
will be issued biweekly (or thereabouts) throughout the summer. If you’re in
the job market, be sure to keep checking the bulletin’s jobs and internships section—new
postings do come in on a regular basis.
CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2006 GRADUATES!
The
first annual ME Commencement Ceremony,
held this past Saturday afternoon at the LaSells-Stewart Center, was a great success and set a high
bar for repeat performances in coming years. Our thanks to
all of the graduates of this department who were able to participate, and to
the many co-celebrants—families, friends, faculty, and staff—who filled the
auditorium. Thanks also to CoE Dean Ron
Adams (OSU BSME 1970 and PhD ME 1977) for his opening message; to ME
Industry Affiliate Board member David
Browning (OSU BSME 1986), who delivered the commencement address; to graduating senior Heidi Wolfe, who offered some additional
pearls of wisdom to her peers; and to ME advisor Nicole Ray, who crafted and delivered the words about each graduate
who crossed the stage. And a very special round of thanks goes to ME Undergraduate
Specialist Karen Willard, who
spearheaded and coordinated the whole effort. Karen’s organizational skills and
creative touch, apparent in every aspect of planning and carrying out the
ceremony and following reception, made ME Commencement 2006 the elegant and
memorable event that it was. Thank you, Karen.
The
following individuals are Class of 2006
graduates of this department. Congratulations to each of you, and good luck
in your future pursuits. For those many of you whose paths lead you out and
away from OSU,
please keep in touch with the department over the years, and let us know where
you are and what you’re doing. Perhaps you don’t realize it, but you DO continue
to matter to us far beyond your relatively brief tenure at this university, and
we wish each of you all the best as you make your way forward in life.
Sincerely,
Belinda
Batten, ME Department Head
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY – MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Rebecca
Cullion, Bertrand Dano, Jason Kyle, Saangrut Sangplung, Hailei Wang, and Steven Lovejoy
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY – MATERIALS SCIENCE
Christopher Way
MASTER OF SCIENCE – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Eric
Beyer, Joseph Blomberg, Ben Dickinson, Jared Ellefson,
Evan Fraisse, Ian Gunter, Eli Jeon, Brian Jensen,
Erik Johnson, William Jost, Jim Keil, Joseph Kokes,
Ryan Letniak, Michael Long, Tricia McKnight, Greg
Mouchka, Dan Morse, Arun Selveraj,
Tom Shepard, and Josh Thomas
MASTER OF SCIENCE - MATERIALS SCIENCE
Benn
Legg, Ryan Johnson, and Venkata Vungutur
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Brandon
Adams, Gregory Alway, Nathan Anderson, Mario Apreotesi, Todd Artman, Andrew Ashforth,
Zachary Barra, William Beattie, Matthew Beck, Ryan Breding,
Nehemiah Brousseau, Ben Brown, Benjamin Brubaker, Dawn Bund, Pj Bush, Jim Byrne, Trenton Carpenter, Michael Chamblin, Scott Chewning, Kevin
Coffman, Ryan Colton, Melinda Cone, Nathan Cornell, John Dan, Ian Dantuma, Ryan Daugherty, Zachary Dunn, Lee Edward,
David Elia, Kira Ellsaesser, Michael Ennis, Ryan Evans, Christopher
Fagan, Scott Fery, William Fox, Paul Gardner, Sean
Garrett, Michelle Gates, Joshua Gillett, Travis Gray, Charles Gummer, James Guntermann, Jarrod Hatem, Tara
Hendricks, Benjamin Herndon, Thomas Ho, Blake Hoffer, David Hovenden,
Gregory Jarmer, Jason Jones, Dong Kang, Bryan Kennedy, Robert Lankston, Christopher Lary, Adam Lazenby, Cameron Leedham, Nathan Lentini, Nathan Lewis,
Josh Linden-Levy, Cory Loomis, Jeremy Lundquist, Wade Marcum, Eric Meeuwsen,
Jason Miller, Nicholas Mills, Andrew Moore, Weston Myler, Truong Nguyen, Colin
O’Callaghan, Nicholas Obteshka, Joohwan
Park, Christopher Parr, Chris Patton, Joshua Peed, Clint Peterson, Jared Pothier, Benjamin Pruett, Nicklis
Richardson, Bradley Riordan, Matthew Ryan, Sergey Sadovikov, Elisha Sanders,
James Sauter, Peter Schuft, Lael
Shimanoff, Jared Shisler,
Matthew Slaby, Stephen Snider, Quinn Soifer, Oluwaseyi Sosanya, Matthew
Sprick, Matthew Steinke, Joshua Stone, Alison Stoneklifft,
Robert Story, Grant Takahashi, Trent Taylor, Sherry Tucker, Stephen Van Domelen, Margaret Vande Voorde, Anthony Vazquez, Karinne Wallace, Aaron Webb, Devin
Weston, Jebediah Wilson, Heidi Wolfe, and David
Yarger.
MISCELLANEOUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Department-wide…
STUDENT ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR FALL ’07 ME 101. Here's an opportunity to share your enthusiasm for
Mechanical Engineering with our newest students. We're looking for some
sophomores and juniors to help out in the ME-101 orientation classes next
fall. You would be attending a recitation class once a week to help
students solve problems and especially to help them be successful with their
group projects. If you're interested, please see Dr. Zaworski (Rogers 216) or send him an
e-mail at jrz@engr.orst.edu.
Grad
Students/Faculty/Staff…
UC BERKELEY’s Department of
Mechanical Engineering will
be hosting the sixth annual Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation
and Energy Conversion Applications (PowerMEMs), Nov. 29—Dec. 01, 2006. The objective of the PowerMEMS 2006
workshop is to catalyze innovation in micro and nanotechnology for power
generation and energy conversion applications by providing researchers with a
forum for discussing latest research results and promoting progress towards
commercialization. The scope ranges from integrated
microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to novel materials for energy conversion
applications, mostly at the watt and sub-watt power levels. These
applications center on portable electric power generation for consumer
electronics, soldiers, and remote sensors, but also encompass cooling of
microelectronics and propulsion for micro air vehicles and nanosatellites.
The workshop will allow interaction between the multiple disciplines required
for power MEMS, such as electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering,
chemistry, and material science. It will also provide a forum to address
the needs for commercialization of novel Power MEMS technologies through the
interaction with energy policy and entrepreneurial specialists. Technical
topics of interest include:
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Micro heat engines for power generation and propulsion
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Micro fuel cells and micro reactors for fuel processing and
power generation
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Thermoelectric and thermophotovoltaic that leverage micro and
nanotechnology
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MEMS piezoelectric and electromagnetic power generators
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Micro thrusters and similar miniature propulsion microsystems
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Micro coolers and other thermal management technologies
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Nanostructured materials for energy storage, thermal
management, or other energy-related applications
§
Micro and nano-scale catalysis, combustion, heat and mass
transfer
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Energy scavenging approaches to power remote sensors
§
Biologically inspired approaches for micro and nano energy
conversion
§
Novel micro and nanofabrication technologies for energy
applications
Abstract
Deadline: July 26, 2006.
Email: workshop@powermems.org. More information can be found at http://www.powermems.org/. The PowerMEMS workshops have been held in Japan
to date. For more information on last year’s workshop, please visit the
following web site http://www.conferences.jp/powermems05/.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS
ANNUAL
COMPETITION FOR FULBRIGHT GRANTS OPENS. The
Institute of International Education (IIE),
in cooperation with the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright
Foreign Scholarship Board, is
pleased to announce the opening of the 2007-2008 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. The
Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,200
grants annually and currently operates in over 140 countries around the world. Fulbright
full grants generally provide funding for round-trip travel, maintenance for one academic year, health and accident coverage,
and full or partial tuition. Two OSU students received a Fulbright grant
for the 2006-07 academic year (see: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/May06/fulbright.html). For
all grants, applicants must be U.S.
citizens at the time of application and hold at least a bachelor’s degree or
its equivalent by the beginning date of the grant. Creative and performing
artists are not required to have a bachelor’s degree,
but they must have four years of relevant training or study. Complete program
and application information is available at www.fulbrightonline.org. Students
currently enrolled at Oregon
State University
should contact Marit Legler (marit.legler@oregonstate.edu), the
Fulbright Program Adviser located in 444 Snell Hall,
for brochures, application, and further information. There will also be a Fulbright Information Meeting on Monday, June 5,
from 10:30-noon in the Van de Water Conference Room (448 Snell Hall). The
campus deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday,
October 6, 2006.
Applications will be reviewed on campus prior to being forwarded to IIE for the
October 20, 2006 deadline.
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. Application
deadline: July 1, 2006. For
further information, see the Entry
Rules at http://www.haythornthwaite.org/rules.html
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
Internships
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!
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. [posting renewed 6/12]
MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, in Hillsboro, OR, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering summer
intern to work in their Semiconductor Test Facility. Job
description: The intern will work under the Test Equipment Manager and will
be responsible for designing mechanical improvements and fabricating prototypes
for Maxim's automated test equipment. The intern will also be
responsible for publishing detailed AutoCAD drawings. Qualifications:
Internship candidates must currently be in Pro-School studying
Mechanical Engineering (Junior or Senior status). Applicants must
have a strong background in AutoCAD. Machining skills are desirable
but not required. Pay rate: $15 - $19.50/hr based on academic year and
qualifications. Start date: Immediately/ASAP.
To apply: Send cover letter and resume to Maxim Integrated
Products, C/O Daren R. Morgan, 7250
NW Evergreen Parkway,
Hillsboro,
OR 97124.
daren_morgan@or.mxim.com Ph: (503) 547-2142, Fax: (408) 331-1057. Questions
about the internship or application process? Please contact Daren
Morgan at the above email address.[posted 6/12]
NATIONAL
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (NETL) in Albany, OR,
has immediate openings for summer
assistantships and internships. Students may start work onsite at Albany's center
immediately (in addition opportunities for part-time work is also possible). Knowledge/Expertise
in use of Labview will be a plus. In addition, opportunities
exist for students working on Finite Element Analysis FEA) based methods. NETL's work is in the area of Vacuum Arc Remelting (see information at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/VARMonitoringFEA.pdf). Most
of the work requires expertise in Labview or FEA analysis.
If interested, contact Paul King (king@alrc.doe.gov 541-967-5948). [posted
6/19]
SYSTEMS
WEST ENGINEERING, a Mechanical/electrical engineering firm in Eugene, OR,
has an opening for the summer for a mechanical
engineering student intern to
perform calculations, energy analysis, field investigation, testing and
inspection. Duration of employment: mid-June through mid-September. Must
have own transportation. Contact: Greg Langdon, Systems West Engineers, 411 High Street, Eugene,
OR 97401.
Phone 541-342-7210, Fax: 541-342-7220, Email: office@systemswestengineers.com [posted
6/19]
Jobs
BOEING
has immediate openings for entry-level full-time positions in El Segundo, CA,
which is headquarters to our Satellite Development Center (SDC). See a flyer
with the specific listings at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/BoeingCollegeFlyerELS0506.pdf. The SDC is the world's leading manufacturer of
commercial communications satellites, and a major provider of space systems,
satellites and payloads for national defense, science and environmental
applications. To be considered, all candidates must apply online. Please visit http://www.boeing.com/collegecareers, which includes extensive information about Boeing
people, jobs, benefits, etc., plus links to help you create a profile and apply
to specific jobs. [posted 6/5]
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). [posting renewed 6/5.
This is an ongoing employment opportunity]
CASCADE MICROPUMP, world leader in the design of low-flow
precision pumping solutions is currently recruiting for three positions at its Vancouver, Washington
site. To apply for any of these positions, submit resume with salary history
to: HR MANAGER, MICROPUMP, INC., PO
Box 8975, Vancouver, WA 98668 or email it to micropumpresumes@idexcorp.com. Note
that all of these position descriptions cite on-the-job experience as a candidate
requirement.
Manufacturing Engineer. Duties: Primary technical
resource for manufacturing of miniature precision pumps with an emphasis in
precision machining and plastic injection molding. Applies manufacturing
engineering and project management skills to recommend, implement and qualify
new manufacturing processes. Designs and assists in prototyping, creating and
qualifying tooling and initial production runs of new products. Reviews
existing documentation and drawings and assists Materials in identifying and
qualifying potential outside sources for components and processes. In
collaboration with QA establishes process qualification plans for vended
components and processes. Assesses short-term process capability, performs gage
R&R’s on new instruments and tools, and qualifies
existing instruments and tools for use with new components and products. Other duties as assigned. Required:
BS/MS in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent. A
minimum of five years experience in related manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in development and implementation of a new or significantly
revised manufacturing process. Salary range for the position is $50-$70K/yr,
DOE.
Mechanical
Engineer II. Duties:
Lead and perform detailed design tasks directed toward the production release
of new and modified products. Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal
resources to conceptualize, design, test, and qualify new product
configurations. Manage project resources, schedules, and budgets in accordance
with ISO 9001 and company policies and procedures. Establishes product
technical specifications and design configurations that meet technical and
commercial requirements. Performs mechanical stackups
and applies GD&T, FMEA, DFMA, DOE, FEA, and SPC techniques to design
problems. Develops manufacturing tools, fixtures and inspection methods and
gauges and evaluates product costs and designs for manufacturability. Requirements:
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. A minimum of three years’ hands
on experience in product design of mechanical devices or in manufacturing of
electro-mechanical devices. Experience with precision-machined plastics and
metals and injection molding processes from part design through tool
fabrication desired. Experience with fluid systems, controls, sensors, motors,
and project management preferred. Demonstrated ability to
effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and co-workers. Ability to travel internationally. Experience
with rapid prototyping technologies, AutoCAD, and Solidworks beneficial.
Salary range for position is $50-$65K/yr, w/ with very competitive
benefits.
Senior
Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Systems. This is a salaried, exempt position, grade 10,
reporting to the Director of Business Development. Duties: Under minimal
engineering supervision, implements assigned projects to meet product technical
goals. Modifies existing or develops configured product solutions for
specialized applications. Assumes technical project
management responsibility for engineering projects moderately complex in depth
and breadth. Applies sound engineering judgment and
leadership in evaluating and applying various mechanical, material,
fabrication, and testing technologies. Qualifies
products that meet customer expectations for release to manufacturing. Minimum
Requirements: MSME/BSME or equivalent required. A minimum of five years
experience with mechanical assemblies used in thermal management systems. Experience with computer cooling or liquid computer cooling
strongly desired. Experience with molded and machined
plastics, machined and formed metals, and assembly techniques. Five
years experience in product and process design and/or technology and two years
of project management experience. Demonstrated ability to
effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and co-workers.
Ability to travel internationally is required.
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. [posting renewed 6//05]
COLUMBIA
AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING CO. is looking for a Liaison
Engineer to begin work in the July/August time frame. The Liaison
Engineer is the front line contact between Manufacturing and Engineering
regarding production issues requiring engineering input or resolution. Within
established guidelines and capability, the Liaison Engineer personally dispositions
NCR’s and assures a timely transfer of information between Manufacturing and
Engineering. This is an entry level job for a mechanical engineer who
wishes to advance to design engineering or structural analysis. Requirements:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Engineering, or an
Associates Degree in Technology and 2 years of aviation composite
manufacturing. This job requires knowledge of statics and strength of
materials. Composite knowledge is also
desirable. The liaison engineer develops repairs and analyzes possible repairs
for defects in nonconforming parts. In the process of performing this function,
the liaison engineer identifies corrective actions and develops solutions to
assure the defect does not reoccur. This job provides exposure to all aspects
of aircraft design and manufacturing. An ability to communicate is a
must. Company Description: The Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing
Corporation manufactures the Columbia
350 and Turbocharged 400 aircraft. These all-composite high-performance 4-place
single engine piston aircraft are certified to meet the most stringent FAA
requirements in history. Located in Bend,
Oregon, a world-class skiing and
recreational center with clean air, small-community atmosphere, first-rate
schools and medical facilities, you can join a team that knows how to work
hard and play harder. To apply: Please submit
resume to Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation, Attn: Jennifer
Delcastillo, 22550 Nelson Road,
Bend, OR 97701, fax to (541)
318-1177 or email to resume@flycolumbia.com. In addition, please forward resume to christina.bainbridge@flycolumbia.com. No phone calls please. [posted 5/29]
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]
FLEXTRONICS
INTERNATIONAL is
looking for a part-time Engineering student who has completed at least 2 years
of engineering coursework to work 10-20 hrs a week on a project at Hewlett
Packard in Corvallis.
The part-time employee will be working with our engineering team and the
employee’s assignments will vary depending on weekly needs. This position
requires familiarity with: engineering design, prototype assembly, programming,
and CAD. The ideal candidate will have completed 2 years of engineering, have
at least one programming class, and ME design coursework. The
candidate will have good communications skills and be able to work a flexible
schedule. Please contact Rudy Schalk at 715-3287 or rudy.schalk@hp.com with any inquiries. Expected pay rate is $10-12/hr. [posted 6/12]
FOREST
PRODUCTS COMPANY in Oregon seeks two experienced
process engineers for its Quality Assurance group. A small
Oregon-based company with a 40-year history is
currently experiencing great growth. They have a strong lean manufacturing
and team environment. They are seeking 2 Process Engineers with 5 years
of experience with high volume,
heavy manufacturing. They would prefer experience in the Forest Products
Industry, but that is not
required. Person will be responsible for quality performance and customer
satisfaction through effective assessment,
prioritization, improvement and
corrective action. The position will direct and support Lean
Manufacturing and Work Team activities for the plant. The position will
assist in creating/maintaining process specifications,
standards, practices and auditing
methods to assure quality,
utilization, efficiency, and financial performance. The position will
be directly involved in the product development process including, panel construction and prototype activities. Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years Process Engineering experience with high volume
manufacturing environment; BS in a Manufacturing Engineering or related field;
Lean Manufacturing principles; Prefer experience with wood products. Location:
Oregon, Prefer local,
but will pay for relocation for the right candidate. Some travel required, but not significant amount. Salary: $50 -
$70K + 10% bonus target. Excellent Benefits. For
more information and to apply,
contact: Carol Remington, Vice
President, Woodmoor Group, Inc. 00-1-(719) 488-1788,
cremington@woodmoor.com. Read my bio here... [posted 5/29]
FORTUNE 100 COMPANY is seeking to add a
graduating ME or EE to its Entry Program. The company designs, engineers,
and manufactures gas turbine equipment for customers in North
America and over 80 countries. The Program offers training
and development in hands-on operation and maintenance of gas turbine equipment
for power generation applications. Hudson
has been assigned the task of recruiting a few candidates for their program. We
are interviewing immediately. Position description: The
successful candidate will be hired as a full-time salary employee with benefits;
will participate in a 3-year development cycle,
with training provided in San Diego for the first year ( with
2 months in Texas), and in years 2
and 3 will complete field assignments working with other personnel in actual
field customer service; and will become skilled in controls, engine operation,
systems diagnostics, operations
maintenance and repair, and
troubleshooting. Qualified candidate(s) must have a GPA of 3.0 or better;
must be willing to relocate to San Diego for year one and another city(s) for
the two additional years; should be mechanically inclined; and should be
outgoing and a good communicator. If you are interested and qualified for this
position, please contact David
Zerba, Business Development Manager–
West Region, Hudson Energy &
Power Practice Group, Portland,
OR. david.zerba@hudson.com. phone: (503)
645 – 5974. mobile: (503) 330 – 7361. [posted 6/12; will be hiring in June and
August.]
HARRIS THERMAL TRANSFER PRODUCTS, a
leading manufacturer of ASME Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers in Newburg, Oregon, has two
IMMEDIATE openings for entry- to intermediate-level Design Engineers. Candidates must meet the following minimum
requirements: BS in Mechanical or Structural
Engineering; can think “outside the box” and is creative; self
motivated, self starter w/ entrepreneurial spirit; excellent work
ethic; excellent communication abilities; team player; excited
about joining a rapidly growing company; aggressive with a lot of
energy; honest and fair with solid business smarts. Preferred (but
not required) experience includes: Supervisory experience
(drafting and engineering); experience in ASME Section VIII, Division 1
pressure vessel design; heat exchanger mechanical design
experience; experience reading and checking fabrication
drawings; experience evaluating costs in order to produce the most
economical designs; heat transfer experience particularly in the use
of B-JAC Software; finite element analysis
experience; AutoCAD experience; piping
design and skid / module design experience; experience
using APV, Compress Software; and experience in estimating
and project management. Harris Thermal Transfer Products is an aggressive
and growing company. We are primarily manufacturers of ASME Code pressure
vessels and heat exchangers. We also design and fabricate piping and skid or
modular systems. We have a large and broad customer base which is growing
rapidly. Harris emphasizes on time delivery, quality, customer service and
economy. We have an ASME “U”, “R” & “PP” stamps;“CE”, and “API” stamps. We are NQA-1 certified.
Harris’s main facility is located at 615
S. Springbrook Road in Newberg,
Oregon (97132) with an additional fabrication
facility in Portland, Oregon. If you meet the above listed job
requirements, please send or FAX resume to General Manager, Harris Thermal
Transfer Products, P.O. Box
820, Newberg OR 97132, FAX 503-538-4281
or e-mail Eric Groenweghe at ericg@harristhermal.com. Salary is based on experience and is eligible for an
annual bonus. Benefits include medical / dental / vision, matching 401K plan,
vacation, holidays etc. [posted 5/29, renewed 6/5]
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. We
are looking for a
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:
Jackie Boyd, HR Manager, (503) 690-2000 x195, jboyd@hindsinstruments.com [posting renewed 6/5]
LEATHERMAN
TOOL GROUP, INC., a manufacturer known for innovative designs of high
quality, multipurpose compact tools, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer. A primary function will be to provide
manufacturing engineering coverage for the stamping department. The engineer
will develop and design test fixtures for production and design production
aids, fixtures, and tooling for improved production efficiency. Successful
candidates will have a BS in Engineering (Mfg preferred); minimum 3 years
experience relating to design, documentation, and implementation of
manufacturing processes; good project management skills; CAD experience;
experience with methods improvement and cost reduction, lean Mfg. methods, and
new equipment justification. Familiarity with metal stamping dies and general
tool design, product design experience, and previous experience in cutlery,
hand tool, or metal parts fabrications industries are highly desirable. We
offer an excellent benefits package, competitive wages and a good work
environment. Equal Opportunity
Employer M/F/V/D Pre-employment
drug and alcohol screening. No telephone calls please. Submit a resume and
cover letter to Fax (503) 253-7830 or mail to: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., P.O. Box 20595, Portland,
OR 97294-0595.
[posted 6/19]
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING FIRM with offices in McMinnville and Corvallis seeks ME graduate with interest in designing products and automated tooling
and fixtures. Excellent pay and benefits.
Dynamic and exciting work environment. BSME
required. CAD solid modeling and related work experience
preferred. If interested, please fax resume to 503.565.2001. [posted
6/12]
OREGON INDUSTRIAL REPAIR, INC.,
located in Salem, OR,
is a progressive company that specializes in repairs and maintenance for the
pulp and paper and hydropower industries throughout Oregon
and Washington.
This company has an immediate need in its engineering department
for a Project
Manager/Mechanical Engineer. The successful candidate will have
a Mechanical Engineering degree and knowledge of design and project management
in a fast-paced environment. Salary commensurate with experience. For further information
and to apply, please contact John Fox at johnf@oirinc.com, office
phone 503-399-1926, cell 503-510-0521,
fax 503-588-3499. [posted 6/19]
PACIFIC CAST
TECHNOLOGIES, INC., located in Albany, OR, produces aerospace parts for Boeing, Lockheed, Rolls
Royce, Volvo and others. Our process includes investment castings in
titanium alloys. We have a current opening for a Project Engineer 1.
This individual will be responsible for assigned projects (New Part, Part
Changes, Development) from start up through the on time and to budget
completion and will receive mentoring and oversight from a Senior Engineer or Engineering
Supervisor. For detailed information about this position, read the position
description at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/PCTProjectEng7700-30-06.pdf. Interested applicants may send their resumes with a
cover letter to our Human Resources department or to Diana Sutherin,
Engineering Dept. at Pacific Cast Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 908, 150 Queen
Avenue SW, Albany, OR 97321-0336; DSutherin@paccast.com. [posted 6/05]
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; run until end of June]
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. [run until July 1]
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.
RAIL CAR MANUFACTURER located near downtown Portland is looking for a
bright recently graduated mechanical engineer to join their growing team as an Associate
Design Engineer. Pay rate for this position begins at $39,000-$47,000 per
year, DOE. Duties: Plan, organize and perform engineering assignments
including the design of rail cars, parts, and components or assigned phases or
major projects as well as special projects. Prime responsibilities:
Prepare working plans, detailed drawings and complete mechanical drawings and
layouts of components and assemblies such as schematics; interconnect lists and
parts breakdowns from notes, verbal instructions and rough or detailed
sketches. Make routine engineering computations, prepare specifications and
make adjustments in drawings or specifications. Prepare estimates, reports and
stress analysis and other technical calculations as required. Review product
design plans to ensure accuracy of plans and compliance to design
specifications. Perform technical calculations, select and specify tolerances,
materials, components, etc. as required in the product design. Generate design
modifications as indicated by test, usage, client needs and vendor
modifications. Use CAD equipment and software to develop designs or revise
designs. Utilize part numbering and drawing numbering system and prepare
material list. Other duties as required.
Accountability: Designs are functional, durable and cost efficient. Bills
of Material are accurate and timely. Drawings accurate and
timely. Mathematical and engineering analyses are accurate. Qualifications:
BS degree and one to two years of related work experience. Required skills
include CAD drafting and CAD design, and knowledge and understanding of rail
car systems, components, steel structure and steel fabrication. Recent grads a plus. Learn more about this
opportunity and apply for the position at www.CampusPoint.com
SKANSKA
USA BUILDING, INC’s
Beaverton
office has a significant amount of work coming up in the high tech industry and
needs people with mechanical and electrical backgrounds. Skanska (www.skanskausa.com) is a
nationwide company with annual revenues of approximately $4 billion; it is the
third largest contractor in the US
and by volume one of Oregon’s
largest contractors. For more information about work opportunities with
Skanska–Beaverton and the application process, please contact OSU CEM alum Ryan
Percell at ryan.percell@skanskausa.com or
503.784.2186.
TRANE–OREGON (www.traneoregon.com), a commercial HVAC equipment sales and service
company located in Portland,
Oregon, is seeking an entry-level
Project Engineer/Graphics Designer for our Controls (Building Automation
Systems; or BAS) Department. This position is responsible for
hardware and software design activities for building automation systems. The
BAS Project Engineer will report to the CTS/BAS
Manager and work as a team player with other Building Automation Systems
associates. Additionally, this position has functional relationships with
all other departments, including the field technicians. Qualified candidates
will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Associate's degree or
equivalent from two-year college or technical school in electrical engineering,
or a certificate in HVAC or AAS and BAS in electrical engineering and 3-4 years
related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and AutoCAD, and other graphics
programs such as Paint Shop Pro and COREL DRAW is also required, as is some
computer programming experience. The candidate must also have working knowledge
of Microsoft Office products, excellent verbal and written communication
skills, mathematical skills, and reasoning ability. For more details, see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/TRANE-BASprojengr0506.pdf. For more
information or to apply for this position, please contact: Lisa Mattingly,
Human Resource Administrator, TraneOregon, (503) 620-8031, LMattingly@trane.com. [posted 6/5; remove 8/31]
WESTERN STAR (http://www.westernstartrucks.com/) currently has three Design Engineer openings. For
more information or to apply, contact Pete Strause, Body Engineering Manager,
Western Star Trucks, (503) 745-8770, petestrause@WesternStarTrucks.com. [posted 5/22]
FACULTY
AND POST-DOC POSITIONS
NOTE: See archived versions of postings submitted September
2005–April 2006 at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletin.html
LAVAL UNIVERSITY (Québec, Canada) The Department of Mechanical Engineering
at Laval University invites applications for a full-time
faculty position in the area of robotics.
The position will be filled at the appropriate professor level commensurate with experience and accomplishments. The
announcement and description of the position can
be found at http://www.gmc.ulaval.ca/. Please note that teaching language at Laval University
is French. [posted 5/29]
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.
PURDUE
UNIVERSITY CALUMET. Applications are invited for a full-time
Visiting Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering, beginning August 2006. An earned Ph.D.
degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. The successful candidate
will teach courses in basic mechanical engineering with emphasis in thermal
fluid sciences. Research activities will also be encouraged. Purdue
University Calumet, a campus of the
Purdue system, enrolls over 9,000 students in more than 80 programs. The
campus is situated on 180 wooded acres in Northwest Indiana, 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The Department of Mechanical
Engineering offers B.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, as well as an M.S. degree in Engineering. For more
information, please visit http://www.calumet.purdue.edu.
Interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita, and three letters
of recommendation to: Search Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Purdue University Calumet, POTT 121, 2200
169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323
or send via e-mail to me@calumet.purdue.edu. Review will begin June 15, 2006 until the
position is filled. Purdue University Calumet is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. [posted 5/22]
UNITED STATES
COAST GUARD
ACADEMY. The Mechanical Engineering Section at the
U.S. Coast Guard Academy has a faculty position opening for next academic year
(starting mid-AUG 2006). Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in
Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university and
undergraduate teaching experience, preferably in an ABET accredited engineering
program. The position is described at:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=41593536&AVSDM=2006%2D05%2D22+10%3A07%3A31&Logo=0&lid=17492&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=86&SUBMIT1.y=13. Applicants
are encourages to detail how their experiences,
both in academia and industry, could
directly benefit U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets enrolled in the Mechanical
Engineering program. We are very interested in experience that can contribute
to those courses listed in the position announcement. [posted 6/12]
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
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY. College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering anticipate filling three post-doctoral research
positions:
§
Post Doctoral Research position with specialty in Corrosion
and Wear Resistant Sol-Gel Coatings. A doctoral degree in
Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science is required. Knowledge and
experience corrosion and wear resistant sol-gel coating with a focus on
titanium dioxide containing coatings is required. The prospective candidate
should have experience in corrosion and wear resistant sol-gel coatings and
corrosion of materials with a background in Chemistry. Initial appointment
starting July 1, 2006,
with responsibility in research is for one year. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications. Evaluation of candidates will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. Non-US citizens must include a statement of authority to
work in the US.
Applicants should send a letter describing their qualifications, a curriculum
vita, and names, addresses, email addresses and telephone of three references
to darran.cairns@mail.wvu.edu. For more information, visit the Department
website at http://www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu..
§
Post-Doctoral Research Associate position with specialty in
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) modeling. A doctoral degree in
Mechanical Engineering is required. Knowledge and experience in
multi-dimensional fuel cell modeling focusing on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
transients, electrochemistry and internal/external reforming is required. The
prospective candidate should have experience in FORTRAN programming and
preferably have developed his own multi-dimensional CFD code and have
experience in utilizing readily available commercial codes such a FLUENT.
Initial appointment starting August
15, 2006 with responsibility of research is for one year. Salary is
competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Evaluation of candidates will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should
send a letter describing their qualifications, a curriculum vita, and names,
addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references to
ibcelik@mail.wvu.edu (ph: 304-293-3111 x 2325). For more information, visit the
Department website at http://www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu.
§
Non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor
position with specialty in Mechanical Engineering or closely related
discipline. A doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
Knowledge and experience in experimental aspects of one or more of the
following is required (a) Micro/nanoindentation mechanics,
(b) Advanced optical methods for advanced material research, (c) Mechanical metallurgy and microstructural
analysis, (d) Advanced data/image
processing and related software development. Demonstrated participation in
proposal writing leading to extramural funding
is highly desirable. Initial appointment starting August 16,
2006, with
responsibility in research is for three years subject to availability of funds.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Evaluation of
candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should a letter describing their qualifications, a curriculum vita,
and names, addresses, e-mail addresses,
and telephone numbers of three references to the search committee chair, Dr. Bruce Kang (Bruce.Kang@mail.wvu.edu) or
visit the Department website at http://www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu.
WVU is a
comprehensive land grant institution with over 28,000 students and Carnegie
Doctoral Research Extensive ranking. The department has 28 tenure-track
faculty, offering BS, MS, and Ph.D. in both mechanical and aerospace
engineering to 400 undergraduate and 180 graduate students. WVU is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. [posted 5/29]
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