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March 24, 2008

 

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Upcoming Events

>THIS WEEK

>PLAN AHEAD…

MIME Seminars

Miscellaneous Announcements

>UNDERGRAD/SCHOOL-WIDE...

>GRAD STUDENTS/ FACULTY/ STAFF

Scholarships and Fellowships

Job and Internship Postings—Students

Faculty and Post-Doc Positions

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TOWN HALL MEETING AT OSU

 

What's does a sustainable Corvallis and Benton County mean to you? Share your vision and help shape the future. The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition is launching a series of town hall meetings that will lead to the creation of a community sustainability action plan. OSU is hosting the first town hall on March 31 at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Join Mayor Charlie Tomlinson and other community leaders in kicking off a series of democratic and highly participatory events, involving as many people from the community as possible. Refreshments at 5:15, program 6 pm–9 pm. Pre-register and provide early input at http://www.sustainablecorvallis.org. For more info, contact brandon.trelstad@oregonstate.edu. 

 

 

CoE KUDOS

 

Congratulations to Brett L. McFarlane, director of undergraduate programs in the OSU College of Engineering, who has been elected region chair for Northwest Region 8 of the National Academic Advising Association. McFarlane will assume this role at the end of the NACADA annual conference this October in Chicago and serve through 2010.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS [back to top]

 

Now you can visit MIME’s event calendar online at: http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/mechanicalengr/

 

This Week

 

Mon–Fri Mar 24–28: SPRING BREAK

 

Plan Ahead... [back to top]

 

Fri Apr 4: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: Wave Energy. Presenter: Robert Paasch, Boeing Professor of Design, OSU School of MIME. 2:30–4 pm, Dearborn 118. (2:30­–3 pm is social time w/coffee and tea. Seminar starts promptly at 3 pm.) NOTE: SEMINAR ROOMS HAVE BEEN CHANGED from Rogers 230 to DEARBORN 118.

 

Thurs Apr 10: Fluid Connector Projects Technology Day at OSU. 9 am–3 pm, Reser Stadium and LaSells Stewart Center. We will have Parker’s tech trailer in the Reser Stadium south parking lot, loaded with the latest in fluid power, hose and fitting technology, and training seminars at the LaSells Stewart Center. Free and open to the public.  For more info and to RSVP, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/TechDay08.pdf.

 

Fri Apr 11: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: An Overview of the ABET Accreditation Process. Presenter: Toni Doolen, Associate Professor, OSU School of MIME. 2:30–4 pm, Dearborn 118. (2:30­–3 pm is social time w/coffee and tea. Seminar starts promptly at 3 pm.)

 

Fri Apr 11: DEADLINE to Submit PRO-SCHOOL Applications. For application, visit http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/index.html. If you have any questions, please see an advisor in Dearborn 102.

 

Tues Apr 15: DEADLINE to Order Faculty Regalia. Order online at: http://www.osubookstore.com/Faculty.asp

 

Fri Apr 18: CTL Workshop: “Survival Skills for New Instructors.” 10:30 am–Noon, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. Refreshments provided. For more info and registration, visit http://oregonstate.edu/ctl/survival_skills_for_new_instructors.html

 

Tues Apr 22 & Wed Apr 23: Commencement Countdown ’08 Event. 10 am–4 pm, MU Ballroom. Order student graduation regalia at this event. After April 28, you can order regalia in the OSU bookstore. After May 1st, students can make phone orders by calling 541-737-0029. For more info, visit http://oregonstate.edu/commencement/countdown.html

 

Thurs Apr 24: CTL Workshop: “Promoting Student Engagement and Understanding Through the Use of Thinking Routines.” 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. Refreshments provided. For more info and registration, visit http://oregonstate.edu/ctl/promoting_student_engagement_and_understanding.html

 

Wed Apr 30: Spring Career Fair. 10:30 am–4 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. University-wide, includes engineering employers such as: ANR Group Inc, Medallion Cabinetry Inc, the Avogadro Group LLC, and more! For Day of Fair Schedule, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/schedule.php

 

Fri May 9: CoE Engineering Expo. Noon–5 pm, in and around the Kelley Engineering Center.

 

Tues May 13: CTL Workshop: “Discover Your Teaching Philosophy.” 10 am–12:30 pm, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. Refreshments provided. For more info and registration, visit http://oregonstate.edu/ctl/discover_your_teaching_philosophy.htm

 

Fri May 16: MECOP/CECOP Selection Event at OSU. Volunteers needed. To sign up, visit http://engr.oregonstate.edu/wme/volunteer/volviewevent.php

 

 

 

MIME SEMINARS [back to top]

 

No Faculty–Grad Seminar this week.

 

Note: The Winter–Spring 2008 schedule of MIME seminars and presentations is at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/seminars/.

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top]

 

For postings from over two weeks ago, see e-bulletin archives at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletin.html

 

Undergrad/School-wide…

 

NEW ISSUE OF MOMENTUM! Read MOMENTUM! on the web at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/momentum. This newsletter is sent 10 times a year to keep you informed as Oregon State University builds one of the best engineering programs in the nation. Please forward this to others who might enjoy learning about the excitement and energy the college is generating. [posted 3/24]

 

STRAPPED FOR CASH? WANT A FUN JOB? Position: Student Data Administrator. Department: University Honors College. Wage: $9/hr beginning wage. Description: Seeking a student employee to maintain the UHC’s Web site, databases, and assist with new programming projects. More… Requested skills include: XHTML, PHP, CSS, and both MySQL and MSAccess. Application deadline: Monday, March 31. Resume, cover letter, and 2 references required. Apply to laurel.busse@oregonstate.edu [posted 3/17]

 

MENTOR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Two opportunities to get involved with the SMILE Program! http://smile.oregonstate.edu/

§  High School Challenge Mentor (HSC). April 17–18. Mentor a team of 8­–10 high school students on a scenario-based ocean sciences challenge. This year’s theme is tsunamis! Training is on April 14, 4–6:30 pm.

 

§  Elementary Outdoor Science Adventure Counselor (EOSA). Session #1: May 4–7. Session #2: May 7–10. Supervise a cabin of 4th and 5th grade students and teach science in the out-of-doors. This year’s curriculum is focused on the non-living factors in the forest, meadow, and pond communities. (Stipend for each session). EOSA would like to have applications by the end of Winter Term if possible, but no later than April 7th.

For more info, contact Ryan Collay at 541-737-3553 or ryan.collay@smile.oregonstate.edu. [posted 3/17]

 

TWO OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SPRING TERM:

§  Academic CoachAcademic Success Center. Training provided. Learn to assist students with effective strategies for academic success! For complete position description: http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/AcademicCoachJobDescrip.doc

 

§  Learning StrategistAcademics for Student Athletes and ASC. Training and Orientation Monday and Tuesday evenings first week of the term. Intensive study facilitation in a one-on-one setting with student athletes. For complete position description: http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/LearningStrategistJobDescrip.doc [posted 3/17]

 

Grad Students/Faculty/Staff [back to top]

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING A THESIS-/DISSERTATION-WRITING SUPPORT GROUP? In an effort to increase the level of support, encouragement, and motivation for OSU students who are moving through the thesis-/dissertation-writing process, the Office of Community and Diversity is forming cross-disciplinary graduate writing support groups. These groups will meet regularly throughout the year. Resources available to these groups may include dissertation and thesis-related instruction, technical assistance, and mentorship, as needed. These support groups are free and open to all current OSU graduate students. Former OSU students who have not completed their dissertation or thesis are also invited to participate. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, contact Diane Davis at 541- 737-4382 or diane.davis@oregonstate.edu [posted 3/24]

 

CATALYST FOUNDATION:  CALL FOR PROPOSALS. The Catalyst Foundation is currently soliciting proposals for: 1) Multi-Year Project. and 2) 2008 supplemental funding. Details can be found at www.catalyst-foundation.org. Interested researchers are encouraged to send a proposal to the Foundation by June 30. [posted 3/17]

 

CALLS FOR 2008 NOMINATIONS

 

§  Boss of the Year and Member of the Year Awards. The Association of Office Professionals is accepting nominations through Monday, April 7. These awards acknowledge faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions and service. Forms and requirements are online at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/opa/awards/. For more info, contact Pat Cordova at 541-737-1587 or patricia.cordova@oregonstate.edu [posted 3/17]

 

§  University Professional Development Award. This award recognizes any classified, professional faculty, or faculty member who excels in supporting and encouraging OSU employees to participate in professional and/or educational development opportunities. For criteria and nomination info, visit http://oregonstate.edu/dept/senate/awards/nom/profdevelop. Deadline is Thursday, April 10 at 5 pm. [posted 3/24]

 

§  The Karel J. H. Murphy Professional Faculty Leadership and Service Award. This award recognizes a professional faculty member who has provided outstanding leadership and service throughout their career both within their Department/School and in programs and organizations across Oregon State University. Send nominations by May 1 to: Karel J.H. Murphy Award Screening Committee. Nominations may also be submitted electronically to: Rick.DeBellis@oregonstate.edu. For more info, visit . http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/MurphyFacultyAward.doc. If you have any questions concerning this program, contact Rick F. DeBellis at 737-3993. [posted 3/17]

 

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to top]

(UG = Undergraduate Students;   G = Graduate Students;   UG/G =Both Undergrad and Grad)

 

UG 2008 NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA LEADERSHIP AWARD. The OSU Alumni Association (OSUAA) and the OSUAA National Capital Area alumni created the National Capital Leadership Award as a mechanism to assist OSU students who are eager to experience life in our nation’s capital. The ideal student applicant will intern in a congressional or judicial office, government agency, non-profit organization or association, or private organization in the Washington, D.C., area. Deadline is April 25 (summer term). For application instructions, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/NCALA2008.doc [posted 2/11]

 

UG BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The program aims to diversify the kinds of student who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. The program serves students who have been under-represented in study abroad which includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, students attending minority-serving institutions, and students with disabilities. The Gilman Program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of two-year and four-year public and private institutions from all 50 states, and is pleased to announce an increase in the amount of awards to be given this academic year. Additionally, an increased number of $3000 Critical Need Language Supplements are available for students studying a critical need language for a total possible award of $8000. A list of eligible languages can be found on the Gilman website. There has never been a better time to apply for a Gilman Scholarship! Eligibility: Students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba. The Gilman International Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. Application Deadline is April 15 for Fall 2008 (2008–09 Academic Year). For more info, full eligibility criteria, and the online application, visit http://www.iie.org/gilman. [posted 3/3]

 

UG CORVALLIS AAUW is offering a $1,000 scholarship that is available to women who are attending Oregon State University and who are seeking an undergraduate degree, reside in Linn or Benton County, and are 25 years of age or older. The scholarship will be for the 2008–09 academic year. To apply, download and print the corresponding application form, the resume form, two reference forms, and a financial budget form. Application deadline is April 7. For more info and application, visit http://www.corvallis-aauw.org/scholarship.html. If you have any questions or need further information, contact Ann Mills. Phone: 541-745-7130. E-mail: AnnTMills@earthlink.net [posted 3/10]

 

UG/G HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND. To see a wide variety of scholarships managed by HSF, visit http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.116/default.asp [posted 2/11]

 

G NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. http://www.asee.org/nrl. This program has a rolling admission. 

 

G OSU GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS. http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/OSUGradFellowshipTable08-09_revised.doc. Applicants for any of these awards should submit completed application to Dr. Logendran (IME) or Dr. Cann (ME) at least one week before the nominations are due at the Graduate School.

 

UG RUTH T. KELLEY COLE LIFE CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP. This WME scholarship is designed to assist women who are making a career change and becoming an engineer at OSU. The $6,000 scholarship is designed to help alleviate the financial burden of returning to school. Preference will be given to students transferring from a Community College, are older than 25, or are returning to school after a period of absence. Applicants must be enrolled in the undergraduate engineering program at OSU in fall 2008. Directed students with a positive attitude are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is May 1. For more info and application, visit http://engr.oregonstate.edu/wme/RTKCLCScholarshipApplication.html [posted 3/10]

 

NEW! G UNIVERSITY CLUB FOUNDATION, INC. - GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AWARD PROGRAM. The University Club Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program recognizes and encourages scholarship, demonstrated leadership, and potential societal contributions by students pursuing graduate education in Oregon. One annual graduate fellowship valued at $5,000 will be awarded to successful nominees from each of 5 Oregon universities, including Oregon State University. MIME graduate students: If you are eligible and are interested in being nominated for this fellowship, please contact your program chair (Logendran–IME; Cann–ME) ASAP and submit your completed application to your program chair no later than April 9. (Departments/programs are asked to submit only one nomination to the Graduate School by April 16.) For complete info and the award application, visit http://oregonstate.edu/dept/grad_school/current/universityclub.html [posted 3/24]

 

UG/G US NAVY NUCLEAR PROPULSION OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAM.  For more info contact Lieutenant Clay Johnson at 503.347.2133. No closing date.

 

UG ZONTA SERVICE FOUNDATION OF CORVALLIS. The 2008–09 scholarship applications are now available. Ten $2,400 scholarships are being offered. A grant of up $800 each quarter will be made available to help cover tuition, fees, books, and supplies charged to a recipient’s account at either Linn Benton Community College or Oregon State University. For degree partnership students, the total payment can be divided between the two institutions. Scholarship criteria: (1) Current undergraduate at LBCC or OSU. (2) Have resumed studies after a minimum one-year break in their education. (3) Have demonstrated an interest in working to improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health or professional status of women or have demonstrated a willingness to work in a job or profession involving the welfare of children. (4) Full-time (9 CR or more) making satisfactory academic progress. For more info and applications, visit http://www.zontacorvallis.org/scholarships/scholarships-offered-by-corvallis-zonta-service-foundation. Application deadline: March 28. [posted 3/10]

 

Research Internships [back to top]

 

SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REUS):

§  NEW! Experimental Methods in Mechanical Engineering .  The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, TX, is hosting an NSF-sponsored summer REU in mechanical engineering or related engineering/science fields. Opportunities exist for research in state-of-the-art research facilities, including the Laser Micromachining Laboratory, the Experimental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, the Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the Laboratory for Micro- and Nano-Mechanics of Materials, and the Micro Sensor Laboratory. For application materials, visit http://engr.smu.edu/REU. Application deadline: April 1. Notification of acceptance will be provided by April 11.  For more info, contact Dr. David A. Willis at dwillis@engr.smu.edu or Dr. Paul S. Krueger at pkrueger@engr.smu.edu [posted 3/24]

 

§  Industrial Applications of Sensing, Modeling, and Control. This REU in industrial applications of sensing, modeling, and control will be held at Tennessee Technological University, June 2 – August 1. Applications from majors in electrical, mechanical, chemical, metallurgy, and casting are welcome. Women are especially encouraged to apply (would be very excited to have more than 1 of 10 participants be female!). For more info, view the flyer at: http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/TTU08.pdf. Application deadline: March 31. [posted 3/17]

 

§  Manufacturing Measurements, Quality, and Equipment. This summer, the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Oklahoma, will be hosting an REU.  The REU site is funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense and will provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members through collaborative research projects in the areas of manufacturing measurements, quality, and equipment. The FACTS: Program dates are June 5–August 8; $3,000 stipend, housing, with $400 for meals and roundtrip travel expenses provided; research in areas of metrology and quality engineering; Applications are open to science, mathematics, and engineering majors who meet all requirements. REQUIREMENTS: According to NSF requirements, undergraduate student participants supported with NSF funds must be US citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.  An undergraduate student must be enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a bachelor's degree.  High school graduates who have not yet enrolled in a college degree program and students who have completed their bachelor's degrees and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible. Application deadline: Friday, April 25. For more info, contact Johann Reimer, REU Coordinator, at reimer@ou.edu or (559) 393-6113, or visit www.coe.ou.edu/metrology [posted 2/18]

 

§  Micro/Nano Assembly Workcell via Micro Visual Sensing and Haptic Feedback. Under the REU NSF grant, Texas State University-San Marcos and Texas A&M-University Corpus Christi are presenting a unique summer REU. The base site will be at Texas State University-San Marcos, Texas. Benefits: $6740 stipend + $1500 (for housing and meal). Program is for 10 weeks from June to August. Students should be available full time (no summer course, no part time/full time job). Female students and students from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Application deadline: April 15. For more info and application instructions, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/NSFREU.doc [posted 3/17]

 

§  NEW! Safe Passages Through Rural Transportation Corridors. Montana State University in Bozeman is inviting applications from undergraduate students in all fields of engineering as well as biology, environmental and earth sciences, and related fields to participate in a unique interdisciplinary summer research program. The Safe Passages REU site will research the complex issue of simultaneously providing for safe passage of humans, wildlife, and aquatic organisms through rural transportation corridors. The REU program will center around three interdisciplinary topic areas: 1) Water and Fish Passage; 2) Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Movement; 3) Public Safety and Mobility. A 90-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 191 near MSU, which follows pristine mountain waterways and traverses part of Yellowstone National Park, will provide an ideal field site for students to pursue nationally replicable solutions to these issues. In addition to their project involvement, the students’ REU experience will be enriched by research seminars, training workshops, and similar educational activities over the course of the 10-week summer program. Program Dates: June 2–August 8. Stipend: $4,500 (plus an additional weekly food stipend). Travel: Travel reimbursement up to $900 for travel costs to MSU. Housing: Program covers all on-campus housing expenses for participants. Application deadline: April 30. For more info, visit http://www.wti.montana.edu/Education/REU.aspx [posted 3/24]

 

§  Semiconductor Research and Informational Technology.  Sponsored by Intel Corporation and the Women and Minorities in Engineering, the Intel Scholars program at Oregon State University is a summer REU designed to introduce women and underrepresented minority engineering students (sophomore and junior level) to opportunities in research, connect faculty with outstanding research assistants, and promote graduate school in engineering. Authentic, hands-on research experience provided by engineering faculty is the centerpiece of the program! Opportunities in the areas of semiconductor research and informational technology. For more information and to apply, visit http://engr.oregonstate.edu/wme/intelscholars.htm. Application deadline: April 21. Questions? Contact: Ellen Momsen at 737-9699 or Ellen.momsen@oregonstate.edu. [posted 3/10]

 

§  NEW! Specialized and Interdisciplinary Research Projects. The Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Chem-SURF) at the University of California–Irvine provides a unique 10-week summer research opportunity for undergraduates to become fully immersed in a wide range of exciting, cutting-edge specialized and interdisciplinary research projects. With a goal of helping students gain the skills and confidence to become independent researchers and make better career decisions, the experience focuses on intensive and direct contact with a large number of faculty and their graduate students through a series of pre-research lectures, hands-on projects, weekly seminars and workshops, industry field trips, and social activities. Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of challenging and original research projects that explore a diverse and exciting range of topics in chemical biology, chemical physics, and analytical, atmospheric, bioinorganic, bioorganic, theoretical, inorganic, organic, physical, and polymer chemistry. The Chem-SURF Program is committed to promoting diversity within the fields of science and engineering. Women, underrepresented minorities, and individuals from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Program Dates: June 22–August 30. Program Benefits: $3,500 stipend, unique on-campus housing, and travel allowance. Applications can be submitted online at the Chem-SURF Web site: http://www.urop.uci.edu/chem-surf.html. Program E-mail address: urop@uci.edu. Application Deadline: April 7.  [posted 3/24]

 

 

 

JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—MIME Students [back to top]

 

The following listings were generated from the MIME Jobs and Internships Web site at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/MIMEjobboard/.  For additional job and internship listings, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/students/jobs/

 

Jobs

CRIMSON TRACE CORP. - Summer job for Manufacturing or Industrial Engineer. Looking for an engineering student during the summer to aid in process improvement, Lean manufacturing implementation, product development, and process documentation. This job would be through the summer with the possibility of a full time employment offer. More…

 

EMC - Project Engineer. SHOCKSystem, Inc., part of the EMC Industrial Division, seeks to hire a project engineer for work in its aerospace-derivative, detonation combustion equipment group. This position will be part of an engineering team that works closely with sales, marketing and field service teams. More ...

 

ESCO CORPORATION - Design Engineer. ESCO Corporation, a global company with operations around the world, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Design Engineer located in Portland, Oregon. As a member of the ESCO design team, you will be using advanced tools for 3-D product design (Cad-Unigraphics) and Database Management (Agile-ORACLE). This position 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. More ...

 

GEORGIA-PACIFIC - Utilities Project Engineer. Provide engineering support for projects in the utility area. Manage multiple projects with changing priorities. Work in team environment to ensure safe, reliable and economic operation of mill facilities. Provide engineering support for six mill boilers. Manage R-Stamp program. Committed involvement in the mill safety culture and in environmental compliance. More…

 

HEINZ FROZEN FOODS COMPANY - Management Development Trainee. The Leadership Development Program is a two year program in which the candidate will experience multiple facilities as well as multiple functions in preparation for a manager level position at any Heinz location. The candidate will also make at least two visits to company headquarters in Pittsburgh during the two year rotation. The chosen candidate would spend six to eight months in each of the following facilities: Heinz Frozen Foods (Pocatello Idaho), Ore Ida Potatoes (Ontario Oregon), and Delimex (San Diego California). The candidate would have a management level mentor at each location and would move through each major functional area of the plant including Maintenance, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Material Management, Finance, Human Resource, Production/Operations, and Safety. More time would be spent in the functional area the candidate is more likely to be placed into at the end of the program. For example a person with a degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering would spend more time in Engineering and Maintenance. More…

 

INERTIA CONTROLS - System Sales Engineer. Inertia Controls is an engineering center for Control Techniques, an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and support of electronic drives and drive systems. At Inertia Controls, we manufacture industrial motor control panels. The IC Systems Sales Engineer generates new orders for our products, systems, and services to meet our booking and shipment goals. More…

 

INTERFACE ENGINEERING, INC. - Mechanical Designer/Engineer. Interface Engineering, Inc., a prominent MEP Consulting firm, providing diverse services on exciting projects, is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer/Engineer for our Portland, OR office. We offer a competitive compensation and 100% employer paid benefits package for employees, including medical, dental & vision, long-term disability, life, cafeteria plan, we also offer 3 weeks vacation, and an employer profit sharing 401(k) plan. More ...

 

PARSONS ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineer.  Be part of the mechanical engineering team that is upgrading the National Energy Technology Lab. As part of our team, you will be exposed to the cutting edge of materials research. More…

 

QUALITY PRODUCTION LTD - Manufacturing Engineer. Electronic Manufacturing Service Provider. PCB Level Assembly (SMT and Mixed); Automated Optical Inspection; Test; Box Build and Final Assembly. More…

 

ROGERS MACHINERY COMPANY, INC. - Sales Engineer/Systems Auditor. Entry level sales representative for work in the compressed air sales and systems auditing industry. Industrial machinery experience is desired, including background and knowledge of electrical and mechanical sales. The qualified candidate will be able to display a professional business image, an outgoing personality and a positive attitude. Salary is dependent upon experience and background. More ...

 

STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY PACIFIC - U.S. Navy (Civilian Engineer). We are a small yet dynamic government organization within the Department of the Navy at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC). The engineering Division at SWFPAC is responsible for providing the technical requirements and professional engineering services for missile components, support equipment, facilities, and associated functions associated with TRIDENT I &II, TLAM-N, SSGN, and Nuclear Weapons Security programs and operations. We provide a critical component of this country's aerospace/defense industry, working alongside military and contractor personnel to provide a strategic weapons system and support our submarine fleet. We are located in the great Pacific Northwest on Naval SUBASE Kitsap at Bangor in Silverdale, WA in park-like setting at the base of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains with abundant outdoor recreation available (hiking, skiing, snowboarding, camping, fishing, mountain climbing, kayaking, sailing, biking, and golfing) while only a 30-minute ferry ride across from big-city happenings in Seattle. A 20-minute commute is the norm and flexible work schedule opportunities are available. More ...

 

TALENT FINDERS – Mechanical Engineer. Two Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineers needed for well established Equipment Manufacturer. The company is a leading manufacturer of several Material Handling Machinery product lines with applications in Mining, Logging, Marine, Agricultural, and other specialized industries. Great opportunity for recent college grad with BSME. Looking for energetic high performers who like to wear a lot of hats. We are looking for creative and conceptual thinkers who enjoy CAD work but also like working closely with manufacturing. Working in a smaller company environment (350 employees), you will be intimately involved with projects from fruition to completion. A seasoned Engineering Staff of 40 (most of which have their P.E.) is there to lean on and to extract information from. More…

 

TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, US EPA - Engineer, Operations specialist. Engineer/environmental scientist or assistant to help run environment chambers at the EPA. Full or part-time available. More ...

 

TRIQUINT SEMICONDUCTOR - Supplier Quality/RoHS Compliance Engineer. Areas of ownership include supplier quality engineering and compliance management (RoHS). More…

 

VIEWPLUS TECHNOLOGIES - Products Assistant. This position works with engineering to identify problems with new software, hardware and firmware (bug testing) and provide ViewPlus product support to other departments; helps provide customer technical support; and creates and/or edits manuals and advanced tutorials for ViewPlus products. More…

 

Internships [back to top]

 

Note: For a master list of 2007-08 internship opportunities received by the Career Services office, visit http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/InternshipListservFall07.doc. Most of these are separated by college, but many are non-major specific.

 

CRIMSON TRACE CORP. - Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Intern. Looking for a summer intern to aid in process improvement, Lean manufacturing implementation, product development, and process documentation. More…

 

DMJM H&N–RICHLAND - Mechanical Engineering Intern. DMJM H&N, a member of AECOM Technology Corporation’s 33,000 employee strong global provider of professional technical and management support services, is seeking intern candidates for its Richland, Washington office. The Richland office specializes in the design of first-of-a-kind engineering systems with an emphasis on inter-disciplinary input at each stage of design to develop an integrated solution for our client. Staffed with professionals in chemical, civil, electrical, instrumentation & controls, mechanical, and structural engineering, DMJM H&N provides a diverse environment to challenge our engineering interns. More…

 

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY, INC. - Process Engineer Intern. This Process Engineering Intern position will help sustain process engineering in Diffusion functional area at our Microchip Fab 4 facility, with the possible transition to a New College Graduate position after internship is completed. More…

 

PACIFIC CAST TECHNOLOGIES - Engineering Intern. Pacific Cast Technologies is a 30+ year old company in Albany Oregon which specializes in titanium aerospace parts produced from investment castings. Our customers include Boeing, Goodrich, General Electric, Rolls Royce, and Volvo. Intern will assist project engineers in working with the Manufacturing staff to produce quality parts with on-time-delivery. More…

 

SABROSO COMPANY - Raw Materials Intern. Coordinates acquisition activities of raw fruit to ensure the quantity, quality and delivery of the materials meets the company's objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

§  Communicates with suppliers on harvesting and shipping activities.

§  Coordinates delivery of empty bins and trucking schedule during harvest.

§  Inspects fruit prior to loading to ensure quality standards are maintained.

§  Builds and maintains quality relationships with suppliers.

§  Travels extensively during the season throughout fruit growing regions of the Central Valley.

§  Complies with established sanitation & safety policies & procedures.

§  May perform other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor. More ...

 

 

 

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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

 

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