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MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN BULLETIN SECTIONS—QUICK LINKS ME–IME Faculty/Graduate
Seminars Job and Internship
Postings—ME & IME Students Faculty and Post-Doc Positions HAVEN’T STARTED YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING YET? CONSIDER PURCHASING the ALL-NEW MECHANICAL ENGINEERING T-SHIRT
for ALL YOUR FRIENDS and LOVED ONES (not to mention yourself!) The OSU Chapter
of Pi Tau Sigma is pleased to announce our pre-order
sale for 2006-07 Order your shirts no later
than 4 pm this Friday, November 17th,
in Covell 118. Please bring exact change or make checks out to “Pi Tau
Sigma.” Shirts will be available for pickup after Thanksgiving. OUR
CONGRATULATIONS… …to the many great entries in last Thursday’s ME 101 Creative
Design Contest. There were some very colorful and creative designs.
Team “Saturday Night Beavers” won the competition with a crowd-pleasing show
and a design that worked both well and consistently. AND
OUR THANKS… …to the ME and IME faculty members and students who generously
contributed their time and expertise to speak with prospective engineering
students and their parents at Saturday’s Beaver Open House. NOV. 13–17 IS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2006. Highlights of the week at OSU include a celebration of the Peace
Corps and returned OSU Peace Corps Volunteers on Tuesday, Nov. 14; an
International Degree poster session highlighting ID students' research and an
international career panel discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 15; and a Fulbright
Award information session for faculty on Thursday, Nov. 16. For more
information on all events and contact information, see the complete schedule
at: http://oregonstate.edu/international/IEW. Monday, November 13: Formula
SAE team meeting. Monday, November 13: EWB-OSU general meeting. Monday, November 13: Microgravity Flight Team meeting. Tuesday, November 14:
Pi Tau Sigma tutoring session for ENGR 211, 212, 213 students. Tuesday, November 14: Infosys Technologies info session. Wednesday, November 15: Baja
SAE team meeting. Wednesday, November 15: Engineers
Without Borders project meeting. Thursday, November 16: Weatherford
Fireside Chat with Jim Sheldon, President of Automation Tooling Systems (ATS) Friday, November 17:
Center for Teaching and Learning Workshop: “Addressing Student Learning Styles
in Your Classrooms.” Friday, November 17: ”Nanotechnologies
and Nanoelectronic Devices for Future VLSI
Applications”—public
lecture by Intel Senior Fellow and ONAMI Board of Directors member Dr. Robert Chau. Friday, November 17: Extended
deadline for EWB T-shirt Contest entries. Design an
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 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! Please submit all entries to Douglas Van Bossuyt (
Douglas.VanBossuyt@gmail.com) by Plan Ahead... Thursday, November 30: Annual
ME 382 Design Competition. Thursday, November 30: OSU Masters of Business Administration
(MBA) Program Info Session. Thursday, December 7: Rescheduled SMTA workshop: “Designing for Lead-Free.” See
Announcements section for details. MISCELLANEOUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
[back to top] Departments-wide… NEW ENGINEERS WITHOUT
BORDERS–OSU SUBGROUPS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS. If you are interested in
joining the following new EWB-OSU groups, please email Kelsey Edwardsen at
kelseyedwardsen@gmail.com, and she will put you all in touch with the group
leader. §
Sustainability
Group. This group is charged with determining which aspects of our project must
be monitored with regards to ecological, social, environmental, and structural sustainability
for the future implications of the project, and with devising a methodology for
tracking the impact. §
Potters
for Peace / Education. This group will
fund-raise and seek sponsorships to subsidize 40–50 filters for the
families in El Naranjito and Las Mercedes. The group will also design and
lead outreach efforts to educate community members about the filters and the system
we are seeking to implement. RESCHEDULED DESIGNING FOR LEAD FREE—SMTA TRAINING WORKSHOP. The Oregon Chapter of SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association)
has rescheduled the chapter training day on designing for lead free. The new date is Thursday, SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR
ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN OUS ENGINEERING RECRUITING SURVEY NEEDS YOU! The FALL ADVISING NOW IN
PROGRESS. The 3-week fall advising period for ME, IME, and Gen Ed
undergraduates runs through Wednesday, November 22. If you haven’t
yet scheduled a 15-minute appointment with your advisor during this time, do so
in Dearborn 102 ASAP. You will receive your PIN for winter term
registration during your advising appointment. REGISTER
SOON FOR THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING EXAM REVIEW COURSE. A review course will be offered during winter term for
students planning to take the FE exam this spring. Review topics include
Electrical Fundamentals, Statics, Dynamics, Materials Science, Strength of
Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Engineering Economics. To
register for the FE review course, come to COVL 117 between NASA ANNOUNCES 2006-07 AERONAUTICS COMPETITION
FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. The
Fundamental Aeronautics Program of the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
at NASA Headquarters is pleased to announce this year’s aeronautics competition
for the 2006-07 academic year. For this year’s
competition, students are invited to propose solutions for complex technical
problems in hypersonic and supersonic flight; subsonic fixed and rotary wing
transport; or Mars entry, descent, and landing. Some of these challenges occur
in Earth's atmosphere, others occur in space. Individuals, small
(<10-person), and larger undergraduate/graduate student teams are all
invited to participate. Multi-disciplinary, multi-department teams are
encouraged. College entries are due in late April. For competition details,
visit http://aero.larc.nasa.gov/competitions_univ.htm. STILL TRYING TO PICK A MAJOR? CONSIDER
REGISTERING FOR IE 113, “Careers in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.” IE 113 (CRN 26337) is a 1 credit-hour course
being offered Winter term 2007. Taught by Dr. Toni Doolen, this class will meet
on Mondays in Covell 218 ME 206, “HOW ENGINEERS SERVE SOCIETY,” IS BEING OFFERED AGAIN
THIS WINTER. This is a 1-hour, P/N class that meets Wednesdays NEW WINTER TERM COURSE OFFERING: ME 450/550,
HEAT TRANSFER IN MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. Description:
Intermediate heat transfer
which will explore several applied heat transfer problems based on combined
mode heat transfer, transient high flux heating/cooling and design of heat
transfer systems. Textbook: This course will use the same text used in
ME 332; Incorpera and Dewitt: “Fundamentals of Heat
and Mass Transfer,” with additional handout material as necessary. Prerequisite:
ME 332 (or equivalent undergrad course in heat transfer). Instructor: Jim
Liburdy, 310 Grad Students/Faculty/Staff CALL FOR HONORARY DOCTORATE
DEGREE NOMINATIONS. The Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the Honorary Doctorate degree.
Nominees should be distinguished educators, scholars, scientists, business
people, creative artists, reformers, or humanitarians whose accomplishments are
recognized as "making a difference" well beyond the bounds of their
formal discipline; that is, to the broader audience of society both nationally
and internationally. Their recognition is intended to honor them as individuals
and also to contribute to the stature and visibility of §
A letter of nomination identifying the
individual, affiliation (complete address), and area of achievement §
A brief (approximately two pages) biography of
the nominee, including a clear explanation of the broad significant
contributions to society of the nominee, and a description of the area(s) of
achievement which clearly conveys what the impact of the accomplishments has
been. Note: All
nominations are to be considered confidential. In particular, nominations should
not be discussed with the nominee! This is an important function for UPCOMING NSF-SPONSORED WORKSHOP FOR STEM
EDUCATORS: Breaking Barriers In Communication: Technology-Enabled Active
Learning in STEM Disciplines. At this June 2007 workshop in §
Exchange ideas with other STEM-discipline active
learning proponents §
Learn to use Ubiquitous Presenter (a Tablet PC-based
active learning system §
Prepare to participate in a multi-institutional
study of the impact of active learning. Selected
participants receive a grant toward the purchase of a Tablet PC! Applications
due January 10, 2007: See http://www.cs.ucsd.edu/~bsimon/CCLI07
for details. WANTED: FACULTY
MEMBER-IN-RESIDENCE (FMR) FOR WISE INTERNS. An
outstanding individual capable of teaching and mentoring engineering students
on the interaction between engineering, technology, and public
policy is sought to serve as a Faculty Member-In-Residence (FMR) for the 2007
Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program. The WISE
program offers a unique opportunity to 3rd and 4th year engineering
students to spend the summer of 2007 in NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR LL
STEWART FACULTY SCHOLARS. Newly established in 2005, the L.L. Stewart Faculty
Scholars Program recognizes outstanding faculty at TAC FALL WORKSHOPS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF.
Technology Across the Curriculum (TAC) offers no-cost workshops for
faculty and staff in order to augment academic instruction. Learn what's
new in Blackboard 7 in less than 30 minutes! Get hands-on
assistance in managing your course Blackboard sites and online resources.
Learn simple techniques with audio, podcasting,
video, digital photography, and document scanning. Improve your skills
using PowerPoint for lectures and presentations; or methods of website design
and production. More than 100 workshops, overviews, and clinics are offered
through TAC this term. See the schedule and registration pages at http://oregonstate.edu/tac or
contact TAC@oregonstate.edu
(541-737-3811). TAC also offers a multi-media lab to order to support
educational needs. The following facilities are available to faculty
and staff, with assistance available from TAC: Video editing workstation;
Digital Photography workstation; Document scanning workstation; Digital video
cameras; Digital photography cameras; Digital Audio recorder; Video tape to DVD
transfer. We highly recommend that users attend a workshop relevant to the
equipment that they intend to use prior to engaging in a project.
Registration is required for use of the workstations and equipment in order to
prevent schedule conflicts with workshops and other users. See the
schedule and registration pages at http://oregonstate.edu/tac, or
contact TAC@oregonstate.edu
(541-737-3811). 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 UPCOMING ME–I No ME–IME Seminars scheduled for this week. NOTE:
The Departments of Mechanical and Industrial & Manufacturing
Engineering are currently scheduling their Winter Term 2007 faculty–grad
seminars. If you would like either to present a seminar yourself or to nominate
another presenter for winter term, please contact Dr. Ping Ge at christine.ping-ge@oregonstate.edu. Thank you! SCHOLARSHIPS
and FELLOWSHIPS [back to top] CONGRESS-BUNDESTAG YOUTH EXCHANGE (CBYX)
FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS. The CBYX for Young Professionals is a scholarship
program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. It is designed to give
participants understanding for everyday life, education, and professional
training in GAANN FELLOWSHIPS OFFERED FOR ME DOCTORAL
STUDIES at the The US
Army Materiel Command (AMC) is currently recruiting engineering
graduates for the AMC FELLOWS PROGRAM. This is a is a fast-track program that provides the opportunity for
a graduate education while beginning a career with AMC. Program
details may be found at http://www.amccareers.com/amcfellowsprogram.htm. Interested engineers should fill
out the Fellows Response Form available at http://www.amccareers.com/response%20form.htm. For more information about the AMC,
visit http://www.amc.army.mil/. THE
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM is open to US
citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well
as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances. This program offers 1–3-year
postdoctoral fellowships designed to increase the involvement of scientists and
engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas of
interest and relevance to the Navy. This program has a rolling
admission. Go to: http://www.asee.org/nrl to learn more about the program. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS [back to top] 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 ASME–OSU 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 (HPV) The HPV
team is affiliated with the OSU chapter of ASME and shares a similar role in
the The IIE provides leadership in developing
students as industrial engineers. IEE participation enhances students’ networking
and leadership skills and offers fun events for students to participate in. To
learn more about the IIE, visit our web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie/. You
can also email IIE Membership Chair Adam Eriksen at eriksena@gmail.com for
more information about membership and meetings. 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, 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 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 on Mondays
at 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. SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (SMTA) —OSU CHAPTER. The
SMTA is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical
experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including
microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations. For more
information or to join the SMTA, visit www.smta.org. 2006-07
officers for the OSU chapter of SMTA are Tram
Le, president; Chris Gregg, vice president; Roger Day, secretary; and Eric Hysell, treasurer. The faculty advisor is Dr. Toni Doolen. JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME & IME STUDENTS [back to top] Note: Job and internship opportunities for ME and
IME students are also posted on the bulletin boards outside Internships PAID SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP WITH NREIP. Applications
are now open for the Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP),
administered by the American Society for Engineering Education and sponsored by
the Office of Naval Research (ONR). NREIP is a 10-week summer research opportunity for junior-
and senior-level undergraduates and graduate students, under the guidance of a
mentor, at a participating Navy Laboratory (list of participating universities
is available at http://www.asee.org/nreip). The stipend amounts for
the program are $5,500 for
undergraduate students and
$6,500 for graduate students. ATS
SYSTEMS OREGON is looking to fill one Mechanical Engineer
Intern
position. The qualified candidate will work 10-20 hours a week
at a rate of $10.00 - $12.00 an hour depending on qualifications. The
assignment will last about 6- 9 months. Internship description:
Responsible for designing the required mechanisms and selecting and integrating
a broad spectrum of components and subsystems including: robotics, servo axis, pneumatics, fluidics dispensing systems, vibratory feeders,
lasers, vision, sensors, and conveyors. Works on assignments that are
semi-routine in nature, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted
practice is required. Normally receives general instructions on routine
work, detailed instructions on new assignments. Internship Functions
include assisting mechanical engineers with purchased part research and
selection, drafting, and documentation. Performing engineering calculations
with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature,
pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs. Along with
analyzing engineering drawings and specifications to determine shape,
dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and
products. Presenting designs during internal and Customer project reviews. Must
follow all applicable ATSOR ISO procedures and provide superior customer service to all internal and
external customers. Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner
and punctual to work-related prearrangements. Qualifications: Must be
registered as a student in an accredited Bachelor’s Degree program for
Mechanical Engineering with Junior or Senior standing. Ability
to use and learn CAD systems. Display safety consciousness in all
activities. Applicants can apply via email at humanresources@atsor.com, or via 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 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 EATON
CORPORATION. Eaton’s Internship
program is for students pursuing a BS or MS degree in electrical, mechanical,
industrial, or manufacturing engineering. The objective of the internship
program is to develop students in the engineering function through a practical
experience, as well as assist in the personal development of leadership
competencies through training, networking and coaching. Internship assignments
will help participants develop a wide range of leadership and functional
competencies within the field of engineering.
Opportunities are available both for students interested in specific
engineering areas such as operations, lean, or supply chain and for those
interested in broader engineering roles. This internship program provides
candidates with great exposure to the company and would prepare them for a
potential opportunity to join the Eaton Leadership Development Programs or an
engineering role within one of Eaton’s plants upon graduation. Successful candidates must possess
outstanding academic credentials, strong analytical skills, have excellent
written and oral communication skills, and have demonstrated a strong desire
and ambition to be a leader. Successful
candidates must have a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher. A second language is also beneficial but not
required. For more information and application instructions, please contact
Lisa Veltri, Manager, Development Programs
Recruitment & Selection, lisakveltri@eaton.com. 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;
open until position filled] §
NEW! Industrial Engineering Intern (6 months). Through a variety of projects and
interactions with management and executive management, this intern will have
multiple opportunities to apply IE concepts while gaining invaluable on-the-job
experience. Completing this internship significantly increases an individual’s
chances for full-time employment with Microchip upon graduation. Position
Summary: Assist in coordination and planning for wafer fab start-up and
expansion. Help improve manufacturing efficiency. Essential Functions: Conduct time studies, update and improve fab
reports. Analyze and design workflow and workstations. Participate in
continuous improvement projects. Qualifications: Must be an IE
pro-school student and available Summer/Fall 2007 or Spring/Summer 2008.
Previous engineering-related internship/co-op work experience is a plus. Must have a record of strong academic performance and
extracurricular achievement; exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track
record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity; and
proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Minimum Physical
Qualifications: Must possess the ability to stand 10%, walk 5%, sit 85%. Must also be able to lift 50 lbs, carry 40 lbs,
push and pull 80 lbs. To apply: please reference job code G172; email
your resume to TEKTRONIX has an opening for a Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern. This is a
3–6-month internship opportunity for ME juniors and seniors moving toward an
advanced degree. Join a highly skilled and energetic team of mechanical
engineers developing leading edge test and measurement products including logic
analyzers, oscilloscopes, probes, wireless communication, and video monitoring
and test products. The intern will focus on product design and/or fixture
design using Pro/Engineer; will work closely with vendors to optimize designs
for cost, performance, manufacturability, and reliability; and will be teamed
in a mentoring program with Mechanical Engineer. The internship may involve
specific analysis and testing to known requirements as well as research-oriented
activities. Great opportunity to work in the high tech industry with supportive
people, using state-of-the-art design tools to solve challenging engineering
problems in a creative design atmosphere. Job Requirements Mechanical
Engineering major at junior or senior level. 3.3 minimum GPA.
Knowledge of heat transfer principles, materials, drafting, and manufacturing
processes is required. ProE/CAD experience is highly
desirable. Candidates with less education/experience may be considered for
other opportunities. If interested, e-mail résumé to Jani
Buckmaster, jani.buckmaster@exgate.tek.com. For
more information, contact Brian J. Wood, Senior Manager, Program
Management XEROX. Xerox Corporation ( Jobs 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 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 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 both for
Direct Hire positions and for the company’s Leadership Development Program for Engineers (LDP-E) and Leadership Development Program for
Technical Sales (LDP-TS). §
Direct Hire positions. Due to Eaton’s
diversified industrial offering, talented and motivated engineers are always in
demand to join the organization.
Positions may fall in a variety of functional areas including
operations, lean manufacturing, supply chain, design, or sales. The positions
are developmental opportunities for persons desiring careers in Eaton
Corporation in business, engineering or functional leadership roles. Successful
applicants will have the opportunity to work with peers and management from
various functions within and between Eaton operations/locations. Through various projects and assignments they
will have the opportunity to build upon their classroom experience,
internships, and work experience to gain in depth knowledge of Eaton’s products
and business. For more information and to apply for currently available jobs,
visit http://eatonjobs.com/. §
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 for LDP positions: (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 NEW! ENTEK MANUFACTURING INC., a leader in the
manufacturing of automated processing equipment for the plastics industry, is
seeking a Mechanical Engineer with
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. ENTEK offers competitive wages &
benefits. For a complete job description, please visit our web site www.entek-mfg.com and
click on the Employment tab. Send resume to ENTEK Manufacturing, Attn:
HR-Engr., 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, NEW! EUGENE
WATER AND ELECTRIC BOARD is seeking candidates for two positions: §
Energy Services
engineer. Depending on the applicant pool, we may consider either an
Associate Engineer or a Staff Engineer. Only one position will be filled. The
EWEB Industrial Energy Engineering group provides engineering services in
support of industrial energy management programs; identifies opportunities,
develops recommendations, and influences customers to install energy
conservation projects; applies numeric analysis techniques to analyze potential
energy savings from projects; develops metering and verification plans and
install testing and metering equipment in the field to quantify energy use or
diagnose power quality problems; provides technical support to residential and
commercial photovoltaic and distributed generation programs; and provides
energy efficiency and power quality information to customers. Minimum
qualifications for Staff Engineer: BS in mechanical or electrical
engineering or related field. Minimum of four years of experience working in
the specified field of engineering. Engineering Intern Certificate,
or an equivalent combination of education and experience as required by Oregon
Administrative Rules to apply for enrollment as an Engineering Intern required. Experience under the direction and guidance
of a registered professional engineer preferred. Minimum qualifications for Associate
Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or electrical
engineering or related. For more information about the job and requirements,
see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/EWEB-Energy.html. Closing date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 5:30 pm Pacific time. §
Water
engineer. Depending on the applicant
pool we may consider either a Senior or Staff Engineer. Position Summary: Provide engineering services in the planning,
design, project management, technical support and analysis of water and steam
utility systems (production, transmission, storage, pumping and distribution
facilities). Make engineering decisions
and independent interpretations of empirical data affecting water facility
planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance. Make recommendations
for water and steam system repairs and upgrades. Perform hydraulic modeling and
analysis. Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and tools.
Maintain technical responsibility for area(s) of assignment. Communicate directly with water engineering
customers, including operation, maintenance and construction personnel. Assess
feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering methods and procedures.
Represent the utility internally and externally with organizations governing
standards, guides and regulations in area(s) of assignment. Minimum
qualifications for Senior Engineer: BS in civil, mechanical
or environmental engineering or equivalent combination of education and
experience as required by the Oregon Administrative Rules to apply for
registration as a Professional Engineer. Minimum 8 years experience working in
civil, mechanical or environmental engineering with a minimum of 4 years
experience under the direction and guidance of a registered professional
engineer. Professional Registered Engineer in the State of How to apply: EWEB requires a completed application form
for each position you apply for. You may obtain the REQUIRED application form
& job information from http://www.eweb.org or the job kiosk located near
the Human Resources office. Deposit your completed application in the lobby
kiosk, mail to Human Resources, EWEB, NEW! FLEXTRONICS
INTERNATIONAL, a worldwide leader in Design and Manufacturing with fiscal
year 2006 revenues of USD $15.3 billion, has several opportunities for engineering students who have
completed at least 2 years of engineering coursework to work 10-20 hrs a
week onsite at Hewlett Packard in Corvallis. These part-time employees will
be working with Flextronics and Hewlett Packard R&D Engineering and
manufacturing teams. Find out how engineering is really done on a global
scale. The ideal candidate will have completed 2 years of engineering
courses and at least one programming class. Please contact Rudy Schalk at
715-3287 or rudy.schalk@hp.com with any inquiries. Expected pay rate is
$10-15/hr. [posted FRITO-LAY HEWLETT-PACKARD in Hewlett-Packard is also 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 ( 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 PRECISION WIRE COMPONENTS. This Mechanical
Engineering position requires ability to design, develop, implement, test
and provide process engineering support for all aspects of electro-mechanical
components, equipment and machinery for medical product manufacture. Responsibilities
may include applying engineering knowledge and principles to design machines
(including automation), instruments, robotics etc. Must have
a working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical controls including
PLC’s. Must have precision automation design
experience and design/ build experience with proven independent design
capabilities. Must be team oriented but able to work independently on projects
demanding one hundred millionths of inch accuracy. Must possess the ability to
perform equipment validations and develop process procedures. Must be able to provided process and engineering support to
manufacturing operations. Must have a positive
attitude. Must possess analytical problem solving and
deductive reasoning skills. Must be CAD-literate.
All other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 3-5
years experience in manufacturing of precision medical wire components or
related/ applicable field OR 4 year BSME degree, 3–5 years experience
desirable. Familiarity in engineering processes for scale/size components
(diameters 0.0025 to 0.020, with tolerances +/- 0.0001) using centerless grinding technology involving stainless steel
and nickel titanium materials. Knowledge and experience with the preparation of
Measurement and Process Capability Studies. Lean/JIT and/or
TOC manufacturing methods a plus. Experience in FDA and ISO 9002 or
13485 regulated manufacturing processes for the precision medical wire industry
a plus. Must have a complete working knowledge of PC use including Excel, Solid
Works, AutoCAD, Word and Outlook along with the ability to work under pressure,
be organized and able to communicate effectively with management and subordinates.
We offer competitive wages and benefits. To apply: Apply in person, by
mail, email or FAX 503-691-2370 to Trish McNamara (tmcnamara@PWCWIRE.com), Human Resource Director, Precision Wire
Components, 10230 SW Spokane Ct., Tualatin OR 97062 [posted 11/06/06; end date 11/20/06] SAFEWAY. The Safeway–Portland Division’s Industrial
Engineering Department, located in TYCO
ELECTRONICS/PRECISION INTERCONNECT in NEW! USF REDDAWAY (www.usfc.com) has an opening for an entry-level Industrial Engineer. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct research and analysis of operations for improved productivity and cost
reductions; creatively develop new processes; formulate recommendation to
management, coordinating analysis and expectations; implement approved
operations changes; provide follow up reviews and audits of r ensuring
continued success; coordinate with team members on group projects; and develop
project management skills. Minimum Qualifications: BSIE or equivalent experience; willingness to travel 10%
– 50%; effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; and
proficiency with Microsoft applications, Access, Excel, Visio. Potential
Career Growth: Industrial Engineer; Project Manager; Field Operations
Manager; Company Director. As a member
of our team you will be rewarded with competitive wages and an excellent
benefit plan including 401K. For
immediate consideration, please fax or email your resume to 503-722-3674 / Cheryl.Phipps@usfc.com. [posted
11/13; end date 12/31] XEROX. Xerox Corporation ( FACULTY AND POST-DOC POSITIONS [back to top] For positions posted before 11/06/06,
check archived bulletins at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletin.html Note: Check for additional
mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering positions on two ASEE web
sites: §
Prism classified section—http://www.asee.org/publications/prism/classifieds/index.cfm?categoryID=2 §
Women in Engineering Division job
site—http://www.bagley.msstate.edu/WIED/jobs.html NEW!
Applicants for these positions should have a doctoral degree
in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (which includes physics and materials
science) and should be able to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical or materials engineering. For
the tenure-track positions, a proven funding track record and postdoctoral research and/or teaching
experience are highly desirable as is a commitment to establish a highly productive externally
funded research team. Positions are available starting August 2007. A review of applications will begin on NEW! JOHNS UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS–URBANA-CHAMPAIGN. The Department of Mechanical Science and
Engineering at the Urbana-Champaign campus is actively seeking candidates for
faculty positions, with interests in all areas of mechanical science and
engineering. The new department offers degrees in Mechanical Engineering as
well as Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Details of the department, and the
relevant research areas, can be found at http://mechse.uiuc.edu/. Candidates are sought for full-time,
tenure-track positions at all professorial ranks. Senior-level appointments
will be considered for persons of outstanding achievement. Successful
candidates are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels,
establish and maintain an active, independent research program, and provide
service. A doctoral degree is required, and salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience. In order to insure full consideration,
applications must be received by ABOUT THIS BULLETIN [back to top] The Mechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing
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