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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN Week
of October 17, 2005 This is
issue #4 of the ME Department weekly e-bulletin. The ME Bulletin is a one-stop
source of information about department events, announcements,
scholarships, job postings, student club updates, and other
department-related items. Each issue will also be posted on the ME web
site. To submit information: Information to be included
in upcoming e-bulletins should be sent to ME
Communications Coordinator Tracy Ann Robinson (tracy.ann.robinson@oregonstate.edu).
Items received by Wednesday of any given week will appear in the next week's
issue. **ATTENTION ALL
ME PRO-SCHOOL STUDENTS: A few seats are still available for the first
annual ME/PI TAU SIGMA SENIOR (and Junior) DINNER,
which takes place TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 18th, at 6
pm in MU 109. This FREE event is open to all
ME students with junior or senior standing (registration required) and
includes a social hour followed by a sit-down dinner complete with
dessert and coffee. Come network with potential future employers, share
your resume, and learn more about ME career options in both industry
and academe! Don’t miss out—sign up today in the main
ME office ( **Dress for
this event is business-casual. UPCOMING EVENTS This Week... Monday, October 17: Formula
SAE Group Meeting, 6 pm, SAE Shop ( Tuesday, October 18: “How
to Prepare for an International Career”—presentation by Jill Stoffers, Enrollment Manager for the Fisher Graduate School of International
Business at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey,
California. 4:30–5:30 p.m. in MU 208 Tuesday, October 18: FIRST ANNUAL ME/PI TAU SIGMA
SENIOR DINNER, 6–8:30 p.m., MU 109. Open to all pro-school students.
Registration required. See announcement at top of newsletter! Tuesday,
October 18: Chevron Info Night, 6-8 pm, Gleeson 200.
Pizza and soda for all! Note: Students interested in interviewing with Chevron on
Thursday, October 20, can sign up online for an interview now. (To do so,
however, you first need to register with Career Services.
Registration must be done in person in the Wednesday, October 19th: Engineering Career Fair. For an updated listing of companies
attending, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/engineering.php. Wednesday, October 19: Baja SAE Group Meeting, 6 pm, SAE
Shop ( Wednesday, October 19: Weyerhaeuser Reception, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn.
All engineering students welcome!! (Note
change of date from original email from Weyerhaeuser.) Thursday, October 20: “Researching the Market”—Fireside Chat with Eoscene President and CEO Dick Gustafson. Eoscene builds web-based
applications that help businesses meet their operational objectives by
effectively utilizing data they collect from day to day business
processes. 7 pm, Weatherford Hall
Trysting Tree Conference Room (in the opposite wing from Bing’s Cafe). Note: The
Austin Entrepreneurship Program (AEP)-sponsored Fireside Chats are open to all
students (you do not need to be an AEP member to participate.) No pre-registration required, just show up
and take advantage of a great opportunity to visit with some amazing visiting
executives! Plan Ahead... Tuesday,
October 25: Materials Faculty Open House, 3-5 p.m.
Please join us in our new offices (Third Floor Dearborn, room 303) for a cuppa and bikkies (that's Aussie
for coffee, tea and cookies) and find out where the missing members of the ME
Department are living now. Drop by anytime and help us break in our
"new" digs. Faculty, Staff and Students welcome! For information,
contact Bill (7-7016), Dave (7-9623), or Jay (7-7027). Wednesday,
October 26: Electronics Manufacturing Networking
Evening, 6–8 pm, 117 Covell Hall. Faculty and students from the Agenda: 6:00-6:10
Opening remarks (Dr. Toni Doolen) 6:10-6:15
Welcome from Portland SMTA chapter 6:15-6:30
Overview of ONAMI (Dr. Brian Paul, Associate Professor, Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering and Brian Wall, Assistant Director, Office of
Technology Transfer) 6:30-7:15
Student Speakers: Prawin Paulraj, "SMT Microlamination for Micro Energy
Applications" and Henry Kwan, "A project in BioMEMs" 7:15-8:00
Pizza and networking Thursday, October 27: Faculty Orientation Session
presented by Moira Dempsey (Director, Note: A
full schedule of the 2005 - 2006 faculty orientation series can be
found at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/aa/2002/Faculty%20Orientation%20Series%2005-06.doc.
Questions regarding the series can be directed to Sara Eklund at 7.0732 or sara.eklund@oregonstate.edu. Wednesday, November 2: “Learn About Applying to Graduate/Professional Schools”— presentation by Don Asher, a national speaker on the
application process. 6 p.m. Milam Auditorium Wednesday,
November 9: ME 101 Creative Design Contest. This
exciting, one-of-a-kind contest includes two challenges:
More contest details forthcoming (or if you can’t wait that long, talk
to Joe Zaworski, FACULTY/GRADUATE
SEMINAR SERIES Note: Please see the most
current ME Seminar and other OSU seminar information on the bulletin boards in
the Friday, 21 October, 3:30-5 pm, Recent
initiatives in pulsed power applications and electric weapons systems have
motivated a great need for new materials solutions for high-energy-density
capacitor materials. In this presentation, it will be demonstrated that
the dielectric response of materials with controlled heterogeneity show great
promise for these applications. After a review of the fundamental
physical mechanisms responsible for polarization in heterogeneous systems, two
different dielectric systems will be introduced. In the pseudo-perovskite
material CaCu3Ti4O12 the polarization response
can be traced to sub-micron structural features, though the precise nature of
the dielectric response is not clear. Nonetheless, with straightforward
chemical and microstructural modifications it is possible to optimize the
dielectric properties of this system to obtain high permittivity and low loss
over a relatively wide range in temperature and frequency. In contrast,
in the TiO2-SnO2 spinodal decomposition system, the scale
of the heterogeneity can be kinetically controlled. In this way, the
dielectric response, which is similar to that seen in CaCu3Ti4O12,
can be directly linked to nanoscale heterogeneities associated with the unique
spinodal microstructure. In each example, the interrelationship between the crystal
structure, defect equilibria, microstructure, and electronic properties will be
stressed. Informal social time starts at 3:30 (coffee, tea, and cookies provided).
Come meet the speaker and visit with colleagues! Presentation begins at 4 pm
sharp. ANNOUNCEMENTS ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM. Applications for the Engineering
Professional Program are now available online at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/index.html . Applications for Winter 2006
are due by November 1st, Midnight. WIRELESS HELP DESK. COE Computer Support is happy to announce the new location of the Wireless
Helpdesk. It is now in Dearborn 107,
right across from the FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING (FE) EXAM AND EXAM-REVIEW COURSE. Mechanical
Engineering students graduating winter, spring, or summer terms are eligible to
take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam during spring term as the first step towards Professional
Certification. You must register for this exam by January 15th, 2006. For
details, see the IIE web site, http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie/fe_information.html
or contact Danielle Davies, daviesda@engr.orst.edu. ·
The FE Review Course provides students with a review of the basic engineering principles that
are covered on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. The course is offered for
eight weeks of winter term on Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7 to 9pm. The
same material is covered on both nights, so you only need to attend once a
week, whichever night works best for you. To register, come to Covell 118 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon on Nov. 28, Nov. 30, or Dec. 2. $75 for course &
class notes. For more information: http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie/fe_information.html
or contact Danielle Davies, daviesda@engr.orst.edu. SIGN UPS
FOR FALL TERM UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING APPOINTMENTS starts next Monday, October
24th.
Advising Sign-Up lists will be posted in If you are
not sure who your advisor is, please check on the ME Bulletin Board, located
just outside November 13th – Priority Registration begins November 20th – Freshman/Sophomores Registration begins December 1st – Registration ends December 9th – End of Fall Term STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SAE Formula SAE
group will meet every Monday at 6 pm in SCHOLARSHIPS and
FELLOWSHIPS The
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
Inc. (ASHRAE) offers a number of scholarships to undergraduate engineering
students. Application deadlines are December 1, 2005, and May
1, 2006. For more information on ASHRAE scholarships, go to http://www.ashrae.org/template/AssetDetail/assetid/23628. A paper copy of the
scholarship brochure is available in the ME undergraduate office ( NSF Graduate Fellowship applications are due November 8th, 2005. Graduating
seniors and first-year graduate students are eligible: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2005/nsf05601/nsf05601.htm.
National Defense Science and
Engineering Graduate Fellowship applications are due January
6th, 2006. Graduating
seniors and first-year graduate students are eligible: http://www.asee.org/resources/fellowships/ndseg/preface.cfm.
Questions on either of these
graduate fellowships? Check with Dave Cann, Materials Science, cann@engr.orst.edu,
737-9623. JOB and INTERNSHIP
POSTINGS—ME STUDENTS Note: Please see the most
current job and internship opportunities on the bulletin boards in the BAE SYSTEMS is seeking applications for a full-time
Structural Analyst. About BAE: BAE
Systems is a major defense contractor at the forefront of design, construction,
and support of combat-vehicle and naval equipment and systems for the Armed
Forces of the United States and allied nations. The Minneapolis-based facility
of BAE Systems is the headquarters and central engineering site of Armament
Systems Division (ASD). Our integrated products and services provide a wide
range of gun weaponry and missile delivery systems for shipboard and vehicle
applications. ASD is leading the development of the U.S. Navy’s 155mm AGS for
the DD(X) Land Attack Destroyer. We’re also managing the concept and technology
demonstration for the Army’s Future Combat System-Cannon, and the Multi-Role
Resupply system. Both are variants of the Manned Combat Vehicle. Position Description: This is a full-time, permanent position with BAE. The
structural analysis engineer will perform hand calculations and generate
finite-element models for structural analysis of mechanisms and structures for
weapon systems. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with classical and
FEA solutions for stress concentration, plastic strain, large deflection,
dynamic systems, and laminated composites, and have an aptitude for visualizing
complex three-dimensional geometry. The engineer may generate or import the
geometry, select the analysis method, perform the analysis, and provide oral
and written interpretation of the results. FEA models are built typically using
SDRC IDEAS, PATRAN, or Hyperworks, and solved with NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or ANSYS.
This position requires a B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanics, Mechanical, or
Structural/Civil Engineering, with an advanced degree preferred. Exposure to PRO-E is a plus. Position Description: The Liaison Engineer
is the front line contact between Manufacturing and Engineering regarding
production issues requiring engineering input or resolution. Within established
guidelines and capability, the Liaison Engineer personally dispositions Non
Conformance Reports and assures a timely transfer of information between
Manufacturing and Engineering. Responsibilities include working directly with
manufacturing personnel in resolving production problems needing engineering
assistance and in dispositioning NCRs; evaluating issues relating to parts not
conforming to current type design; assisting manufacturing in interpreting and
implementing engineering changes as they are being implemented on the shop
floor; and performing other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Knowledge of
composites and composite manufacturing processes; ability to interface with QA
and production on dispositions and corrective actions; skills to interpret
engineering requirements of composite process specifications; ability to make
decisions based on researched facts; knowledge of repair methods used on
composite aircraft structure; knowledge of machines and machine shop practices.
Qualified applicants will have Bachelors degree
or equivalent in Engineering OR Associates Degree in Technology and 2 years of
professional experience, composite experience preferred OR 5 years of experience
in aviation composite manufacturing; general aviation product knowledge; good
oral and written communication skills. Jobs
are located in DCI
INTERNATIONAL (dental industry components design and manufacture)
is currently taking
resumes for an open Mechanical Engineering position. The successful
application will have a STRONG understanding of implementing lean manufacturing
concepts such as Zero Defects and Poka-Yoke into mechanical designs. For
more information about the position, contact David McGiverin at 803.493.5105 or
davidmc@dcionline.com.
Or visit the company's web site at www.dcionline.com. FLEXFORCE STAFFING is seeking a Drafter for Job responsibilities: Create and develop electrical
detail drawings, assembly drawings, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
from various versions of prints, rough drawings, sketches and bills of
materials; Revise drawings from redlines; Work closely with project engineers,
assembly technicians, and sales department; Review drawings for accuracy and
completeness; Occasional local travel to customer’s site Qualifications: Successful applicant will have:
Attention to detail; Thorough understanding of Autocad R14/2000; Usage and
knowledge of established standards and symbol libraries; Ability to work
independently as well as under direction. Must understand safety requirements
and participate in safety training. Must have a valid
driver’s license. Pay rate: $24.50 p/h. Benefits: medical, dental,
life, vision, paid vacation, and short-term disability. To apply: contact
Denise at 503-375-3330 or email resumes to svancurler@flex-force.com. GEORGIA-PACIFIC
CORPORATION is
recruiting for Project Engineers this Fall. The
position provides engineering advice to operations and maintenance,
implements changes to mill operations and equipment, and assists in the design
or modification of construction and installation of new equipment/facilities to
directly effect operations. Position requires extensive interpersonal and group
communication. Minimum requirements include a BA in ME or EE, 2.8 or
higher GPA, relevant co-op or internship experience, and the ability and desire
to follow detailed safety precautions. For more information, see http://www.gp.com/careers/collegerel/ GUNDERSON, INC. is looking for an Associate Design Engineer for
the Rail Engineering Dept, NW Portland. Gunderson, Inc. is part
of The Greenbrier Companies, an international leading supplier of
transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry. The Company
builds, leases, repairs and refurbishes freight railcars for a variety of
customers in (503)
595-2390 Ext. 219. MCCAIN FOODS (world’s largest producer of
frozen french fries and the manufacturer of other quality food products with
over 55 processing facilities around the world) has an
entry-level opening for a Technical Services Supervisor at our Othello, Job Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director,
Operations Planning, the Technical Services Supervisor
is accountable for efficient plant processing through the implementation &
optimization of process line technologies.
Working with the operations team, the Supervisor will assist in
maximizing quality, while minimizing cost.
Specific responsibilities include: Optimization
of factory processing equipment, and operator instruction/training on process
theory, practice, and operating procedure; Supervise and direct line study
personnel and monitor operator process testing for accuracy through SPC
(Statistical Process Control); Provide technical input & financial
justifications for process technology improvements through capital investment;
Work in conjunction with our global Technical Services & engineering group
to ensure state of the art practices/technologies are used locally. The
Technical Services Supervisor will also train and work in various areas of the
plant to broaden his/her knowledge of the business, with special emphasis given
to engineering, processing, and packaging. Other areas may include quality
control, production planning, McCain Quality Performance, SPC, and safety.
Relocation to complete training & development at another McCain location
may be required after two years. Experience Required: Candidates must have a
4-year degree in Food Science or Engineering. - Must be fluent in English.
Verbal competency in Spanish is preferred. -Previous supervisory experience is
preferred along with demonstrated success in dealing effectively with people. -
Characteristics of a successful candidate: -Resilient and confident - Displays a keen business awareness -Team player-Communicates
effectively - Results-oriented - Open-minded.
Other qualifications include: The ability to quickly grasp technical and
abstract concepts; Aptitude for or proven experience in training; Proficiency
on computers and SPC knowledge a must, and knowledge of PLC programming, CAD,
plant control systems is a plus; Leadership qualities (candidate will be
directing the plant management group on “best practices” in the operation of
plant equipment); Moderate to advanced knowledge of processing equipment,
processing methods, manufacturing philosophies, and basic manufacturing SOPs. For
more information, please contact: Varon Blackburn, Human Resource Manager,
509.331.7727, varon.blackburn@mccain.com,
MRI RESEARCH TRIANGLE
PARK is looking for
a Senior Systems Engineer. Position description:
Will assist in track and discrimination processing algorithm development
for unresolved threat detection. Primary
duties will include maintenance and upgrades to existing simulation.
Development environment is LINIX utilizing C language, with
knowledge/experience with PvWave or MATLAB helpful. Initial assignment is for
simulation development and assisting with algorithm performance assessments. Required Skills:
Candidate must be capable of design and evaluation of weapon system guidance
and control functions. Experience with Kalman filters, target engagement
optimization and guidance control laws are required. Candidate must be capable of using MATLAB and
participating in the development of C++ simulations to include 6DOF simulations
and hardware in the loop (HWIL) evaluations. For more information, contact Brian Murray at
919-572-2292 or bmurray@mri-rtp.com. Note: MRI Research also has other
position needs for guidance, navigation, and control engineers with
different skill sets. TEKFAB LLC is looking for an Engineering
Project Assistant. We will either treat the individual as a part-time
employee, or we can do this as an internship. The ideal
candidate will have a working knowledge of Solidworks software and
preferably will be familiar with machine shop equipment and practices.
The person will be responsible for: generating solid models of components
based on customer drawings, generating detail drawings for manufacturing,
design of machine subcomponents, and creation manuals for
equipment. TEKFAB is a
manufacturer of equipment for the rollformed metals industry. Our
equipment converts coils of steel into finished parts in a continuous process
by forming it into shape, punching holes, and shearing it to length. For more
information, contact Rob Taylor, P.E., TEKFAB LLC, THE
TRANE COMPANY is
seeking applications for Technical Sales Engineers. Engineers with backgrounds in a wide
variety of engineering curricula are employed in the Trane sales engineering
program. Before working in
their field sales office, Trane sales engineers undergo the industry's best and
most comprehensive training program. It
is a five-month graduate-level technical training program in La Crosse,
Wisconsin, followed by a six-month on-the-job, mentor training program in your
assigned sales district (50+ offices nationwide). This training covers
technical product and systems information along with sales and marketing
strategies. Qualified candidates will have a BS in Engineering, be a
team player and have exceptional communication skills. They must be aggressive,
competitive, goal oriented, and possess
a strong desire to sell. They must be legally eligible to work full-time in the
Trane currently
has positions both locally in FACULTY POSITIONS
Application
deadline: December 15, 2005 or until suitable applicants are found. Applicants
should submit curriculum vitae, a vision statement for your career plan over
the next five years (include a statement of teaching interests, philosophy, and
a statement of research interests and goals), and a list of three references
(address, e-mail, fax and phone numbers) to: Joseph J.
Rencis, Professor and Head ME
Department Faculty Search Committee 204
Mechanical Engineering Building Phone:
479-575-3153 Fax:
479-575-6982 E-mail: griffin@uark.edu Professor
Kyle Squires Faculty
Search Committee Chair Department
of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering A
background check is required for employment. More information about the
department and the positions can be found at http://www.fulton.asu.edu/mae/
Currently, AME offers ABET- accredited B.S.
degree programs in both Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, and M.S. and Ph.D.
degrees in each field. The AME faculty participates in several
multidisciplinary research centers, including Applicants are requested to submit a letter of
intent, complete curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three
references, and a brief statement of research plans and teaching interests to
the address provided below. The search will continue until the positions are
filled. For additional details see the School’s web site: www.ame.ou.edu Dr. S. R. Gollahalli, Director Phone: (405) 325-1728 Fax: (405)
325-1088 e-mail:
gollahal@ou.edu The Applicants
should include in their responses: a detailed curriculum vitae; a clear
statement of their specific teaching and research interests; and country of
citizenship/residency. Letters of application should be addressed to: Chair,
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, *University** of COMMENTS? SUGGESTIONS? This
e-bulletin is a work-in-progress, and your feedback and suggestions are
welcome. Please send your comments to ME Communications Coordinator Tracy Ann
Robinson (tracy.ann.robinson@oregonstate.edu). |
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