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OSU MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN Issue #36 MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS Department-wide… ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS (OSU-EWB)
UPCOMING EVENTS §
Water Quality Testing Training: July
29, 9:00 am to late afternoon, §
First Annual Engineers Without
Borders Project Benefit Banquet: October 6th, 6–8:30 pm, OSU
Memorial Union Ballroom. Come celebrate the success of our project thus far
and support its implementation. Enjoy a silent auction of pieces donated by
artists in the community followed by an authentic Salvadoran meal. Our project
team will also present details about the project to date. Banquet tickets are
$50 and all proceeds support the material costs and implementation expenses of
the El Salvador Water Project. For more
information about the banquet, see the flyer at
http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/EWBbanquetflyer.pdf. This
event is open to the public. Members of the wider UPDATE ON OFFICE LOCATION CHANGES FOR ME & IME
STAFF As part
of the upcoming IME–ME merger into the proposed School of Mechanical,
Industrial, and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, some of the ME and IME staff
will be changing locations and redistributing functions this summer. New staff
locations, and primary job functions, are anticipated to be as follows: §
Undergraduate Student Services
for ME, IME, and General Engineering, including advising, will be housed in §
Business support for the §
Research & Development and
Graduate Student Support for ME and IME will be housed in Rogers Hall, in and
around the main office ( Grad Students/Faculty/Staff… ATTENTION ME GRADUATE STUDENTS: We need your immediate help in completing the new
online ME Graduate Student Directory. 1. All currently enrolled
graduate students: please go to http://me.oregonstate.edu/people/grads/ and
review your directory listing. 2. Please send any corrections to your existing directory
information and/or any missing
pieces of information to tracy.ann.robinson@oregonstate.edu ASAP.
3. For grad students who don't
have a photo posted, we will be having another photo shoot in September
to complete the photo roster. Meanwhile, if you have an electronic photo
that is similar to the ones currently posted or could be cropped
similarly, please send us the photo for temporary use. UC §
Micro heat engines for power generation and propulsion §
Micro fuel cells and micro reactors for fuel processing and power
generation §
Thermoelectric and thermophotovoltaic that leverage micro and
nanotechnology §
MEMS piezoelectric and electromagnetic power generators §
Micro thrusters and similar miniature propulsion microsystems §
Micro coolers and other thermal management technologies §
Nanostructured materials for energy storage, thermal management, or
other energy-related applications §
Micro and nano-scale catalysis, combustion, heat and mass transfer §
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 FACULTY
RESEARCH GRANT 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 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 JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME STUDENTS Internships NEW!
BERUFSAKADEMIE RAVENSBURG (http://www.ba-ravensburg.de), located in Friedrichshafen in southern
Germany (on beautiful Lake Constanze near the Swiss border) has an internship
opportunity for a second or higher year Bachelors student or a Masters student
in Mechanical Engineering. The internship can be commenced
immediately, but start dates around October 1 ‘06 and January 1 ‘07 are also
possible. The internship can last from 2 to 6 months. German language skills
are not necessary. Internship functions/opportunities: The intern will assist the sponsoring
professor in mechatronics, controls lab design, Matlab/Simulink, sensor
investigations, Formula car, and/or Robcad software. Other topics can also be
found depending on the student's
interest. ME students interested in learning more about this international
internship opportunity should contact Professor Bob Paasch (Paasch@engr.oregonstate.edu) or Professor Belinda Batten (Belinda.Batten@oregonstate.edu). [posted 7/17] 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 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 MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, in 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 NEW! BOEING
has ongoing openings for a wide variety of engineering positions at locations
throughout the U.S. and abroad. To find out about current openings at your
experience level and in your specific areas of interest, visit https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobSearch. To find out more about Boeing people, jobs, benefits, etc., plus
links to help you create a profile and apply to specific jobs, visit http://www.boeing.com/collegecareers [posted 7/17] CARRUTHERS
EQUIPMENT COMPANY, a growing manufacturer of proprietary equipment used in
the food processing industry, seeks a creative, capable Design Engineer
to join our engineering team. Mechanical engineer with a command of
electro-mechanical and solid modeling/micro-station modeler technologies
required. The position includes limited travel to factories of a wide variety
of small to major food processors. The successful candidate will have the
ability to interface with customers. Food industry experience is a plus. Tired
of the same old grind…boring scenery…long commute…overpriced housing? Our
factory sits directly on the mouth of the Columbia River. Our location provides
immediate access to numerous recreational activities including fishing,
hunting, and skiing, while being less than 100 miles from a major city.
Carruthers enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the industry’s key
innovators having brought numerous new products to market over the last several
years. We have been in business for over fifty-five years with excellent
financial health. Carruthers
also has an immediate opening for an Industrial Engineer responsible for
helping Carruthers develop new production systems and procedures to help
increase capacity while also actively participating in our daily production
process. This position reports to the Production Manager; duties include:
Prepare production routing documents (Travelers) for all machine types;
organize Assembly Machine Shop and Fabrication Shop priorities; coordinate with
Assembly, Machine and Fabrication Shops on parts needed to accommodate timely
deliveries; create and monitor milestones for each order in terms of Last Day
out of Engineering to Planning, Last day out of Planning to Production, Last
Day to Assembly and Last day to Testing/Shipment; expedite production
requirements; coordinate sheet metal purchasing; and develop procedures that
improve the flow of parts and machines through the plant. Carruthers
offers competitive salaries and benefits along with the opportunity to work in
a dynamic small business environment while working on innovative projects for
many of the largest businesses in the food industry. If qualified and
interested in either of these positions, please send your resume and cover
letter to Tony Stevens, Controller, at tonys@carruthers.us (503-861-2273, ext. 111). [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] COPELAND
PAVING, SAND, and GRAVEL, located
in Grants Pass, OR, has an opening for a Chief Estimator. Description/Summary
of Position: The position prepares formal and informal bids for
public and private clients, coordinates bid preparation with other estimators,
coordinates work with estimators and job superintendents. Position
responsibilities include active tracking of bidding opportunities, development
of market connections to public and private clients, plus technical evaluation
of plans received for bidding. Education/Skill
Requirements: Applicants will be evaluated based upon their amount
of applicable experience & technical certifications. Additional
consideration will be given to applicants with a civil engineering degree,
although that will not necessarily be the most critical criteria. Salary and Benefit Information:
Compensation for the position will be based on qualifications. The
position is a full time position, with a full range of competitive fringe
benefits including profit sharing, provided vehicle, and medical
insurance. Contact/Application
Information: Applicants must provide a resume with a minimum
of three references to Bill Peterson, Director of Administration, 695 S. E. “J”
Street, Grants Pass, OR or respond via e-mail to bill@copelandpaving.com.
The recruitment will remain open until filled. Copeland will respond to
all applicants to fill the position as rapidly as possible. Copeland
companies are equal opportunity employers, and are a drug free workplace,
requiring pre-employment drug screening and random sampling during employment.
[posted 7/1] EUGENE WATER AND ELECTRIC BOARD (EWEB)
is seeking candidates for an Energy
Services Engineer. Depending on the applicant pool, we may consider either
an Associate Engineer (no prior work experience required) or a more
experienced Staff Engineer. Only one
of these positions will be filled. Job responsibilities for either position: Provide engineering services to support
industrial energy management programs.
Identify & recommend energy management projects to industrial
customers. Apply numeric analysis to quantify project energy savings. Install
testing & metering equipment in the field.
Provide technical support to photovoltaic, distributed generation, power
quality programs. Required education and training: For Staff Engineer
position—BS mechanical, electrical engineering or related or equivalent
combination as required by Oregon for an Engineering Intern. 4 years
experience in energy engineering under the direction of a registered
professional engineer. For Associate
Engineer position—BS mechanical, electrical engineering or
related. Graduation from ABET accredited
curriculum preferred. More information about the position is available at http://me.oregonstate.edu/alumni/JobPostings/EugW&EBoard.pdf. Note: This position requires an Oregon
driver license or ability to obtain and is subject to a criminal background
check. Resume alone will not be accepted as application. REQUIRED application
must be received by 5 pm PDT on July 28,
2006. To apply:
You must submit a written EWEB Application Form. You can download a PDF version
of the Employment
Application Form. You can also pick up a form
at the Human Resource Department's job kiosk located on the main floor of
EWEB's headquarters at 500 East 4th Avenue in Eugene. If you are an out-of-town
applicant, you may have applications mailed by calling our 24-hour recorded job
information line at 541-484-3769 with your name, mailing address and the
position for which you are applying. For additional information, e-mail Julia.Hoskins@eweb.eugene.or.us EWEB
values diversity in the work force. EOE. [posted 7/1] 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] 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! 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] NEW! MICRON
TECHNOLOGY (http://www.micron.com),
in Boise, ID, has an immediate opening for a Sustaining Engineer in Real
Time Defect Analysis. Job Description: As a Real-time Defect
Analysis (RDA) Engineer at Micron, you will be responsible for evaluating data
generated by RDA inspections, identifying and resolving defect issues,
analyzing data, and using this information to report defect issues to Process
Integration, Pilot Line Engineering, and other RDA members. In this position,
you will participate in lot disposition, excursion reaction, tool
troubleshooting, recipe development, SWR analysis, shift passdowns, and tool
qualification/support. You will provide real-time support and analysis for
defect partitions, work with Pilot Line process groups to detect and reduce
yield limiting defects, and troubleshoot defect problems to identify and
eliminate defect sources. In addition, you will be supporting manufacturing by
maintaining equipment up time, responding to production issues and implementing
solutions. Qualifications: BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent semiconductor industry experience
is preferred; however, other engineering or related disciplines may be
considered. For qualified candidates, previous semiconductor fabrication
engineering experience is a plus, but not required. Must be familiar with SPC
and data analysis tools; and have general semiconductor process knowledge. You
should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills and
excellent computer skills for data collection and analysis. Other desirable
competencies include analytical problem-solving, time management skills, self motivation,
and computer knowledge used for documentation and analysis. This position also
requires that you be comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment that
includes representatives from different areas and disciplines. To apply:
email resume and cover letter to Soujanya Vuppala (OSU EECS ’04), svuppala@micron.com. [posted 7/17] 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] 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. NEW! TECHNICAL WRITER/DOCUMENT SPECIALIST. A
Portland area, market focused, customer service oriented leading supplier of
energy and environmental sensors, and control peripherals for commercial HVAC
and industrial control applications has an immediate need for a full-time Document Specialist to join their team.
Responsibilities: Under supervision, the documentation specialist will
generate, issue, control and update revision-controlled standard work
documentation for an electro-mechanical assembly operation, including creating
and updating standard work documentation and visual aids, both paper and
on-line. These documents are created using information from Bills of Material,
Manufacturing Engineering, Production and other sources; they follow a uniform
format; they are easily usable and understandable by an ESL workforce; and they
consist of a high percentage of illustrations (typically, but not limited to,
edited digital photos). Requirements:
Experience generating process documentation in a similar electro mechanical
assembly environment (Sample of previous work will be required). Pay rate: $12- $15
per hour. To apply: Learn more and apply for this job at the CampusPoint
website at www.CampusPoint.com. Completely FREE for students and recent
graduates, CampusPoint offers access to dozens of local, Portland-area jobs.
[posted 7/17; end date 8/17] 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] ULTRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGY (www.uct.com)
is a developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor and
capital equipment industry, focusing on gas delivery systems. Headquartered in
the Silicon Valley with manufacturing facilities in Austin, TX and Portland, OR,
we are known for our innovative design and superior product quality. We have an
immediate need for a Mechanical Design Engineer in our growing Tualatin,
Oregon site. Essential
Responsibilities of Position: Research and analyze data such
as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine
feasibility of design or application. Design gas and/or liquid delivery
systems, using CAD software. Create drawings and engineering documentation.
Work with account managers and operations staff to complete design requirements
to customers specifications. May coordinate fabrication and installation
activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and
customer specifications. Design products and systems to interface machines,
hardware and software. May conduct design review meetings with internal staff.
May participate in customer presentations with sales/operations staff. Qualifications: BS degree
or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with 0-2 years design experience in
semiconductor capital equipment or related industry. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Strong verbal and
written communication skills. Project management skills. Customer service
orientation. Working knowledge of CAD software Pro/Engineer, Pro/Intralink,
AutoCAD. Ability to work effectively with operations and other groups to ensure
that project delivery and quality issues are met. Working knowledge of MS
Office Suite and database software To
apply for this position, please
send resume to Jen Strackany at jstrackany@uct.com or mail it to Ultra Clean Technology, 12141
SW Herman Road, Tualatin, OR 97062, attn: Jen Strackany,
HR Representative. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits
package and opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment. [posted
7/1] Note: Ultra Clean also has a more experienced mechanical design
engineer position available. For information about this position, see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/UCTMechDesEng.pdf. NEW!
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS (http://www.vestas-awt.com/), a
Danish wind turbine manufacturer with offices in 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:
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