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MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, and MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN Vol 2. Issue #4 MORE CONGRATULATIONS DUE… Congratulations to ME PhD student Yuming Qiu, who has
been honored with the Attention e-bulletin readers: Do you
know of other IME or ME students, faculty members, or alums (or better still,
are you one yourself?) who also merits our departments’ acknowledgment and
congratulations? If so, please don’t be shy about letting us know—we’re proud
of the diverse talents of all of our department members and very much want to
recognize ALL deserving individuals. Send the details to tracy.ann.robinson@oregonstate.edu (or drop by
UPCOMING EVENTS This Week... Monday,
October 9: Formula SAE team meeting.
6 pm in the SAE shop ( Monday,
October 9: Pi Tau Sigma fall
kick-off meeting, 6:30 pm in Monday,
October 9: Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) General Meeting. 7 pm in the SAE shop ( Monday,
October 9: Department Open Houses
for Chemical Engineering (all at 7-8 & 8-9 pm in Gleeson 200) Monday; October 9: The
OSU Chapter of the Society of Automotive
Engineers is holding a beginning of the year meeting as well as officer
elections at 7pm. We will be providing Pizza and drinks. Info will be available
for those interested in joining Formula or Baja, and we invite all disciplines
and ages to attend. For more info you can contact Steve Strong @ steve@beaverracing.org
[posted 10/09/06] Tuesday,
October 10: Elizabeth Grossman talks
about her new book, High Tech Trash. 12 -1 pm in Tuesday,
October 10: “Demystifying
Academia”—lecture by Gerald Graff (noted literary
critic, historian of academic culture, and author of Clueless in AcademeI ) and Cathy Birkenstein-Graf. 4 pm in MU
206. This talk will focus on “the obscurity that still envelops popular
understandings of how faculty and students enter the academic conversation.” Note: Graf and Birkenstein-Graf’s
new textbook, They
Say/ I Say: The Basic Moves of Academic Writing, has been adopted as
OSU’s new WR 121 course text.
Tuesday,
October 10: Department Open Houses
for Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering (both at 7-8
& 8-9 pm in Wednesday,
October 11 and Thursday, October 12: OSU
Solar Vehicle Team machine shop work
hours, noon–5 pm in WNGR 404. OSUSVT is currently designing a
solar-powered vehicle to compete in the 2007
World Solar Challenge in Wednesday,
October 11: Engineers Without
Borders (EWB) Wednesday,
October 11: Department Open Houses
for Mechanical Engineering (7-9 pm in Thursday,
October 12: 4th annual
High Tech After Hours event: “Local
Connections, Global Opportunities.” 4–8
pm, Corvallis Inn, 1550 9th St. Hosted by the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce,
Software Association of Oregon, and OSU College of Business. Over
30 leading technology companies on display. To attend please contact the
Friday,
October 13: Center for Teaching and
Learning Lunchtime Workshop: “Explore the Future of Teaching.” 12-1 pm,
Milam 215. Come explore OSU’s latest faculty development facility, the Friday,
October 13: “Design
of Microsystems: Insight from a Materials Reliability Perspective.” ME/IME faculty-grad
seminar presentation by Brad Boyce of
Sandia National Labs. 2:30-4 pm, Plan Ahead... Monday, October 16 - Monday, October 23: Career Week, sponsored by Career Services, will include workshops and seminars to assist students with their job search or pursuit of graduate/professional school. For a complete list of Career Week seminars, go to http://oregonstate.edu/career/presentations/fall.php Tuesday,
October 17: Center for Teaching and
Learning Workshop: “Engaging Learners through a Living Syllabus.” 2-5 pm,
Milam 215. Professor Mark Wilson of the Tuesday, October 24: EECS, IME, and ME Senior Dinner, 6 pm in the MU ballroom. About 25 companies with hiring interests in EECS, IME, and ME will be sponsoring tables at the dinner. Watch for sign-up announcement later this week. Tuesday, October 24: Chevron Info Night and Pizza Feed for Wednesday,
October 25: Fall Engineering Career
Fair, 11 am-4 pm, CH2M Friday, October 27: Center for Teaching and Learning Workshop: “Assessment Part I: Are Your Students Learning?” 2-5 pm, Milam 215. Teaching is not learning. This rather startling observation by Thomas Angelo, which appears in his best selling book College Assessment, points out a major challenge facing all instructors. This workshop introduces key concepts regarding assessment, demonstrates three different tools faculty across all disciplines can use to ensure that what they are teaching is indeed being learned, and familiarizes attendees with Angelo and Cross’ excellent book of assessment tools. Please register at http://oregonstate.edu/ctl or send an email to CTL@oregonstate.edu. Friday, November 3: College
of Forestry Centennial Open House, noon – 4 pm in Peavy/Richardson Halls on
the Oregon State University Campus. Help celebrate the Friday, November 3: Center for Teaching and Learning Workshop: “Assessment Part II: Assessment Tools and Their Use in the Classroom.” 2-5 pm, Milam 215. This workshop is a follow-up to the previous week’s introductory workshop on assessment. Dr. Saunders will introduce the Classroom Assessment Project Cycle and attendees will have an opportunity to complete the Teaching Goals Inventory, which identifies instructor goals and will be used to select related assessment tools. Dr. Saunders will then illustrate how different assessment tools can be used to engage learners, promote learning, and track achievement of learning outcomes. Please register at http://oregonstate.edu/ctl or send an email to CTL@oregonstate.edu. Thursday, November 16: Weatherford Fireside Chat with Jim Sheldon, President of Automation Systems Group. 7:30 pm, Weatherford Hall Trysting Tree Conference Room D107. Sign-up and more information at https://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/aepfellows/ViewFellow.aspx?FellowID=93.
Friday, November 17: Center for Teaching and Learning Workshop: “Addressing Student Learning Styles in Your Classrooms.” 2-5 pm, Milam 215. A substantial body of research suggests that students vary in the way they take in and give out information and that they often learn best when they have an opportunity to learn and express their knowledge in their preferred mode(s). This workshop introduces Neil Fleming’s VARK tool for identifying learning preferences, the four learning preference categories, and implications of the scoring system. Handouts will be provided on how instructors can modify their courses and assignments to appeal to the variety of learner needs. Please register at http://oregonstate.edu/ctl or send an email to CTL@oregonstate.edu. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS Department-wide… WINTER PRO SCHOOL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/index.html. They are due Nov. 1. UPCOMING DEPARTMENT OPEN
HOUSES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS.
This fall, all engineering departments with undergraduate programs are
holding evening open houses as an opportunity for engineering students to find
out about the variety of engineering programs available here at OSU. See the
listing below for this week’s engineering department open house dates and
locations. Special note to ME and IME
juniors and seniors: We’re recruiting pro-school students to help with the IME
and ME and open houses (on Oct 10 and 11, respectively). If you’re willing to
participate, answer questions about your program, and share information about
your experience as an IME or ME major, please contact Dr. Joe Zaworski ASAP, at
joe.zaworski@oregonstate.edu. Forest Engineering/Wood Science—Monday, Oct 9 7-9 p.m. Peavy 101 Biological Engineering—Monday, Oct 9 7-8 & 8-9 p.m. Gleeson 200 Environmental Engineering—Monday, Oct 9 7-8 & 8-9 p.m. Gleeson 200 Chemical Engineering—Monday, Oct 9 7-8 & 8-9 p.m. Gleeson 200 Computer Science—Tuesday, Oct 10 7-8 & 8-9 p.m. Kelley Atrium Electrical and Computer Engineering—Tuesday, Oct 10 7-8 & 8-9 p.m. Kelley Atrium Engineering Physics—Tuesday, Oct 10 7-9 p.m. Weniger 304 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering—Tuesday, Oct 10 7-9 p.m. Covell 117 Mechanical Engineering—Wednesday,
Oct 11 7-9 p.m. Nuclear Engineering—Wednesday, Oct 11 7-9 p.m. Kelley 1003 Radiation Health Physics—Wednesday, Oct 11 7-9 p.m. Kelley 1003 EWB NEWS. Along
with the meeting announcements listed in the Events section of this bulletin,
here are a few other items of possible interest to members of our departments: §
Mechanical engineers may now use EWB
projects as part of their senior theses!
For specific details, please contact Douglas Van Bossuyt (Douglas.VanBossuyt@gmail.com).
EWB-OSU is also working hard on bringing more opportunities for class credit
and senior project integration to all majors. If you would like to help
in this process, please email §
Design EWB-OSU T-Shirt for the
06'-07' school year.
Make it about whatever you want that's EWB-OSU related! Be
creative! Have fun! Make multiple designs! The deadline for entries is November 1st at 7
pm. The top designs will be posted to EWB-OSU's website and the
mailing list. We will hold a vote at the following general meeting to
choose the winning T-Shirt design that will represent EWB-OSU for the next year.
The creator of the winning design will receive a FREE T-SHIRT! Submit
entries to Douglas Van Bossuyt (Douglas.VanBossuyt@gmail.com) §
EWB-OSU is still looking for a
fundraising coordinator for the 06'-07'
school year. Working with EWB’er Brad Eagleson (the EWB-OSU assistant fundraising coordinator) to
raise he funds to keep EWB-OSU running. Every member of EWB-OSU is expected to
get involved in fundraisers, So help is readily available. At the
discretion of the fundraising coordinator, each fundraiser can have a different
coordinator specifically for that fundraiser. If you're interested,
please talk to any of the board members at the next general meeting or email
Douglas Van Bossuyt (Douglas.VanBossuyt@gmail.com) §
Sign up for the EWB mailing list at
https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/ewb-osu.
WEATHERFORD FIRESIDE CHATS: NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS. As a great opportunity to network with industry leaders this term (as well as learn about the entrepreneurial side of life), consider attending some of the Fall Term Fireside Chats at Weatherford Hall. Attendance at Weatherford Fireside Chats is free, but sign-up is required. To sign up (and to see a complete listing of upcoming Fireside Chats), go to http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/aepfellows/ListFellows.aspx. The new ME STUDENT COMPUTING GUIDE, an introduction to some of the basic computer/system setup and configurations in ME/COE, is now available online at http://me.oregonstate.edu/facilities/computing/me-comput-guide06.pdf . A
hardcopy version of the guide is also available--you can pick it up at
the WIRELESS HELPDESK FOR LAPTOP
COMPUTER USERS. The Wireless Helpdesk is located in The new OSUware 2007 CD, which contains numerous applications, including Internet browsers, e-mail programs and other miscellaneous utilities, is available at the Circulation Desk on the main floor of the Valley Library. It is free to OSU students, faculty and staff. For more information, see http://tss.oregonstate.edu/OCH/osuware/. Grad Students/Faculty/Staff… THE LAPTOP CART NOW AVAILABLE FOR USE IN COE
CLASSES The College of Engineering IT group is now offering a laptop cart
for use in COE classes. The cart includes 10 modern laptops with power supplies
and extra batteries. Each laptop comes with: Matlab, Solidworks, MS
Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, ChemCAD,
and other commonly used sofeware. If you'd like to
check out the cart for your class, simply login to TEACH (http://engr.oregonstate.edu/teach), Click on "Class Administration",
then click the link labeled "Reserve the COE Wireless Laptop cart for a
class". You will be asked when and where you need the cart. An e-mail will
be sent out to make arrangements for the requested checkout date and
arrangements for transportation. FALL TERM WIRELESS LAPTOP HELPDESK
CLASSROOM TRAINING AVAILABLE. For Fall Term '06, the COE Wireless Laptop
Helpdesk is offering in-class training sessions for students. Several
incoming freshman classes will include a full class session (ENGR 111, CE/CEM
101 and ChE/BioE 101). We're also offering sessions for other Engineering
classes. These 15-30 minute sessions would include one or two helpdesk
staff members covering the following topics: Planning on going to the ASME Congress in
November? If so, consider attending this event, which is targeted to new
and prospective faculty, including graduate students thinking about a career
in academia. TIPS FOR TENURE AND PROMOTION: A SYMPOSIUM
FOR NEW AND PROSPECTIVE FACULTY. Session 1: Expectations of New Faculty for Promotion and Tenure Session 2: Panel on Scholarship, Teaching and Service Session 3: Hints for Successful Proposal and Funding Opportunities When:
Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Where: ASME Congress (IMECE), Cost:
Free to anyone registered for the ASME Congress. However, you must register
separately for this event to secure your seat. Seating is limited to the first 60
people. For more information and to reserve a seat, please visit: http://www.asme.org/Education/College/Faculty/Tips_Tenure_Promotion.cfm CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR § Description of activity with preliminary budget estimate of costs broken out as labor, travel and other major cost categories § Explanation of the expected benefits to the directorate and the laboratory § Approval by immediate manager and director § Estimate of start and end dates § If cost sharing is available, include the amount or percentage of the total costs that your organization will provide and the amount or percentage requested from FSEP. (Cost sharing is preferred but not required.) Proposals will be accepted throughout the fiscal year and should be received six to eight weeks prior to the desired activity. A review committee composed of members of the Science and Technology Council, Center for Advanced Energy Studies, and ETRP will consider all proposals. Funding will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Preferential consideration will be given to collaborations with any Idaho University Consortium and National University Consortium partners. 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.
UPCOMING ME/I Friday, October 13, 2:30-4 pm, Rogers 226/230: BRAD BOYCE of Sandia National Labs will speak on the “Design of Microsystems: Insight from a Materials Reliability Perspective.” Friday,
October 20, 2:30-4 pm, Rogers 226/230: TIMOTHY SIMPSON, Visiting/Affiliated
Professor, IME/NE/ME,
SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS GAANN FELLOWSHIPS OFFERED FOR ME DOCTORAL
STUDIES at the 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 AIR FORCE SUMMER FACULTY FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM (SFFP) This program is intended for THE
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. This
program is open to
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
(ASME) Want to
know why you should become a student member of the ASME? Find out the 10 Top
Reasons for joining at http://www.asme.org/Membership/Join/. You can apply for membership online, at http://www.asme.org/Membership/Join/Become_Member.cfm. Or contact our ASME chapter president Joseph Cooley at cooleyjo@engr.orst.edu. You
are also invited to join the ASME mailing list (go to lists.oregonstate.edu group: ASME). EWB-OSU
is a student chapter of EWB-USA with a mission to implement sustainable
engineering projects in developing countries while developing responsible
engineering students. We are currently working on developing and implementing a
potable water delivery system for a small community in rural
HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM The HPV
team is affiliated with the OSU chapter of ASME and shares a similar role in
the
MICROGRAVITY FLIGHT TEAM Want to work on a research project for NASA? Want to develop something that will help put a person on Mars? You like engines, why not work on a prototype nuclear engine that powers a plasma rocket? Do you want to conduct an experiment in zero gravity at 26,000 ft? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come check out the OSU Microgravity Flight Team! We meet in the Kelley Engineering Building Conference room 1005 every Monday, 6:30 pm-10 pm. (Check the Piano in the main area of Kelley for updates.) For more information, contact Megan Colbath at colbathm@engr.orst.edu.
OREGON WAVE is a group of OSU students, professors, and industry partners who have modified one of the SAE MiniBAJA racers for autonomous control. We’re working on getting it ready for the next DARPA Grand Challenge, tentatively set for 2007–08. If you’re a graduate and undergraduate ME, EECS, or IME student interested in helping to make our robot the best in the world, please come to our weekly meeting in the basement of Graf Hall. The term, our meetings are Tuesdays at 2 pm. Add yourself to the group’s mailing list at http://lists.oregonstate.edu (grandchallenge).
OSU SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM (OSUSVT) OSUSVT
is currently designing a solar-powered vehicle to compete in the 2007
World Solar Challenge in PI TAU SIGMA –OSU OMEGA CHAPTER Pi Tau
Sigma is a national Mechanical Engineering Honor Society that seeks to unify
exceptional students so that they may use their talents in the service of
others. According to the PTS constitution, "The object of this
organization shall be to encourage and recognize superior scholarship, to
foster the high ideals of the engineering profession, to stimulate interest in
coordinating departmental activities, to promote the mutual professional
welfare of its members, and to develop in students of mechanical engineering
the attributes necessary for effective leadership and the taking up the
responsibilities of a citizen living in a democracy." The first PTS chapter
was created in 1915 at the SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE) Formula SAE group meets every
Monday at 6 pm in SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS
(SME)—OSU CHAPTER OSU SME’s mission is to cultivate professional development, promote cross disciplinary exposure and create networking opportunities for OSU engineering students within the framework of manufacturing and manufacturing technology. For more information, visit the SME web site at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/sme/ or email the SME student chair, Anthony Haller, at halleran@onid.orst.edu. You can download a membership application from http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/sme/files/Student_app.pdf.
JOB
AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME and IME STUDENTS Note: Job and internship opportunities
for ME and IME students are also
posted on the bulletin boards outside Internships ATS SYSTEMS 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] THE BOEING COMPANY is looking for summer 2007 Industrial Engineering interns. This internship program begins at the conclusion of the junior academic year to engage students in specific work assignments as well as group activities throughout the summer. The interns will utilize their IE education to evaluate and analyze current and proposed processes & products, develop integrated production schedules, recommend improvements, and implement approved changes. They will also have an opportunity to analyze the impact of process and manufacturing changes on budget projections and develop and apply labor standards to manufacturing orders. Additionally, they will apply technical principles, theories and concepts of IE to support manufacturing and participate in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing. Candidates are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with a 3.25 (or above) preferred. Preferred Skills and Attributes: The ability and willingness to take independent action; seek out additional assignments or tasks; effectively participate in accomplishing team goals; encourage learning from one another; create group cohesion; give and seek specific, constructive feedback; work effectively with other work groups; value the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds; involve others in decisions that affect them; gather, examine, and interpret information from different sources to generate effective solutions to problems and make sound business decisions; generate alternate approaches to solving problems when needed; demonstrate awareness of the likely consequences or implications of judgments; listen effectively; demonstrate understanding; clarify meaning for others; speak with clarity and precision; communicate with a diverse audience; write clearly and concisely; and take ownership of work activities and ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. To apply go to: https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobView?reqcode=06-1019959 [Posted 09/18/06] MICROCHIP
TECHNOLOGY, INC., in § Industrial Hygiene Intern. Internship Functions: Inspect facilities for health and safety compliance, and identify areas for continuous improvement; perform personal sampling of employees to determine exposures to hazardous materials; assist in the development and implementation of safety programs and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state and federal health and safety regulations; and document detailed exposure records for legal compliance and employee notifications. Qualifications: Minimum GPA 3.0; current enrollment in BS degree program specializing in health and safety; no previous job experience required. To apply: email your resume to greshamresumes@microchip.com or fax to 503.669.6055, and reference job code G-147. (Please use only one form of reply, email preferred.) [posted 8/25/06] §
Industrial Engineer Intern will assist in coordination and planning for wafer fab start-up
and expansion and help improve manufacturing efficiency at our XEROX. Xerox Corporation ( Jobs ASSOCIATED GROCERS, INC. (http://www.agsea.com/) has a current opening for an Industrial Engineer. This individual will be primarily responsible for operating and maintaining computerized standards software and MS office software. Responsibilities will also include conducting research and studies of operations to learn and communicate processes and procedures that maximize the work flow and most effectively utilize space while ensuring facility safety and efficiency. In addition, this incumbent will: develop and implement operational procedures throughout AG’s Distribution Center; modify the computer software’s setup as required by physical and operational changes; monitor and detect issues with the utilization of locations and inventory levels; develop and implement policies and procedures which result in cost reduction; analyze the computer’s performance in conjunction with warehouse operations in order to develop system improvements; direct the setup and monitor the accuracy of the item master fields maintained by the distribution center; analyze and improve upon the warehouse layout on an on-going basis; manage special projects as needed by the Distribution Center; develop and conduct training on procedures and computer equipment; monitor and analyze variables relative to production work; report deviations for management action; and prepare new standards as required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: BS in Industrial Engineering (or Logistics). Strong analytical skills and the ability to recommend and calculate projected savings from implemented changes. Advanced level computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and experience using industry software such as Red Prairie, Activity Base Compensation, SQL, Qbasic, Vocollect and PKMS. Advanced skills and abilities in the operation and maintenance of computerized standards software. Red Prairie MSDA Certification. Knowledge of common concepts, practices and procedures within the industrial engineering field. Demonstrable experience and skill presenting to small and large group of diverse backgrounds. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail. Skill and ability in researching operations and conducting studies. The ability to lift 50 lbs on occasion. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Top candidates will also have an understanding of and working with labor standards. Lotus Notes experience is preferred. This position is a regular, full time, salary position and is not eligible for overtime. Starting Wage: DOE Job Code: 2388. To apply: send resume and cover letter (referencing Job Code 2388) to jobs@agsea.com or fax them to (206) 767-8785. [posted 8/07] ATS AUTOMATION TOOLING SYSTEMS, the world’s leading industrial automation company, is currently recruiting for two Manufacturing Engineers. Position description: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing methods, operation sequences, and processes for the fabrication of machined parts and subassemblies for automated manufacturing systems. As a liaison between the manufacturing and design engineering teams, the Manufacturing Engineer works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. This position normally receives no instruction on routine work and general instructions on new assignments. Job responsibilities: Participate in design reviews for manufacturability and realization of project hours coming to the manufacturing floor; review drawings of proposed and released designs for accuracy, material selection, DFM, finishes, hardness, etc.; interact with design engineers and machinists/technicians to troubleshoot geometry, specification, and/or assembly problems as they arise; lead value improvement projects. Continually seek to drive improvements in process design, layout, and operational performance; design and/or select fixtures and tooling for manufacturing high volume parts/assemblies; collaborate with shop floor supervisors to optimize machining and assembly processes; actively pursue cost reduction ideas for standard product designs; coordinate standard product manufacturing changes with internal and external customers. Responsible for the ECO/ECR process; plan facility layouts to optimize workflow; perform S.W.O.T analysis on high risk designs being released; ensure proper use of set up techniques; ensure proper use of scheduling systems and application of Dispatch Sheets and Capacity/Load planning; adhere to the performance measurements related to Manufacturing Department; meet agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner; arrive to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled. Qualifications: BS in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or an Associate’s Degree and four years of experience in manufacturing; preferably a Journeyman’s card/Four year apprenticeship program; must own tools supply for daily tasks (i.e. micrometers, indicators, edge finders, etc.); four years’ experience either in a production or job shop environment; good skill set knowledge of Solid Works, Auto Cad or other CAD system related to engineering; a working knowledge of computers; demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communications skills; valid state driver’s License. To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to humanresources@atsor.com, specifying one of the following requisition numbers: Day Shift Requisition# 2006-6 or Swing Shift Requisition# 2006-62. You can also apply online via the Careers section of the ATS web site, http://www.atsautomation.com. [posted 08/21/06] BAHN
BRENNER MOTORSPORT, located in § Mechanical design engineer with experience in product design and manufacturing. Job responsibilities: The successful candidate will manage new product development from concept to production, including concept design, prototyping, testing, and final production implementation. Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering; 2-5 years experience in product development (obtained through some combination of school assignments, extracurricular activities, internships, summer jobs, previous full-time employment, etc); strong knowledge of automotive performance, concepts, and technology; project management experience; knowledge of rapid prototyping methods and technology; knowledge of manufacturing methods and technology, particularly CNC machining, injection molding, extrusion and metal casting; Solidworks CAD experience (FEA and CFD software experience a plus); machine process experience a plus; automotive OEM and aftermarket experience a plus; experience with automotive forced induction systems a plus. § CAD designer with experience in product design and manufacturing techniques. Job responsibilities: The successful candidate will process new products from concept to production, including concept design, prototyping, testing and final production implementation. Qualifications: 3-5 years Solidworks CAD experience; 3-5 years experience in product development (obtained through some combination of school assignments, extracurricular activities, internships, summer jobs, previous full-time employment, etc); strong knowledge of automotive performance, concepts and technology required; knowledge of rapid prototyping methods and technology; knowledge of manufacturing methods and technology, particularly CNC machining, injection molding, extrusion and metal casting; machine process experience a plus; automotive OEM and aftermarket experience a plus; experience with automotive forced induction systems a plus. To apply for either of these positions, email cover letter and resume to michelle@bahnbrenner.com or fax the materials to 541.388.5685. No phone calls please [posted 08/24/06] BOB
TRAILER INC. (http://www.bobgear.com/) has an immediate opening at the new [Posted 8/7; reposted 09/25, end date 10/31] THE BOEING COMPANY is searching for a Level 1 Industrial Engineer who is able to apply IE principles, concepts, and techniques (e.g. methods analysis, ergonomics, work measurement, etc.) and established process improvement strategies/methodologies to identify, design, and implement improvements to processes. Responsibilities and qualifications: The successful candidate will be able to apply the latest industrial engineering concepts, techniques, and diagnostic tools (e.g., lean, 6 Sigma) to promote and implement changes in manufacturing and support operations; implement the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and methods; apply basic knowledge of mathematics and the financial acumen to conduct business case analysis; determine the methods necessary to get things done by organizing people and activities; ensure the effective interaction and integration of processes, sub-processes and tasks; develop schedules as well as plan and organize pertinent resources effectively and efficiently; integrate and align resources in other departments or sections to achieve company goals and seek consensus to achieve those goals; use work measurement techniques (e.g., cycle time, work sampling, time standards); and clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to others. A Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from an ABET school is a requirement. To apply: Log into https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/Login and specify Job Req# 06-1019143. Note: Industrial Engineering positions Level 2, 3, 4 are also available at https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobSearch Industrial Engineer-2 (Job Req #: 06-1019144), Industrial Engineer-3 (Job Req #: 06-1015438)and Industrial Engineer-4 (Job Req #: 06-1018846) [Posted 09/18/06]. Boeing
has ongoing openings for a wide
variety of engineering positions at locations throughout the
CARRUTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, a growing manufacturer of proprietary equipment used in the food processing industry has 2 openings for: §
Design Engineer
/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 § 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). This is an ongoing employment opportunity CLIMAX
PORTABLE MACHINE TOOLS in COPELAND PAVING, SAND, and GRAVEL, located in [posted 7/1; renewed 8/25] EATON
CORPORATION, a diversified
industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 billion, is recruiting
graduates with a BS degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, or
manufacturing engineering for the company’s Leadership Development Program for Engineers (LDP-E) and Leadership
Development Program for Technical Sales (LDP-TS). §
LDP-E Position description: The LDP-E
program will develop and prepare participants to work in a variety of
functional areas as well as develop leadership competencies. The program’s duration is 2-3 years and it
provides participants with progressive rotations in functional areas such as
engineering, operations, quality, front line supervision, business development,
supply chain, lean product management, marketing, and project management. Throughout the training cycle, this program
will provide participants with meaningful projects where individual efforts and
contributions are critical to our businesses.
Qualified participants will receive multiple opportunities for formal
training, networking, and assignment coaching in addition to receiving ongoing
formal feedback in order to evaluate personal progress and identify development
opportunities. LDP-E Qualifications: BS degree in electrical,
mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; outstanding academic
credentials with a combined GPA of 3.0
or higher; relevant internship or co-op experience; strong analytical skills; excellent
written and oral communication skills; and a demonstrated strong desire and
ambition to be a leader. A second
language is also beneficial. Candidates
must be eligible to work in the §
LDP-TS Position description: The LDP-TS
prepares participants to sell electrical distribution products, solutions, and
value in a competitive marketplace, within a team environment, to distributors,
contractors, consultants, and end-customers.
This development program is 12-15 months in duration and will commence
in either January or July 2007 with the initial training in To apply: To be considered for either of
these opportunities, apply through the Eaton web site as follows: (1) go to www.eatonjobs.com and
select “Search US Jobs” from the main menu;
(2) on the Job Posting Welcome page, select “Search Openings; (3) on the
Search Openings page, highlight “Development Programs” in the Function box and
then click the Search button; and (4) on the Search Results page, follow the
link to the LDP-E or LDP-TS description, select “Submit to Job,” and complete
your application as instructed. [posted 8/25/06] ESCO ENGINEERED PRODUCTS (www.esco-engproducts.com) is looking for a Design Engineer. Position summary/description: You will be using advanced tools for 3-D product design (Cad-Unigraphics) and Database Management (Agile-ORACLE). You will work with customers, vendors, and ESCO sales, marketing, production, and manufacturing to ensure that customer expectations are achieved. Critical to this position is the need for strong analytical skills, creativity, and a good understanding of engineering principles. Qualifications: Applicants must have a 4 year degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering. Must also have design experience, skill in the use of Unigraphics CAD, and preferably have familiarity with the mining industry. There will also be opportunities to travel to ESCO's global locations and customer sites. To apply: Send resume and salary history
to: ESCO Engineered Products Headquarters, Attn: Dennis Christen, FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL has a current
opening for a part-time engineering
student who has completed at least 2 years of mechanical engineering
coursework to work 10-20 hrs a week on a project at Hewlett Packard in NEW! HEWLETT-PACKARD. Hewlett-Packard is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an entry-level
position in INSITE
GROUP, INC. (http://www.insitegroup.net/), a consulting engineering company located
in the greater JELD-WEN
INC. WINDOW GROUP ( NEW! MECHANICAL ENGINEER for
MICROMECHATRONICS
INC. (www.MicromechatronicsInc.com) has an
immediate Material Processing Engineer
position available for an MS/BS Materials or Chemical Engineer with experience
in piezoelectric powder fabrication and device testing. Knowledge of
piezoelectric theory is advantageous.
Engineer should be a MICROPUMP,
Inc., world leader in the design of low-flow precision pumping solutions is
currently recruiting for three positions at its § 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. PACIFIC CAST TECHNOLOGIES, INC., located
in NEW! TYCO
ELECTRONICS/PRECISION INTERCONNECT in XEROX. Xerox Corporation (
FACULTY
AND POST-DOC POSITIONS ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Mechanical, Materials, and
Aerospace Engineering Department at IIT invites applications for a tenure-track
faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Mechanical
and Aerospace Engineering. Exceptional
candidates at the Professor level may also be considered. The MMAE Department at IIT is specifically
aiming to expand and strengthen its activities in the area of aerospace control
systems. Applicants should have
demonstrated scholarly research experience and teaching interests in one or
more of the following focus areas:
autonomous control systems for aircraft, UAVs, or spacecraft;
intelligent and auto-adaptive systems; guidance and navigation; fault-tolerant
control/estimation and sensor systems; robust/optimal control and
estimation. The faculty member is
expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and establish a
high-quality sponsored research and graduate student advising program. The candidate must have the ability to
collaborate effectively in research with other faculty members in the
department. An earned doctoral degree in
aerospace engineering or a closely related discipline is required. IIT is a
private, PhD-granting university that offers programs in engineering, science,
architecture, design, law, business, and psychology. The main campus is located three miles from
downtown [Posted 09/18/06] NEW! ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT FLORISSANT VALLEY is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technology Instructor/Assistant Professor. Position requires Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology with at least three years industrial experience. May teach courses, such as: Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Materials and Metallurgy, Hydraulics, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Design, 3D CAD courses, and some general engineering courses. Starting date could be sooner but most likely January 2007. Closing date for receipt of application materials, October 1, 2006. For more information on application requirements and to print off the required application: http://www.stlcc.edu/career/joblist.asp#facultyft [posted 8/25/06] § Tenure-track faculty position in Computational Mechanics. Applicants are sought primarily at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, but an outstanding candidate at Full Professor will also be considered. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or closely-related discipline. Expertise is desired in computational mechanics with interests in one or more of the following areas: biomechanics, novel and advanced material, fluid-structure interaction, fatigue and damage, and multi-scale methods. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program, and to participate in all aspects of the department's mission. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants should consult the department’s web page to review our academic and research programs (www.mengr.tamu.edu). It is anticipated that the appointment will begin in Fall, 2007. Applicants should submit a complete resume, a one-page statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of three references (including their postal addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) electronically via the departmental web site at http://www.mengr.tamu.edu/Employment/employment.html if electronic submission is not possible, applicants may submit their application package via standard mail to: Computational Mechanics Search Committee, c/o Dr. J.N. Reddy (Chair), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3123 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3123. [Posted 09/18/06] § Tenure-track faculty position in Experimental Mechanics. Applicants are sought primarily at the Associate or Full Professor level, but an Assistant Professor will also be considered. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate closely-related discipline. Expertise is desired in experimental mechanics, especially with interests in emerging areas such as biomaterials, tissue engineering, hemodynamics, cell mechanobiology, and nanobiomechanics, as well as composites, polymer mechanics, fluid-structure interaction, field depedent materials, fracture, fatigue and damage. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program, and to participate in all aspects of the department's mission. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants should consult the department’s web page to review our academic and research programs (www.mengr.tamu.edu). Applicants will be evaluated based on current credentials as well as potential for future impact. It is anticipated that the appointment will begin Fall 2007. Applicants should submit a complete resume, a one-page statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of three references (including their postal addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) electronically via the departmental web site at: http://www.mengr.tamu.edu/Employment/employment.html If electronic submission is not possible, applicants may mail their application package to: Experimental Mechanics Faculty Search Committee, c/o Dr. K. Rajagopal, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3123 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3123. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and other under-represented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. [Posted 09/18/06] §
Senior tenure-track faculty position in Design. Applicants
are sought primarily at the Associate/Full Professor level. The
successful candidate should have expertise in design with interests and
capability in one or more mechanical engineering discipline-specific areas,
such as systems and controls, thermal and fluid sciences, mechanics and
materials. Candidates applying for this position are expected to have a strong
commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a
demonstrable research record of an externally funded independent research
program, and a strong publication record in leading
scholarly journals. The candidate should be
prepared to take a leadership role in the undergraduate and graduate design program
in the department. He/she should be also
prepared to collaborate with colleagues within the department and college,
develop new research initiatives, and participate in on-going research
projects. Relevant design
experience in industry is desirable. Applicants should submit a complete
resume, a one-page statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of
three references (including their postal addresses, telephone numbers and
e-mail addresses) electronically via the departmental web site at: http://www.mengr.tamu.edu/Employment/employment.html If
electronic submission is not possible, applicants may submit their application
package via standard mail to: Design Faculty Search Committee c/o Dr. Richard
Alexander, Department of Mechanical Engineering- 3123, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX 77843-3123.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. [Posted
09/18/06] §
Tenure-track
faculty position in experimental fluid mechanics, primarily at the
Assistant and Associate Professor level. Candidates applying for this position
are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate
and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the
candidate to develop an externally funded independent research program, and
publish in leading scholarly journals. The successful candidate should be
prepared to collaborate with colleagues, develop new research initiatives, and
participate in on-going research projects. Relevant work experience is
desirable. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering
or a closely related field. Applicants should submit a complete resume, a
one-page statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of three
references (including their postal addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail
addresses) electronically via the departmental web site at: http://www.mengr.tamu.edu/Employment/employment.html If electronic submission is not possible,
applicants may submit their application package via mail to: Fluid Mechanics
Faculty Search Committee, c/o Dr. G. L. Morrison, Department of Mechanical
Engineering- 3123, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
77843-3123, Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. [Posted
10/02/06] UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE. The Department of
Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a position at the Assistant,
Associate, or Full Professor level in the areas of multi-phase flow and/or
nano-technology. Preference will
be given to candidates with an outstanding record of research and extramural
funding. Responsibilities include
teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising graduate students and
developing a strong extramurally funded research program. A
Ph.D or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
is required. In addition,
applicants must have at least one of the degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Please submit a detailed paper resume, a
statement of teaching and research interests, and names of four references to:
Dr. Tien-Chien Jen, Chair, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Applicants should submit a resume, a one-page statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of three references with contact information electronically via the address: mechanics.search@villanova.edu Otherwise, submit application to: Chair, Mechanics Search, Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085 [Posted 10/02/06]
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