OSU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Week of November 7, 2005
This is issue #7 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.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL ME 101 DESIGN TEAMS!
Be you members of the Seven Horsemen of the Ablockalypse, Boy
Band Robotics Inc, Mech-Zilla, Post Apocalyptic Cleaning Service LLC, Santa’s
Little Turkeys, Tower of Power, U-Stack, or any of the other 13 brilliantly
named ME 101 student teams, the rest of us in this department wish you the
very best of luck in this Wednesday’s Creative Design Competition! May each of your devices stack many
blocks...and may your entertainment value place you at the front of the pack in
the eyes of your judges and audience! Go teams!
(Note: To cheer these teams on in person, come to LaSells Stewart
C&E Auditorium at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 9. Be there or
be...square?)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MACHINE SHOP USE
Starting this week, the ME Machine Shop will
have extended hours:
•
Wed., Thurs., and Fri. of this
week (Nov. 9-11), the shop will be open until 8:45 pm.
•
Starting next week and for the
remainder of Fall Term, the shop will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays until
8:45 pm and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Sign-ups are now required for machine use:
•
Lathe and Milling Machine
sign-up sheets are posted on the inside door of the shop. Please follow
the instructions that are posted. Starting TODAY, you can't use a machine
unless you have signed up for a 1- or 2-hr block of time.
•
You may sign up for no more
than two hours of machine use per day—one 2-hr block or two 1-hr blocks.
•
If you are more than 10 minutes
late for your reserved machining time, that machine becomes available to all on
a first-come, first-served basis.
•
For each time slot, no more
than ONE milling machine and ONE lathe can be reserved for use by SAE members
or by ME 383 or Senior Project groups. Additional machines may be used if
available during your reserved time slot.
Shop clean-up procedures:
•
Your area must be clean and
ready for the next person BEFORE their scheduled time slot—or at the end of the
day, please begin cleaning up at least 15 minutes before the shop is
due to close.
•
Make sure you clean up all
equipment and work areas, and put tools back where they go. Failure to do
so will result in the loss of shop privileges.
With so many different people working in this shop at this time of year,
it is crucial to stay organized. Please
do your part to make everyone’s job easier.
Thank you!
Steve, Brian and
Gary
UPCOMING EVENTS
This
Week...
Monday, November 7: Formula SAE Group Meeting, 6 pm, SAE Shop (Rogers 132).
Tuesday, November
8: ALS workshop: “Relaxation Techniques.” 4-5 pm, MU
213.
Relieve the stress
brought on by too many obligations by learning various techniques to relax.
Wear comfortable clothes!
Wednesday,
November 9: ALS workshop: “Goal Setting: How Can Goal Setting Assist in Academic
Success?” 12-1 pm,
MU 213.
Ever feel
overwhelmed when tackling your studies or working on a long-term project? Join
our discussion about goal setting as related to your life and demands as a
college student.
Wednesday, November 9: ALS
workshop: “How To Get A Good Night’s
Sleep.” 4-5 pm, MU 206.
This workshop, led by a medical doctor and also a psychologist will
discuss ways you can improve your sleep. Whether you or someone you know has
difficulty with sleep, you will learn research-proven techniques to help one
sleep better, as we as some of the medical and psychological factors that are
important to consider with sleep difficulties.
Wednesday, November 9: Baja SAE Group Meeting, 6 pm, SAE Shop (Rogers 132).
Wednesday, November 9: Microgravity Flight Team Meeting, 6 pm,
Rogers 226. 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 to this meeting and check out the OSU
Microgravity Flight Team!
Wednesday,
November 9: ME
101 Creative Design Contest,
6-9:30 pm, Lasells Stewart Center C&E Hall
This exciting,
one-of-a-kind contest includes two challenges:
- Challenge #1: Build a Stacking
Device that will create as tall a stack of foam blocks as possible. Device
must “please the eye, tickle the fancy, and generally impress any
reasonable human being as it completes the designated task.”
- Challenge #2: Thoroughly
entertain the audience during the competition—especially the judges.
Thursday,
November 10: Computer Science Workshop: “VIM Beginner's Workshop for EMACS Users.”
6 pm, Milne
130.
Plan
Ahead...
Wednesday,
November 16: ALS workshop:
“Goal Setting – Digging Deeper – Goal
Setting for Your Future.” 12-1 pm., STAG 132.
Pick up where you
left off during our initial goal setting workshop, OR, if you missed our first
session on goal setting, no worries! Attend this session to discuss goals for
future academic terms and future career desires.
Thursday, November 17: Computer Science Workshop: “CVS and Subversion for Everyone.” 6 pm, Milne 130.
Thursday,
November 17: Precision Castparts Management Development
Program information session presented by Todd Ittershagen (General Manager,
PCC Airfoils, Cleveland, OH) and Dave Coates (HR Manager, PCC Structurals,
Portland, OR). 5:30 pm, Career
Center, basement of Kerr
Admin. All interested students are welcome to attend!
Note: On Friday,
November 18, Ittershagen and Coates will be conducting interviews for admission
to the PCC MDP. For more information about this management development
opportunity, check the OSU
Career Center
website, or contact Dave Coates at DCoates@pccstructurals.com
or (503) 353-1084.
Thursday,
December 1: ALS
workshop: “Finals Week
Preparation.” 4-5 pm, MU 213.
Join us for a relaxing
hour to learn how you can create an efficient study approach in preparation for
finals week.
FACULTY/GRADUATE SEMINAR SERIES
Note: Please see the most current ME
Seminar and other OSU seminar information on the bulletin boards in the Rogers main hall near the
Main Office.
Friday, November 11, 3:30-5 pm, Rogers 226. “Transition
to Turbulence, Small Disturbances and Sensitivity Analysis,” presented
by John Singler, Research Associate, OSU Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Predicting transition to turbulence is one of the longstanding problems
in fluid mechanics. Recently, new transition scenarios have been proposed that
are based on the sensitivity of the linearized equations of motion with respect
to small disturbances. These new “mostly linear” theories have increased our
understanding of the transition process, but the role of nonlinearity has not
been explored. In this seminar presentation, Dr. Singler will explore the
interaction of small disturbances with nonlinear model transition problems;
demonstrate that small forcing or small wall roughness can trigger transition;
and show how sensitivity analysis can be used to prediction disturbed systems
behaviors.
ALL ENGINEERING FACULTY are welcome to join us for this seminar. Informal
social time starts at 3:30 (coffee, tea, and cookies provided). Come meet the
speaker(s) and visit with colleagues! Presentation begins at 4 pm sharp.
MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Winter-Term Course Opportunity for OSU Juniors and Seniors. For
the past two years, the “Last-Year
Experience“ course has been taught as a non-credit
ALS class. This course has now been
approved as a 2 credit course, ALS 295, and will be taught during winter term.
(Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:20 in the Powell
Leadership Center,
Memorial Union.) The “Last-Year Experience“ is a course intended to help students
prepare for post graduation days. Course instructors are Don Johnson, Memorial
Union; Marlis Miller, Organizational Consultant, Portland;
James Schupp, Smith Barney, Corvallis. The areas of focus are:
- Finance / investments / Budgeting
- Job Search / Networks / Mentors
- Communication
- Self exploration for life
- Organizational Integration
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.
We’re in the Second Week of ME Student
Advising Appointments! If
you’re a freshman or sophomore and haven’t yet scheduled a 15-minute appointment
with your academic advisor, please do so immediately. The advising sign-up
sheet is in Dearborn
102 (the new Undergraduate Services location). The three-week advising
period ends on November 18. If you are not sure who your advisor
is, check the bulletin board outside Dearborn
102.
NOTE: Juniors
and Senior ME students whose PIN# is NOT posted on the
bulletin board outside Dearborn
102, may need to meet with their advisor. Check with the undergraduate office
staff. Also, any student expecting to graduate within two terms should also
schedule an appointment with their advisor.
Also, for those who would
like to look ahead, here’s the rundown for registering for winter term:
November
13th – Priority Registration begins
November
20th – Freshman/Sophomores Registration begins
December
1st – Registration ends
December
9th – End of Fall Term
Computer Lab Closure for Thanksgiving Holiday. During Thanksgiving break (Nov. 24-27), the
computer lab will be closed on Thursday and Friday but open during the week-end,
regular hours.
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
American Society
of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Want to know why you should become a student member of the ASME? Find out
the 10 Top Reasons for joining at http://www.asme.org/jointoday/.
You can apply for membership online, or pick up a paper application form from
Murty Kanury, OSU ASME chapter advisor, Rogers
324.
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 every Wednesday at 6 in Rogers
226.
Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Formula SAE group
will meet every Monday at 6 pm in Rogers
132. Baja SAE group will meet every Wednesday at 6 pm, also in Rogers 132. Fall term
Mini Baja Senior Design meetings are on Mondays at 4 pm in Rogers
230; Formula Senior Design meetings are on Wednesdays, also 4 pm, Rogers 230.
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 (Dearborn 202)
The Congress-Bundestag Youth
Exchange for Young Professionals, a federally funded scholarship to Germany, is a
unique opportunity not only to study but also to work in a foreign country. The
one-year cultural exchange (beginning in late July 2006 and ending in mid-July
2007) is designed to give 75 Americans an understanding and knowledge of
everyday life in Germany
by living with a host family, studying at a German university, and working in a
German company or organization.
This scholarship
includes international airfare; schooling fees; orientation, mid-year and final
seminars; insurance; partial local transportation; and host family stipends.
Participants must provide their own spending money throughout the year.
Participants must be a US
citizen or permanent resident between 18 and 24 years old at the start of the
program; must have a high school diploma, clear career goals and related work
experience; and must possess flexibility, diplomacy, and a strong sense of
American identity. German language skills are not required.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2005.
(Note: This is no longer a postmark date. All materials must be in the CDS
office on December 1.) For more information or to request/download an
application, visit http://www.cdsintl.org/cbyx/cbyxfromusa.htm
or email Catherine Pfaffenroth, Assistant Program Officer, CBYX
for Young Professionals, at cbyx@cdsintl.org
NSF Graduate Fellowship applications are due November 8, 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 6, 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.
The University Honors College
is happy to solicit proposals for the Winter 2006 round of the DeLoach Work Scholarship program. The
application deadline is December 1,
2005. This program supports undergraduates who are willing to work for
their scholarship at a task that materially enhances their academic training. Proposals are faculty-initiated on behalf
of an individual student. Proposals related to undergraduate instructional
programs and innovation are encouraged. For
eligibility, application, and additional program details,
please visit the University
Honors College
website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/honors/students/opportunities/DeLoach.htm
or contact rebekah.lancelin@oregonstate.edu
(7-6400).
JOB and INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME STUDENTS
Note: Please see the most current job
and internship opportunities on the bulletin boards in the Rogers main hall near the Main Office. Career
Resources also has ME-related job postings; this information is available
through the Beaver Recruiting System, http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php
Internships
Interested in doing
an INTERNSHIP ABROAD? Check
out the options available through the OSU IE3 Global Internships office, http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/.
For a partial listing of current international engineering internship
locations, see http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/employers.html#engineering.
Deadline for spring term ’06 internship applications is November 15th.
ATS SYSTEMS OREGON has an open Mechanical Engineering Intern
position and would like to staff the position with an OSU student. We are
looking for someone to work 10-20 hours a week at a rate of $10.00 - $12.00 an
hour depending on qualifications. The assignment should last about 9
months. For more information, see attached “ATS Internship” document.
Applicants can apply via email at humanresources@atsor.com, or send
your application via U.S.
mail to 2121 NE Jack London St, Corvallis, OR 97330.
ENTRY POINT! is an American Association for the
Advancement of Science (AAAS) program
that offers summer internships for
students with disabilities at major companies throughout the US, such as IBM and Morgan Chase,
as well as Federal Government agencies such as NASA and NOAA.
Internships are available to full-time graduate and undergraduate students in
Science, Math, Engineering, and related fields. Interviews for Entry Point!
internships will be held on Thursday, November 10th, in the OSU Career
Center. A
3.0 GPA and US
citizenship are required, and eligibility is restricted to students with disabilities. To schedule your interview, please call
(541) 737-4098 by Tuesday, November 8th. Students will be
expected to bring proof of citizenship, academic transcripts and resumes to
their interview. Please prepare and print the pre-application that is
attached and bring it with you to your interview. Should you have any
questions, please call Rani Jeannette at (541) 737-4098.
A JELD-WEN internship is a hands-on
management training opportunity to learn our business from the inside out, and
see if we're a perfect fit for your future, right upon graduation. For more
information, visit http://www.jwinterns.com/
Jobs
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. U. S.
citizenship is required. For more information, contact: Ed Dyer, Manager,
Structural Dynamics, BAE Systems, 4800 East River Road, Minneapolis, Minnesota
55421-1498. Phone: 763.572.4729. Email: edward.dyer@baesystems.com.
COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT (formerly the Lancair Certified
Aircraft Company) is looking for one or two entry Liaison Engineers.
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 Bend, Oregon,
with a salary range of $38K to $48K. We would like to fill these openings
in January. To apply email resume to Jacob Singleton, Structures
Engineer, jacob.singleton@flycolumbia.com.
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 Albany, OR,
facility.
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 North America.
This is a great full-time opportunity for a recent ME grad, with
a lot of opportunity for advancement. The starting pay rate for this
position is $18-$20/hour. Applicants can apply directly from our website,
www.CampusPoint.com.
For more information, contact Adam Smith, Campus Programs Manager, CampusPoint
Portland, 720 SW Washington
Street, Suite 330, Portland, OR 97205,
(503) 595-2390 Ext.
219.
JOHNSON CRUSHERS INTERNATIONAL (JCI), a MECOP member and manufacturer of
heavy equipment for the aggregate industry, is currently looking for two Design
Engineers. We will consider MECOP graduates of any
experience level; quality and attitude of the candidates will determine who is
hired. JCI is a 50-million-dollar-a-year company and is owned by ASTEC, a
500-million-dollar-a-year company. We offer a good benefits package,
competitive wages and a pleasant work environment in Eugene, OR.
The work is challenging and interesting and the company and the industry are
growing. The person below can supply contact information on recent MECOP
interns and MECOP graduates in our department. Apply to: Bob Carnes, Manager of
Engineering, JCI, Inc., 86470
Franklin Blvd., Eugene, OR 97405;
bcarnes@jcieug.com;
541 988 9421
KEEN ENGINEERING/STANTEC have recently
merged and are actively seeking engineering graduates who interested in working
in building system design for a
consulting engineering firm. We are a leader in sustainable building
design and would like to reach out to job seekers who have experience/interest
in green building design. Our Seattle and San Francisco offices are
both seeking recent and upcoming grads. For information on Junior,
Intermediate, and Senior Mechanical Designer/Engineer positions currently
available at these locations, go to http://www.stantec.com/careers/careeropportunities/default.htm
and select Seattle or San Francisco in the “Careers by Location” drop-down box.
MOKUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., an Arizona
based Aerospace company currently has openings for Guidance,
Navigation & Control (GNC) Systems Engineers. U.S. Citizenship is
required for all positions. A minimum of a BS Degree in Engineering,
Physics, Mathematics or Engineering Computer Science are all required for
all positions (IT and Technology degrees do not fulfill this
requirement). All candidates must be eligible for a U.S. DoD
Security Clearance. All positions are located in Arizona and all positions include company
provided relocation. The job descriptions listed below represent a cross
section of positions that are available. There are many other
opportunities for candidates with lower experience levels. Individuals who
would like to be considered for these positions should email their resume
(as a Word attachment or as text), along with answers to the 4 questions below,
to RJ Daidone, rj@mokumservices.com
.
1. Are you a
citizen of the United States?
(U.S.
citizenship is required for all positions)
2. What is your
yearly salary requirement?
3. What is the
amount of time it would take for you to be ready to start a new position in Arizona?
4. Do you have an
active U.S. Security Clearance? If so, what level? If not, have you held one in
the past? What level?
Representative
ME-related positions available at Mokum Technologies:
Sr Systems Engineer I - Guidance System Design & Analysis
Sr Systems Engineer II - Simulation & Performance Analysis
Principal Systems Engineer - Simulation Lead
Sr Principal Systems Engr - Guidance System Design & Analysis
Principal Systems Engineer - GNC Design & Analysis
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.
PRECISION CASTPARTS is recruiting qualified engineering
graduates to participate in the PCC Management Development Program (MDP).
Training the next generation of management is essential to PCC’s continued
success as an industry leader. The MDP is designed to teach participants
the critical aspects of PCC’s business so that they can effectively influence
the future direction of the company. During their 24-month training
period, MDP participants rotate through two divisions and at least four
positions. The rotations involve on-the-job assignments that provide maximum
exposure to PCC’s operations. With numerous manufacturing facilities throughout
the United States,
participants of the MDP will be required to relocate as assigned.
Qualifications: Quality is not a negotiable item
in our business; it is a given. Our customers expect it, but, more
importantly, we expect it of ourselves and of the people we hire. We look for high standards, dedication to
quality, attention to detail, excellent organizational
skills, creativity, and integrity. Based on the needs of our industry, our
preferred candidates hold degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science,
Industrial Engineering, and/or Metallurgical Engineering.
Performance
Evaluation and Compensation: The MDP is designed for participants to succeed, but standards for
success are high. MDP participant performance is reviewed on a semi-annual
basis. Each participant is assigned a mentor who supports the participant
throughout the program; in addition, participants have assignment coaches for
each rotation. MDP base compensation and benefits are very competitive, and MDP
participants also share in PCC’s profits through the quarterly bonus
program.
Employment: PCC has remarkable career
opportunities, and MDP participants are uniquely positioned to take advantage
of career growth opportunities.
RLW, Inc is an early start-up company looking for an
qualified ME investigator. Attached
to this bulletin is a summary of my invention, a “Non-Intrusive Fall Protection
Device, System, and Method” (patent pending). We are currently writing a
proposal for funding from the NIH, and we are partnering with the VA Patient
Safety Group in Tampa, FL. I am seeking an imaginative engineering
generalist with a research track record. This could be a recent PhD, someone
still working on their PhD who wants to take a break, or anyone other qualified
individual. The successful applicant should have good organizational skills and
an interest in start-up company management. This would be a half-time position,
and work location is up to the employee. Its a great
opportunity for the adventurous! For more information, please contact
Brian Wolf,
President, RLW, Inc., 340 "A" St ., Ashton, OR
97520; 541.425.0295;
brw314@hotmail.com
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
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FACULTY
POSITIONS
UNIVERSITY
OF ARKANSAS. The Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas
is undergoing expansion and new faculty members are expected to be hired over
the next few years. Applications are invited for two positions at the Assistant
Professor level or one position at the Assistant Professor level and one
position at the Professor level with a start date of August 2006. The research
area at the Assistant Professor level is in mechatronic systems. The research
area at the Professor level is open. We are also looking to enhance our
teaching in traditional areas of mechanical engineering that include
manufacturing, machine design or controls. Successful candidates will be
expected to develop and teach graduate courses in their research area.
A Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field is required.
At the Assistant Professor level successful candidates must have a demonstrated
potential for developing a strong and cutting edge research program and a
commitment to teaching excellence and advising. Professor candidates must be of
recognized national stature as evidenced by leadership in their field of
expertise, publications, professional recognition and external funding. We are
especially interested in applicants with interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary
engineering expertise who can develop collaborations within the College and
University. Persons from academia, research labs, or industries are encouraged
to apply.
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
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701-1201
Phone: 479-575-3153
Fax: 479-575-6982
E-mail: griffin@uark.edu
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Arizona State University
has two tenure-track positions open at either the assistant or associate
professor rank for August 2006. Duties include teaching
undergraduate/graduate courses in core disciplines, scholarly publication,
developing externally-funded research, and mentoring students. Required:
earned doctorate in engineering or related science; record of teaching, research
and service experience appropriate to rank; demonstrated commitment to teaching
excellence and ability to collaborate on multi-disciplinary research
initiatives. Senior candidates must have a distinguished record of
achievement as evidenced by leadership in field of expertise, publications,
professional recognition and extramural funding. Desired: doctorate in
mechanical or aerospace engineering; specialization and experience in the
following areas: Biomechanical Engineering: biomechanics, biosystems
control/dynamics, biotransport, biophysics, biosensors, bioMEMS; Computational
Engineering: computational mechanics, computational fluid dynamics,
multi-scale/physics modeling, simulation science, computational
bionanotechnology. Review of applications begins November 15, 2005; if
not filled, weekly until search is closed. Mail a cover letter, detailed
résumé, brief statement of research and teaching interests, and contact
information for three professional references to: Professor Kyle Squires, Faculty
Search Committee Chair, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Arizona State University, Box 876106, Tempe, AZ 85287-6106. 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/
Also at ARIZONA STATE
UNIVERSITY. The School
of Earth and Space Exploration and the
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Arizona State
University invite
applications for up to two joint tenured or tenure-track position at the Full
or Associate Professor level in terrestrial/space systems engineering.
ASU’s new School
of Earth and Space
Exploration (SESE) seeks to create an environment in which science and
engineering students are integrated throughout their undergraduate years and
participate at the senior and graduate level in complex, 1-2 year long modular
projects with both science and engineering components. SESE will bring
together natural science and engineering students into working teams and
prepare students in both their core disciplines and in their ability to
participate in high-level, transdisciplinary exploration projects. The
successful faculty applicant will be expected to provide leadership and develop
collaborations in terrestrial and/or space systems engineering by interacting
with and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, teaching graduate and
undergraduate classes in related areas, developing and sustaining a core
research program, and performing international, national, and local
service. Research areas may include mission analysis and design, robotic
vehicles, operation in extreme environments, system dynamics and control,
morphing/adaptive systems, and integrated systems engineering. Required
qualifications are a Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or a closely
related discipline; demonstrated accomplishments in research, teaching, and
service commensurate with the position of either Full or Associate Professor;
and potential to develop and sustain major mission-related research.
Desired qualifications include the demonstrated ability to establish and
implement research projects that bridge traditional science and engineering
boundaries; the ability to facilitate interaction among students from a variety
of scientific and engineering disciplines in a project-based learning
environment, implementation experience with terrestrial or planetary
exploration missions; a record of industry, national lab, NASA, Department of
Defense, or Department of Energy experience or interactions; and evidence of
ability to attract major research funding. The selected candidate will
collaborate in research and teaching with faculty in both SESE and MAE.
Review of materials will begin January 9, 2006 and will continue until the position
is filled. Please submit a cover letter including a statement of
professional research and teaching interests and goals, a curriculum vitae, and
names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional
references to Dr. Philip R. Christensen, Chair, SESE Faculty Search Committee,
Geological Sciences, Campus Box 871404, Arizona
State University,
Tempe, AZ
85287-1404.
BOISE STATE. The College of Engineering at Boise State
University seeks one
faculty member for a tenure-track opening in Mechanical Engineering. The
successful candidate will be expected to make a balanced contribution in both
teaching and research, supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and
collaborate with existing faculty and local industry to develop and sustain
funded research programs. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise
and interest in energy systems and related areas. The appointment is targeted
for the assistant professor level; however, candidates with exceptional
qualifications will be considered for a senior level appointment. An earned
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field is required.
To be considered
for this position, qualified applicants should submit a curriculum vitae,
statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and contact
information for at least 3 professional references to: Dr. James R. Ferguson,
Chair of ME Search Committee, Mechanical Engineering, 1910 University Drive, Boise
State University, Boise, Idaho, 83725-2075.
Applications may also be emailed to bblank@boisestate.edu. Review of
applications will begin on November 15, 2005 and will continue until a
qualified applicant pool is established.
DUKE UNIVERSITY. The Pratt
School of Engineering invites applications for a tenure track faculty position
in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. NOTE: This position
would be appropriate for someone with a Mechanical Engineering background. The
Department seeks candidates to establish research programs related to the following
areas: (1) analytical, computational and/or experimental study of the dynamics
of materials and structures; (2) integration of sensors and simulators for
performance evaluation of structural systems.
Successful
candidates will have an established research record with demonstrative
visibility in civil engineering, will be capable of obtaining competitive
external research funding, will plan to actively contribute to teaching at both
the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will hold a Ph.D. in engineering at
the time of appointment.
The Department
anticipates hiring at the Assistant Professor level,
however an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level with tenure is
available for exceptional individuals. Applications should be submitted electronically
via http://cee.duke.edu/employment/ and must include a cover letter; curriculum
vitae; statement of research describing past, present and planned future
activities; statement of teaching experiences and philosophies; and the names
and all contact information for at least three references. Information about
the Pratt School of Engineering and the Department is available at
http://www.pratt.duke.edu and http://www.cee.duke.edu. Evaluation of
applications will begin on January 10, 2006, but applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.
JOHNS HOPKINS. The Johns Hopkins University Department of
Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a full-time tenure-track
faculty position in the general area of mechanics of materials. Modeling and
simulations that address the interfaces between atomic and continuum length
scales are of particular interest, but all outstanding candidates will be
considered. Scientific issues addressed at small scales may involve
applications to nanotechnology and biology. The research environment includes
strong groups in experimental mechanics and materials behavior at small scales.
Opportunities for interactions across the University include the NSF MRSEC on
Nanostructured Materials, the Whitaker Biomedical Engineering Institute, and
the NSF ERC for Computer-Integrated Surgical Systems and Technology. Preference
will be given to applicants at the assistant professor level, but exceptionally
qualified candidates at all ranks will be considered. The successful candidate
must have a doctorate, and is expected to establish a strong, independent,
internationally recognized research program as well as contribute fully to both
undergraduate and graduate instruction. All applications should be submitted
electronically (before January 6, 2006) as a single PDF document to:
me-search@jhu.edu. Electronic applications should include a cover letter
describing the principal expertise of the applicant, a statement of teaching
and research interests and experiences, a complete resume, and the names of at
least three references. The Department
is committed to building a diverse environment; women and minorities are
strongly encouraged to apply. The Johns
Hopkins University
is an EEO/AA Employer.
TEXAS A&M. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M
University invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Mechanics Division.
Applicants are sought at the level of Assistant Professor but applicants at the
Associate Professor level will also be considered. Expertise is desired in
computational mechanics with interests in one or more of the following areas:
biomechanics, composites, polymer mechanics, fluid-structure interaction,
fatigue and damage. 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 to develop an externally funded
independent research program, and publish in leading scholarly journals. The
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. Information
on the Department of Mechanical Engineering can be found at
http://www.mengr.tamu.edu/. Applicants should submit a detailed resume, a brief
summary of research and teaching interests and plans, and the names and
addresses of three references to:
Mechanics Faculty
Search Committee c/o Dr. J. N. Reddy, Department of Mechanical Engineering-
3123, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3123. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
TUFTS UNIVERSITY. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University invites applications for tenure-track
faculty positions in all areas of mechanical engineering, but especially
welcomes applicants in controls or biomedical applications. We anticipate that the positions will be filled
at the rank of Full Professor, but we will also consider exceptionally
qualified candidates at a lower rank. We seek candidates, strongly committed to
teaching and mentoring, with preeminent research records. Candidates are
encouraged to visit http://www.ase.tufts.edu/mechanical
for more information about the Department.
Candidates should
possess an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Candidates should offer evidence of excellence in teaching and research and
strong leadership skills. Industrial
experience is highly desirable. We particularly desire to recruit an individual
with the interest and demonstrated ability to assume the role of department
chair in the near future. Application review begins January 1, 2006 and will
continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit a letter of
application, research and educational plans, curriculum vitae and the names and
contact information for three references to Professor Vincent Manno, Committee
Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tufts
University, Medford, MA
02155 and via
email to vincent.manno@tufts.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA. The School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) at
the University of Oklahoma invites applications for tenure track-faculty
positions in (a) Thermal Sciences with emphasis in combustion, engines,
propulsion, and design of thermal systems, and (b) Solid Mechanics with
emphasis in nano-mechanics, nano-materials, or adaptive structures; candidates
with experience in micro-manufacturing and multi-scale design or optimization
are also encouraged to apply. Although the positions are expected to be filled
at Assistant/Associate Professor level, eminently qualified candidates could
also be considered for Professor/Endowed Chair positions. Candidates should
have a Ph.D. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.
Successful candidates are expected to develop and pursue a strongly funded
research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction.
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 Sarkeys
Energy Center,
Center for Structural Control, Biomedical Engineering Center, Center for
Engineering Optimization, and Center for Aircraft and Systems/Support
Infrastructure.
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
or contact Dr. S. R. Gollahalli, Director, School
of Aerospace and Mechanical
Engineering, 865 Asp Avenue, Room
212, Norman, OK 73019. Phone: (405) 325-1728
Fax: (405) 325-1088 e-mail:
gollahal@ou.edu
UNIVERSITY
OF TORONTO. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for an
academic tenure-stream position in the area of thermofluids engineering. The
preferred candidate would be an experimentalist, who could make use of our very
extensive laboratory facilities. Exceptional opportunities exist for growth in
either of the Department’s strategic focus areas of biomedical engineering and
alternative energy systems. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in
Mechanical Engineering or a related field, an outstanding academic and research
record that normally requires a minimum of 2-4 years of postdoctoral research
experience, and effective teaching ability. Duties will include undergraduate
and graduate teaching, research, and departmental service. Salary and academic
rank are commensurate with qualifications. Suggested start date is July 1,
2006.
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 Toronto*, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8. The closing date for all
applications to be received is *December 1, 2005*. http://www.mie.utoronto.ca/
UNIVERSITY
OF UTAH. The
Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah
has two tenure-track positions at the early to mid-career level specializing in
the area of Solid Mechanics beginning Fall Semester, 2006. The candidates
should be qualified to teach courses in solid mechanics and other core
Mechanical Engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and are
expected to develop a very active research program in support of the
department's overall vision for growth. Preferred research and teaching
interests include computational and/or experimental solid mechanics applied to
problems in biomechanics, nanomechanics, composite and multi-functional
materials, advanced energy systems, or other areas of applied solid mechanics.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in
Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. United States citizenship (or
permanent residency) and industrial experience are preferred but not required.
Applicants should
send a current resume, a brief letter indicating research and teaching
interest, and contact information for a minimum of three references to:
Mechanics Search
Committee, University of Utah Department Of Mechanical Engineering, 50 S
Central Campus Dr Rm 2110, Salt Lake City Ut 84112-9208
or by e-mail to:
mechanics_search@mech.utah.edu
Applications will
be accepted until the positions are filled. Early submissions will be
appreciated. The Search Committee will start reviewing applications in December
2005. http://www.mech.utah.edu/
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