OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
June 16, 2008
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WHAT A WAY TO END THE
SCHOOL YEAR!
Last
Saturday’s first annual School of MIME Commencement Ceremony at the OSU LaSells
Stewart Center celebrated the graduation of more than 100 MIME seniors,
master’s, and PhD students. Belinda Batten, Professor and School Head,
had the pleasure of welcoming the graduating students and their friends and
family members who packed the auditorium. The ceremony featured four
student speakers: Lijuan Wang (IE grad student), Peter van Tamelen (ME grad
student), Adam Eriksen (IE senior), and Layne Clemen (ME senior). Ron Adams,
Dean of the College of Engineering, gave the keynote address. Commenting on how
radically the world has changed during the past 75 years and the challenges and
opportunities that lie ahead for today’s engineering graduates, Dean Adams
concluded his talk with the following action item for our newest MIME alums:
“When you have that first success, that first wonderful feeling of ‘I did
it!!,’ please sit down and write a thank-you note to faculty and staff who
helped you along the way.” We want to
echo and reinforce Dean Adams’ request with our own invitation to stay in touch
as you move out into your futures.
Congratulations,
OSU MIME Class of 2008 graduates, and thanks to all who made this year’s
commencement ceremony the best yet!
Note to commencement ceremony attendees: We are currently compiling an online album of 2008 MIME
commencement photos (viewable at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/gallery/graduation_2008)
and we need your photos! Please
email them to Jennifer at jennifer.dollins@oregonstate.edu,
or bring/send a CD to Rogers 204.
KUDOS to 2008 MIME WIC
CULTURE OF WRITING AWARD WINNERS
Presented by OSU’s academic programs and the university’s Writing Intensive
Curriculum to promote a university culture that values excellence in writing,
the annual WIC Culture of Writing Awards recognize top undergraduate papers
across the disciplines. The School of MIME uses these awards to recognize
outstanding collaboratively authored Senior Design project reports. This year’s
MIME winners of the WIC Culture of Writing Awards include IME seniors Miriam Chaudhary and Tristan Wagner for their report titled
“Korvis Automation RCM Assembly and Test Project,” and ME seniors Jill Bartholomew, Jaime Junell, and Brett
Valenti for their report titled “Innovative Technology to Enhance Fine
Motor Function.” Awardees receive a
certificate, a $50 cash prize, and recognition in the fall 2009 WIC newsletter.
On behalf of MIME and the WIC Program, congratulations to all five of you on
this achievement!
UPCOMING
EVENTS [back
to top]
Now you
can visit MIME’s event calendar online at http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/mechanicalengr/
This Week
Tues June 17:
Graduate Defense: “Thermally
Actuated Pumping of a Single-phase Fluid Using Surface Asymmetry”
Presenter: Myeong
Chan Jo, Candidate for Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, OSU School
of MIME. 2 pm, Rogers 226.
Thurs June 19:
Graduate Defense: “Experimental
Study of Two-Phase Gas–Liquid Flow in a Microscale Fractal-Like Branching Flow Network”
Presenter: Younghoon
Kwak, Candidate for Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering, OSU School of
MIME. 10 am, Rogers 226.
Fri June 20:
Graduate Defense: “The
Fracture Toughness of MDF and other Fiber Bridging Composites” Presenter: Noah Matsumoto,
Candidate for Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, OSU School of MIME.
10 am, Richardson 115.
Fri June 20:
Graduate Defense: “Micro
Adiabatic Combustion Engine: Concept Development, Simulation and Combustion
Experiments” Presenter: Scott Chewning, Candidate for Master of Science in
Mechanical Engineering, OSU School of MIME. 2 pm, Rogers
226.
Plan Ahead... [back to top]
Mon June 23–Fri
June 27: CTL
Workshop: “Summer Institute 2008: Developing a Living Syllabus.” This
is an intensive, five-day development workshop for a limited number of faculty who want to convert their traditional syllabi to a
living one. This is intended to support instructors who teach large classes at
OSU. For more info and an application, visit http://oregonstate.edu/ctl
Wed June 25: Town Hall Meeting #2 for Community
Sustainability Action Plan. 6:30–9 pm, Corvallis High School, 1400 NW
Buchanan Ave. (Registration and snacks start at 6 pm). Register at http://www.sustainablecorvallis.org/.
On March 31st, over 600 people attended the first of three town hall
meetings to kick start the creation of a community sustainability action plan.
Following that meeting, 12 work groups formed to develop measurable goals and
strategies. They will present their initial work to the public at this second
town hall meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top]
For postings
from over a week ago, see e-bulletin archives at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletin.html
Undergrad/School-wide…
EWB–OSU IN THE
NEWS. The OSU Chapter of Engineers Without Borders, an interdisciplinary campus organization
with strong MIME representation, was recently acknowledged in The World (the daily newspaper for
Oregon’s South Coast) for the group’s humanitarian efforts in El Salvador. To
read the online version of the article, visit http://www.theworldlink.com/articles/2008/06/08/community/doc484a0db5642bc525523815.txt.
For more information about EWB–OSU and how you can get involved with the
organization, visit http://groups.engr.orst.edu/ewb/about
[posted 6/16]
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
pass on this announcement to others who might enjoy learning about the
excitement and energy the college is generating. [posted 6/16]
SMILE PROGRAM SEEKS PROGRAMS
COORDINATOR. The SMILE
Program at Oregon State University is seeking a Programs Coordinator.
Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and implementing youth and
adult science and math enrichment activities. This is a full-time, 12-month,
fixed-term position with renewal at the discretion of the supervisor. To view
the full position description and to apply, visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting
#0002634. The closing date is June 30. [posted 6/9]
Grad Students/Faculty/Staff
[back to top]
GRC Call for White Papers in Modeling & Simulation of
Nanoelectronic Materials, Processes, and Devices. The Device Sciences area
of the Semiconductor Research Corporation Global Research Collaboration is
soliciting white papers in Modeling & Simulation of Nanoelectronic
Materials, Processes, and Devices. Two page white papers addressing needs
in a new research needs document are due Monday, June 16 at Noon. A
limited number of full proposals will be accepted based on the white paper
submissions and a subset of these proposals will be selected for anticipated
three-year contracts beginning January 1, 2009. Interested researchers should
note the proposal and review schedule, needs document, and instructions for web-based
white paper submissions on the SRC GRC Web site at: http://grc.src.org/fr/S200803_Call.asp
[posted 6/9]
FALL 2008
GRADUATE COURSE - MTH 654: Numerical Methods for Inverse Problems. Instructor: Dr.
Nathan L. Gibson (gibsonn@math.oregonstate.edu).
This course is concerned with the numerical solution of inverse problems,
including numerical optimization of cost functionals. This course will provide
an introduction to optimization theory, a working understanding of several
numerical solution methods, and MATLAB sample solutions to examples of
applications. Additionally, a treatment of randomness and uncertainty in the
computational aspects of inverse problems will be presented. The content of the
course is largely self-contained. For a more detailed description, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/MTH654_08.pdf
[posted 6/9]
SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to top]
(UG = Undergraduate Students; G = Graduate Students; UG/G =Both Undergrad and Grad)
Research Internships [back to top]
UG UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH, INNOVATION, SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVITY (URISC). The Research Office is accepting
applications for the URISC for the Fall 2008-09
solicitation. Applications are due in the Research Office by Monday, June 16. The complete program description,
application and proposal criteria can be accessed at the Research Office Web
site: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/urisc.htm.
Questions? Contact Debbie Delmore at 737-8390 or debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu.
For postings
from over one week ago, see e-bulletin archives at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletin.html
JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—MIME Students [back to top]
LOCAL
SUMMER OPENINGS FOR HOME ENERGY ADVISORS. CSG is currently seeking
Energy Advisors to work for the Home Energy Savings Program-Corvallis Energy
Challenge sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon. This program is designed to
encourage home owners to increase the energy efficiency of their homes through
retrofits such as increasing insulation or installing high efficiency furnaces.
This position is based in Corvallis and lasts from June to September depending
on demand. This is an entry level
position reporting to the Eugene Field Lead and the Home Energy Review Program
Manager. For detailed job description, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/EnergyAdvisor05-08.doc [posted 5/27]
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
BOEING COMPANY - Industrial Engineers,
Level 1 and 2. Boeing is
currently soliciting a pool of qualified industrial engineers and methods
process analysts, both levels 1 and 2. All of these positions are located in
the greater Seattle area. 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 ...
HORIZON ENGINEERING - Environmental
Technician. Assist with air pollution emission testing. Must have good mechanical aptitude, basic electrical &
chemistry. Requires heavy lifting, work at heights & outdoors in
industrial settings, approx 50%-100% travel in NW. Prefer science/technical
degree, exp. will be considered. Send resumes to dbagwell@horizonengineeirng.com.
More…
INERTIA CONTROLS
- Systems Salesperson. 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 Salesperson generates new
orders for our products, systems, and services to meet our booking and shipment
goals. More…
INTEL (4 postings):
·
Construction
Project Manager (Mechanical Engineering). In this position, you will
primarily be responsible for the mechanical design of Intel's semiconductor
process equipment (tool) installations to be used locally at various Intel
sites. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Interfacing
and coordinating with equipment owners, facilities and/or project engineers,
and Architectural and/or Engineering firms to evaluate and advise on the
mechanical design and integration into Intel's factories for constructability,
adherence to Intel construction specifications, code compliance, and value
engineering; Providing technical guidance to contracted mechanical design staff
and field personnel to achieve design goals and to resolve tool installation
design and construction issues; Developing or improving construction
specifications and design standards and/or details to drive consistency in
engineering and design processes across Intel's factories; Managing project
support for mechanical systems on construction projects; Managing program cost
indicators and comparisons to the previous cost baselines; Assisting with
design schedule and budget management. More…
·
Facilities
Engineer (Chemical Engineering). Facilities Engineer in the Corporate
Services Engineering group will be supporting multiple semiconductor
fabrication plants. Areas of responsibility will vary from for engineering
analysis and application of High Purity Chemical and gas systems; ensuring
safety, environmental performance, capacity analysis, advanced trouble
shooting, configuration control and Technician operational support. Systems
could include bulk chemical and gas delivery and associated distribution
systems. You will be responsible for commissioning and Technician training
support of new systems. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited
to: Working directly with senior Mechanical or Electrical System engineers to
provide engineering expertise in the selection and design of Mechanical or
Electrical Systems; Working with outside consultants, equipment suppliers,
internal and external construction groups and other Corporate Services
site-engineering groups in a variety of situations related to environmental
system design, construction, and startup. More…
·
Intel
China, Manufacturing Supervisor. Intel manufacturing technicians are
instrumental in managing the achievement of area output goals through their
work with technicians, engineers, and other support groups. Technicians are
involved in the creation of state-of-the-art technical performance tools, and
are at the heart of Intel’s mission to build the world’s best processors. They
manufacture microprocessors, network processors, and memory components that
power the majority of computers sold today. Technicians accomplish this
important work in one of our 15 fabrication facilities worldwide, using the
most advanced manufacturing processes, including 300MM wafer and 65-nanometer
technology. More
...
·
Intel
China, Manufacturing and Manufacturing Systems. Intel employs the most
advanced chip-manufacturing technology, enabling microprocessors with increased
capabilities and performance. Our work drives improvements in semiconductor
manufacturing, and we constantly strive to develop the more efficient methods
using state-of-the-art equipment and materials. Intel’s engineering teams in
this area take a demanding set of functions—over 300 steps—and turn it into the
computing technology that makes the world work. 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 ...
JAMCO ENGINEERING -
Mechanical / Design Engineer. We are a mechanical engineering/design
firm with 23 years experience in the development and construction of custom
radiography equipment. We have developed a very wide range of complex
instruments, from medical and security X-ray CT scanners, research instruments,
radiation detectors; many types of specialty equipment such as bone
densitometers, CT log scanners, airport baggage scanners, etc. We have a
capable fabrication facility with CNC machining, welding and fabricating with
comprehensive assembly and integration capabilities. Not only do we design and
develop high-end scanner systems, we manufacture them as well, with ongoing
contract manufacturing of systems which we have developed. JAMCO is a small but
very dynamic firm with a reputation for excellence in successfully undertaking
very large development projects of cutting-edge radiographic technology. More ...
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. - Equipment
Engineer. New College Grad. Our Equipment Engineering
Team is seeking a new college graduate to fill an Equipment Engineering
position at its Fab 4 location in Gresham, OR. This person would be assigned to
the Wet Processing / CMP areas to sustain maintenance, complete new project
work, continue start up’s, expansions and/or remodeling of tools. More...
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY INDUSTRIAL ASSESSMENT CENTER (2 postings):
·
Industrial
Efficiency Analyst. Students would be part of a team performing
productivity, energy, and waste minimization assessments for Oregon
manufacturers. Job includes visiting a wide variety of plants, applying
engineering and productivity principles to manufacturing processes, and
preparing reports of recommendations to improve efficiency. Engineering or
business students with spreadsheet and word processing experience and intention
to work at least one year are preferred. More…
·
Database
Specialist. Create and maintain MS Access databases that support the IAC's
management and operation. More…
OSU FOUNDATION - Student Web Developer.
The Student Web Producer will assist in creating, maintaining, and enhancing
web communication for the OSU Foundation. This is an opportunity for students
to learn new skills and gain experience for future web development, graphic
design, and communication work. More…
REALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Implementer. We are currently
seeking Implementers to join our team in San Jose, CA. THIS IS NO DESK JOB! As
a Realization Implementer, you will work with customers in their environments
and be an interactive part of their organizations. You will learn a variety of
businesses in a short amount of time and most importantly, engage yourself in
the disciplines of consultant, engineer, and multi-disciplinary management
professional! 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 ...
SUNTRON CORPORATION - Customer Engineer. The Customer Engineer is a
customer facing, technical Program Manager. The Customer Engineer assists the
organization with effectively onboarding new clients/products as well as
leading analysis and resolution of defects or failures. The Customer Engineer
may create and lead cross-functional teams as necessary to accomplish their
duties. This is a hands-on role, which requires a strong blend of Engineering
knowledge and interpersonal skills. Aspects of this role are ideal for a recent
college graduate. More…
TZ
MEDICAL INC - Mechanical Design Engineer. TZ Medical,
is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Design Engineer and
manufacturing engineer located in Portland, Oregon. As a member of TZ Medical
you will be using advanced tools for 3-D product design (Solidworks). This
position will work with customers, 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. TZ Medical provides an excellent
opportunity to learn about and get involved in the Medical Device Field. More ...
Internships [back to top]
SABROSO COMPANY - Engineering Intern. The
Project Engineer Intern assists the Engineering Department to implement and
coordinate projects. They work in all plant manufacturing systems including
process, packaging, utilities, energy, environmental, and utility areas. They
create and update technical documents including process diagrams, packaging
material specifications, filling equipment functional specifications, technical
operator and maintenance manuals, AutoCAD drawings, etc. More
...
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