OSU
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Issue #33
Week of June 12, 2006…Spring Term Finals Week
GOOD LUCK OSU FORMULA!
The Formula SAE West
Competition takes place this Thursday,
June 15, through Saturday, June 17,
at California Speedway in Fontana, CA. Thursday’s events include the technical
inspection and the design, cost and
presentation events. Friday features the acceleration,
skid pad, and autocross events. And
Saturday’s events include the endurance race and design finals. Safe travels
and best wishes to all OSU Formula team members for a successful competition—and
go Beaver Racing!
And to all ME students: Good luck with finals, and have a great summer!
During summer break,
an abbreviated version of the ME e-bulletin will be issued twice-monthly. Keep
checking the e-bulletin for department-related announcements, opportunities,
and job and internship postings. And in the meantime,
enjoy your time off (if you’ve got any),
safe travels (if you’re going anywhere),
and see many of you next year. And as the rest of you move into your futures, please stay in touch with the ME department,
and
let us know how those futures are taking
shape. We’re rooting for you!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
This Week...
Wednesday, June 14:
LAST DAY TO RSVP for the 6/17 ME Commencement Ceremony. Note
that this commencement includes
undergrad AND graduate students graduating this academic year—which includes
students whose Master’s or PhD defense is set for this summer.) Saturday’s
ME Commencement Ceremony will be held 4–6 pm in the Lasells Stewart Center, and will include individual recognition of each
graduate. Our commencement speaker will
be David Browning, BSME 1986, cofounder and chief technology officer of
Altman Browning and Company in Portland, and ME Industry Affiliate Board member. Caps and gowns are required. RSVP at the following
link: http://me.oregonstate.edu/springpicnic.php.
This invitation extends to any and all family members – no limit.
MISCELLANEOUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Department-wide…
STUDENT ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR FALL ’07 ME 101. Here's an opportunity to share your enthusiasm for
Mechanical Engineering with our newest students. We're looking for some
sophomores and juniors to help out in the ME-101 orientation classes next
fall. You would be attending a recitation class once a week to help
students solve problems and especially to help them be successful with their
group projects. If you're interested, please see Dr. Zaworski (Rogers 216) or send him an
e-mail at jrz@engr.orst.edu.
EWB END-OF-TERM BOOK DRIVE. Engineers
Without Borders is holding another end-of-term book drive through Better World
Books to provide the University
of Zimbabwe with
much-needed resources. Consider donating your
used textbooks to support this effort and impact literacy efforts
worldwide. The book drive will run through June 16. There will be
collection bins in the following locations: The Valley Library (main
entrance area) and the History Department (Milam 306). For more information, contact: ewb_osu@yahoo.com.
Also, we need volunteers to
help collect books throughout finals week,
but specifically we will need a lot of help on Friday,
June 16th, and Saturday, June 17th,
between 8 am and 5 pm. If you would like to help out,
please contact Kendra Brown at brownke@engr.orst.edu.
MESSAGE FROM ME
UNDERGRADUATE OFFICE TO INCOMING PRO SCHOOL STUDENTS. We’ve had several students coming in with the same
question: How to register for PRO
School classes when
acceptance into the program is contingent on grades for spring and/or summer
terms? The answer: you have to wait until receiving an acceptance
letter into the program, which will go out sometime after July 21, and it might
be even later if you’re waiting on grades for summer school. We know it’s a bit
of a wait, but you will be able to get into your required Pro School
classes. Granted, you might not get your preferred section, but there are
several students in the same situation. Just remember to register upon
receiving an acceptance letter. One more thing: You can still
register for your other classes, just not the ones required for Pro School.
If you have questions, please drop by the office in 102 Dearborn.
MESSAGE
FROM ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS.
Congratulations to those who have been selected for the second site assessment
trip to El Salvador!
The decision was very difficult, as all applicants were helpful and
enthusiastic student members. To all who have been involved with EWB this year:
Please continue your efforts with the organization, as all interest and
support is highly appreciated. Your
involvement does not go unnoticed, and it will play a role when we have
applicants for the implementation trip! Also, we'd like to start some local
projects to involve more people in hands-on activities, so if you have any
interest in this, please contact the following incoming board members with your
ideas:
President: Douglas Van Bossuyt (ME) douglas.vanbossuyt@gmail.com
Vice President: Evan Miles (ME) milese@onid.orst.edu
Want to make a difference
on campus? Put your ideas in action
and APPLY FOR A STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT GRANT. Offered by the
Student Sustainability Advisory Board (SSAB), grants will be awarded for up to
$5000 for projects that can be completed by the end of the 2006–07 academic year. Projects should promote conservation and direct
action at OSU. An informational meeting about the grant opportunity will be
held on June 1st in MU 208 at 6:00 PM.
We will go over the grant proposal process and answer questions. Here’s how
to apply:
1. Attend an informational meeting on
June 1st at 6:00 PM in MU
208
2. Develop a statement of interest
for a feasible project that can be implemented by the end of the 2006-2007
school year. Include the outcomes and intended
methodology.
3. Identify a professor or other campus
official to mentor the project
4. Submit your statement of interest to
the SSAB by Friday, June 16,
2006.
5. Each letter will be reviewed and
provided feedback
6. Successful applicants will have the
summer to complete a full grant proposal.
For more information, please contact: Darci Connor, Student Sustainability
Advisory Board, 644 SW 13th St,
OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331.
student.sustainability@oregonstate.edu.
Or, talk to ME student Sam Walker, samuelawalker@yahoo.com.
The OREGON STATE
UNIVERSITY INDUSTRIAL
ASSESSMENT CENTER
(IAC) is currently recruiting student employees. The minimum
commitment for involvement is two summers & one school year, 10-20 hours/week during school, full time in summer. The IAC offers small and
medium-sized manufacturers comprehensive on-site energy,
waste and productivity assessments. Student teams led by engineering faculty
visit Northwest manufacturers and seek ways to increase profits by increasing
productivity and reducing energy use and waste. To learn more about the Center
and its activities, visit the IAC
web site at http://me.oregonstate.edu/iac/.
To apply for IAC employment,
download the application at http://me.oregonstate.edu/iac/downloads/Job
Application.doc and return your completed form to Joe Junker, 344 Batcheller Hall,
737-5034, JunkerJ@engr.orst.edu.
Grad
Students/Faculty/Staff…
UC BERKELEY’s Department of Mechanical Engineering will
be hosting the sixth annual Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power
Generation and Energy Conversion Applications (PowerMEMs), Nov. 29—Dec. 01, 2006. The objective of the PowerMEMS 2006
workshop is to catalyze innovation in micro and nanotechnology for power
generation and energy conversion applications by providing researchers with a
forum for discussing latest research results and promoting progress towards
commercialization. The scope ranges from integrated
microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to novel materials for energy conversion
applications, mostly at the watt and sub-watt power levels. These applications
center on portable electric power generation for consumer electronics,
soldiers, and remote sensors, but also encompass cooling of microelectronics
and propulsion for micro air vehicles and nanosatellites. The workshop
will allow interaction between the multiple disciplines required for power
MEMS, such as electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering, chemistry, and
material science. It will also provide a forum to address the needs for
commercialization of novel Power MEMS technologies through the interaction with
energy policy and entrepreneurial specialists. Technical topics of interest
include:
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Micro heat engines for power generation and propulsion
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Micro fuel cells and micro reactors for fuel processing and
power generation
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Thermoelectric and thermophotovoltaic that leverage micro and
nanotechnology
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MEMS piezoelectric and electromagnetic power generators
§
Micro thrusters and similar miniature propulsion microsystems
§
Micro coolers and other thermal management technologies
§
Nanostructured materials for energy storage, thermal
management, or other energy-related applications
§
Micro and nano-scale catalysis, combustion, heat and mass
transfer
§
Energy scavenging approaches to power remote sensors
§
Biologically inspired approaches for micro and nano energy
conversion
§
Novel micro and nanofabrication technologies for energy
applications
Abstract Deadline: July 26, 2006. Email: workshop@powermems.org. More information can be found at http://www.powermems.org/.
The PowerMEMS workshops have been held in Japan to date. For more
information on last year’s workshop, please visit the following web site http://www.conferences.jp/powermems05/.
FACULTY RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITY:
The Human Frontier Science Program has issued a Call for Letters of Intent for
Research Grants for Interdisciplinary Research. This program is encouraging
collaborative research across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, life sciences and physical sciences.
Link to program information: http://www.hfsp.org/about/AboutProg.php.
Link to application
instructions: http://www.hfsp.org/how/appl_forms_RG.php.
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
Want to know why you should
become a student member of the ASME? Find out the 10 Top Reasons for joining at
http://www.asme.org/jointoday/. You
can apply for membership online, or
pick up a paper application form from Murty Kanury,
OSU ASME chapter advisor, Rogers 324. You are also
invited to join the ASME mailing list (go to http://lists.oregonstate.edu group:
ASME)
ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS
OSU (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 El Salvador. We have many
opportunities to participate in this multi-disciplinary group (currently, about 30 academic majors and programs are
represented!) and on the project. If you would like more information, please contact EWB-OSU at ewb_osu@yahoo.com.
To see pictures taken by EWB-OSU members on a recent trip to El Salvador,
go to the new EWB-OSU forum at http://ewbosu.bbfunplus.com/?mforum=ewbosu.
(Please register as a user.) 2006-07 EWB officers from ME include Douglas Van
Bossuyt douglas.vanbossuyt@gmail.com, president; and Evan Miles milese@onid.orst.edu, vice president.
The OREGON WAVE
(WILLAMETTE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ENTERPRISE) 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. This term, our meetings are Tuesdays at noon. Add
yourself to the group’s mailing list at http://lists.oregonstate.edu
(grandchallenge).
HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM
The HPV team is affiliated
with the OSU chapter of ASME and shares a similar role in the College of Engineering
as the Mini Baja and Formula One teams. Members of the HPV team bring
experience from many different areas including exercise science, biomechanics,
manufacturing, aviation, composite structures,
and automotive repair. Many of our team members are dedicated cyclists and
athletes. If you’re interested in joining the team this term and helping us
build this year’s vehicle, come to
on of our weekly meetings (Tuesdays,
4:45 pm in Graf 210) or contact team advisor Dr.
Brian Bay or 2006-07 team captain Joe Dengel. Team web
site: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/hpv/index.htm.
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,
check out the OSU Microgravity Flight Team! Visit our web site at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/microgravity/, or for more information,
contact Adam Reiner at adamreiner@hotmail.com.
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS (SAE)
OSU
SAE includes two subgroups: Formula SAE and Baja SAE. We build
and race on-road and off-road vehicles. All OSU students are welcome to participate. See the
SAE web site at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/SAE/news.php.
OSU SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM
(OSUSVT)
OSUSVT is currently designing
a solar powered vehicle to compete in the 2007 American Solar Challenge and the
2007
World Solar Challenge in Australia. This
is a university-wide project and interested people may still join in. For more information, see the team web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/solar/ and/or email one
of the team leaders—Hei Yue Han (hanh@onid.orst.edu) or Kathy VanWormer (paphorchid@hotmail.com). You might
also talk with ME seniors Nathan Lentini,
Jim Byrne, and Cory Loomis, who are working on an OSUSVT-related senior
project.
SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS
ANNUAL COMPETITION
FOR FULBRIGHT GRANTS OPENS. The
Institute of International Education (IIE),
in cooperation with the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright
Foreign Scholarship Board, is
pleased to announce the opening of the 2007-2008 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. The
Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,200
grants annually and currently operates in over 140 countries around the world. Fulbright
full grants generally provide funding for round-trip travel, maintenance for one academic year, health and accident coverage,
and full or partial tuition. Two OSU students received a Fulbright grant
for the 2006-07 academic year (see: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/May06/fulbright.html).
For all grants, applicants must be U.S.
citizens at the time of application and hold at least a bachelor’s degree or
its equivalent by the beginning date of the grant. Creative and performing
artists are not required to have a bachelor’s degree,
but they must have four years of relevant training or study. Complete program
and application information is available at www.fulbrightonline.org.
Students currently enrolled at Oregon
State University
should contact Marit Legler (marit.legler@oregonstate.edu), the Fulbright Program Adviser located in 444 Snell
Hall, for brochures, application,
and further information. There will also
be a Fulbright Information Meeting on Monday,
June 5, from 10:30-noon in the Van
de Water Conference Room (448 Snell Hall). The campus deadline for the receipt
of applications is Friday, October 6, 2006. Applications will be reviewed on
campus prior to being forwarded to IIE for the October 20,
2006 deadline.
The
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MECHANICS is pleased to announce the availability of
two FOUNDER PRIZES AND GRANTS to be awarded in September 2006 to doctoral
candidates in the field of Mechanics. Funding has been arranged by the
Robert M. and Mary Haythornthwaite Foundation by Professor Haythornthwaite, founder and first President of the Academy. The
award(s) will be made on the recommendation of an AAM committee. The Prize
consists of a Certificate and $1000 that will be presented at the annual
meeting of the Academy, usually held
in November. The Grant will be made to that same person in two installments, $6,000
in September 2006 and up to $3,000
in January 2007, the latter
dependent on the size of the approved budget and receipt by the AAM committee
of an acceptable progress report. In order to encourage contestants to think
constructively about the impact of new and pending developments, they will be asked to compose an original essay of
no more than a thousand words under the title “Progress through Mechanics”. The
winning essay will be published in the Academy’s journal Mechanics. The
award is open to those who, as of July
1, 2006 are registered as graduate
students at a degree granting institution within the Americas, have completed at least one year of full-time
graduate study at that institution,
have been assigned a thesis advisor at the institution and have had a doctoral
thesis topic emphasizing mechanics approved by the institution following
candidacy or equivalent procedures. There are no restrictions with regard to
citizenship, residency, race,
religion or sex. Letters of support will be required of the thesis advisor and
in addition one from either a Member or a Fellow of AAM. Contestants will be
judged on the basis of the essay,
plans, references and academic
history. The intent of the Grant is to support the research of the student
through an approved combination of equipment purchases,
information access, travel, etc.,
but not routine living expenses or fees. Application
deadline: July 1, 2006. For
further information, see the Entry
Rules at http://www.haythornthwaite.org/rules.html
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. This program is open to U.S.
citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well
as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances. This program offers
one to three 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.
JOB AND
INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME STUDENTS
Note: Job and internship opportunities for ME
students are also posted on the Rogers Hall bulletin boards near the ME main
office. Career Services also has ME-related job and internship postings.
To view the Career Services postings,
visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php
and follow the instructions for logging in.
Internships
BAY
VALLEY FOODS is looking for a Preventive Maintenance Program
Designer/Scheduler summer intern. Our plant (formerly
Steinfeld's Pickle) has been around for several years and was recently spun-off
from Dean Foods Corporation to become Bay Valley Foods. We produce
branded pickles but we also produce private label products for Safeway,
Wal-Mart, etc. We currently have about 100 union employees and will
triple that number with seasonal employees during our busy crop season:
July-Sept. QUALIFICATIONS: This is a newly created intern
position. We would prefer someone with some work experience, since this
position requires a reliable person who is able to work in a fast-paced
environment while handling a large amount of vital data. The job will evolve
through the season. This job will require a mature student possessing a lineal,
problem solving, detail orientated thought process. This intern position
receives $10-$12 per hour depending on knowledge/skills/ability that the intern
brings to job. Intern must be able to work through 2006 summer season »June 26
– »Sept 15. JOB DUTIES: Parts identification and
organization information entry; assist with sourcing parts; assist with
day-to-day maintenance operations. TO APPLY: Please email cover
letter, curriculum vita and/or resume to julie_craddock@bayvalleyfoods.com
or fax to 503.978.4254. [posted 5/15/06]
A JELD-WEN internship is a hands-on management training opportunity to
learn our business from the inside out, and see if we're a perfect fit for your
future, right upon graduation. For more information, visit http://www.jwinterns.com/
HEWLETT-PACKARD. There are
many jobs open for new graduates and for interns at
Hewlett-Packard! Go to http://www.hp.com/go/jobs
and click Show Advanced Search. On the Advanced Search page, click United States
for the Location (you can drill down to a more specific set of regions) and
Internship or Graduate Job, then click Search. As of today, there are
over 80 new graduate positions and 135 internships still open! If you are
returning to school full-time, you are classified as an Intern. If you
will graduate this term, or graduated less than one year ago, you are
classified as a Graduate. If you see an interesting job, please apply right
away on-line. In addition, send the Job ID number and your resume to ken.saul@hp.com
so I can advocate for you to the hiring manager. Best of luck in your job
search!
KEITH MANUFACTURING CO., the
world’s largest Walking Floor manufacturer,
is looking for an Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering student to
be a Summer Engineering Intern. The focus of this internship is
the implementation of lean manufacturing concepts to the production
floor. This will be a great opportunity to experience and study a
manufacturing environment, work in a
group setting, and learn project
management skills. Keith Manufacturing Co. is located in Madras,
Oregon—perfectly located for many
outdoor activities like hunting,
fishing, and whitewater
rafting. You may find us at www.keithwalkingfloor.com.
To apply, e-mail your resume to
Brenda Jones, Human Resources, at bjones@keithwalkingfloor.com.
[posting renewed 6/12]
MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS,
in Hillsboro, OR, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering summer
intern to work in their Semiconductor Test Facility. Job
description: The intern will work under the Test Equipment Manager and will
be responsible for designing mechanical improvements and fabricating prototypes
for Maxim's automated test equipment. The intern will also be
responsible for publishing detailed AutoCAD drawings. Qualifications:
Internship candidates must currently be in Pro-School studying
Mechanical Engineering (Junior or Senior status). Applicants must
have a strong background in AutoCAD. Machining skills are desirable
but not required. Pay rate:
$15.00 - $19.50/hr based on academic year and qualifications. Start date: Immediately/ASAP. To apply: Send cover
letter and resume to Maxim Integrated Products, C/O
Daren R. Morgan, 7250 NW Evergreen Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124. daren_morgan@or.mxim.com Ph:
(503) 547-2142, Fax: (408)
331-1057. Questions about the internship or application
process? Please contact Daren Morgan at daren_morgan@or.mxim.com. [posted
6/12]
Jobs
BOEING has
immediate openings for entry-level full-time positions in El Segundo, CA,
which is headquarters to our Satellite Development Center (SDC). See a flyer
with the specific listings at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/BoeingCollegeFlyerELS0506.pdf.
The SDC is the world's leading manufacturer of commercial communications
satellites, and a major provider of space systems, satellites and payloads for
national defense, science and environmental applications. To be considered, all
candidates must apply online. Please visit http://www.boeing.com/collegecareers,
which includes extensive information about Boeing people, jobs, benefits, etc.,
plus links to help you create a profile and apply to specific jobs. [posted
6/5]
CARRUTHERS EQUIPMENT
COMPANY, a growing manufacturer of
proprietary equipment used in the food processing industry, seeks a creative,
capable Design Engineer to join our engineering team. 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 Columbia River. Our location provides immediate access to
numerous recreational activities including fishing, hunting, and skiing, while
being less than 100 miles from a major city. Carruthers enjoys an excellent
reputation as one of the industry’s key innovators having brought numerous new
products to market over the last several years. We have been in business
for over fifty-five years with excellent financial health.
Carruthers also has an
immediate opening for an 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). [posting renewed 6/5. This is an ongoing employment opportunity]
CLIMAX PORTABLE MACHINE
TOOLS in Newberg, Oregon,
is currently recruiting to fill a Senior Design Engineering position and
is especially interested in hiring OSU alumni. The company (please see us at http://www.CPMT.com)
is a key
competitor in world markets for specialized machine tool solutions.
Climax holds over 20 patents and is considered a leader in innovative designs
for complex machining problems. Our solutions can save our customers
hundreds of thousands of dollars when critical repairs and maintenance
challenges result in crippling downtime. Our tools also provide
innovative onsite solutions in the shipbuilding,
nuclear power, military and heavy
construction industries. Our engineers frequently enjoy the roles of
inventor, mechanical
engineer and designer. They take a customer need and develop a
solution from cradle to grave. The tools are built here in Newberg, so engineers benefit from a "hands on"
partnership with manufacturing. For many mechanical engineers, this is the "dream job." The job
is posted at http://www.cpmt.com/hr/. Note: This
is a senior-level position and as such will not be appropriate (yet!) for OSU
ME graduates seeking entry-level employment. However,
if the work and our company sounds interesting to you, we would like to hear from you anyway, and we may in fact have several entry-level
openings in the near future. If you have questions about this position and/or
other current or forthcoming opportunities with CPTM,
please contact Scott A. Copeland, BS, MAP,
Human Resources, Training and
Development, Climax Portable Machine
Tools, 503-537-5220, scopeland@CPMT.com. [posting
renewed 6//05]
COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT
MANUFACTURING CO. is
looking for a Liaison Engineer to
begin work in the July/August time frame. The Liaison Engineer is the
front line contact between Manufacturing and Engineering regarding production
issues requiring engineering input or resolution. Within established guidelines
and capability, the Liaison Engineer personally dispositions NCR’s and assures
a timely transfer of information between Manufacturing and Engineering. This
is an entry level job for a mechanical engineer who wishes to advance to design
engineering or structural analysis. Requirements: Bachelors
degree or equivalent in Engineering, or an Associates
Degree in Technology and 2 years of aviation composite manufacturing. This job
requires knowledge of statics and strength of materials. Composite knowledge is also desirable. The liaison engineer develops
repairs and analyzes possible repairs for defects in nonconforming parts. In
the process of performing this function, the liaison engineer identifies
corrective actions and develops solutions to assure the defect does not
reoccur. This job provides exposure to all aspects of aircraft design and
manufacturing. An ability to communicate is a must. Company
Description: The Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation manufactures
the Columbia
350 and Turbocharged 400 aircraft. These all-composite high-performance
4-place single engine piston aircraft are certified to meet the most stringent
FAA requirements in history. Located in Bend, Oregon,
a world-class skiing and recreational center with clean air, small-community
atmosphere, first-rate schools and medical facilities, you can join a team
that knows how to work hard and play harder. To apply:
Please submit resume to Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation,
Attn: Jennifer Delcastillo, 22550
Nelson Road, Bend, OR 97701,
fax to (541) 318-1177 or email to resume@flycolumbia.com
. In addition, please forward resume to christina.bainbridge@flycolumbia.com. No
phone calls please. [posted 5/29]
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP (www.cvgrp.com)
is looking for an applications engineer who has an aggressive, proactive approach and who wants to join an exciting, growing,
organization. Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., designs
and manufactures system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market,
primarily in the U.S.
Position requirements: Bachelors Degree in design with focus on
automotive exterior an interior styling. 1-3 years experience with Industrial
Design, including design tools such as: Engineering Pro-E, CATIA, Adobe Photoshop. Ability to work with both
engineering and marketing to develop concepts and prototypes for new products,
or modifications to existing products. Strong 2-D
concept and rendering skills. For 3-D concepts
development, the ability to supervise and / or create models or prototypes
which convey the aesthetics and functionality of the product.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly and tool design; experience
with injection molding, vacuum forming and RIM molding a plus. Must relocate to the Vancouver,
WA area. Job
Duties: Read publications, attends showings, and consults with engineering,
marketing, production, and sales representatives to establish design concepts.
Evaluate design ideas based on factors such as appealing appearance,
design-function relationships, serviceability, materials and methods
engineering, application, budget, price, production cost, methods of
production, market characteristics, and client specifications. Integrate
findings and concepts and sketches design ideas. Present design to client or
design committee and discusses need for modification and change. Create tool
designs, release tool drawings and assembly fixture concepts for our manufacturing
processes. Communicate with tooling vendors to ensure design intent. Supervise
pattern builds for manufacturing process. Build mock-up for quick package study
and simulated CAD models. Prepare illustrations and exploded view for
engineering and quotation. Design products for custom applications. Physical
Requirements: Must have visual capabilities that satisfy the normal
requirements of determining product compliance to customer specifications. Must be physically capable of traveling up to 10% of the time.
Must be physically capable of limited air travel as required
by customer. Must be physically capable of
communicating with all levels of the organization. Must be physically
capable of using measurement, data recording, and communications devices as required
within the scope of job duties; i.e. personal computer, cell phone, calipers,
etc. Qualified candidates should forward their resume to jeff.krupp@cvgrp.com.
[posted 4/17]
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
COMPANY (CEC), a leading manufacturer
of rock crushing and screening equipment in Tualatin, Oregon,
has an immediate engineering position open. We are looking for an
experienced person, preferably with heavy equipment background, to develop
customer service and parts manuals. Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, update and distribute Parts/Operation/Technical manuals; create
electrical, hydraulic schematics, as-built, and detail drawings; and support
shop with technical information as needed on equipment design. Qualifications:
Proficiency in Auto Cad and Inventor 3D and mechanical knowledge of designs
involving power transmission (both mechanical and hydrostatic), track drive
systems, diesel drives, electrical systems, fluid power, and structural design.
Must have strong organizational, communication,
interpersonal, and problem-solving/reasoning skills. Must be able to
talk with vendors and communicate with other departments on projects (i.e.,
sales, parts, shop & purchasing). Must be dependable, able to follow
instructions, multi-task, and work with little supervision. Must
pass drug test. Benefit package includes: Health insurance, 401k,
vacation and standard holiday pay, AFLAC and FSA, tuition assistance and
salary. If you are anxious to establish your career at CEC, please immediately
forward your resume and salary requirements to rsmith@ceccrushers.com or FAX 503-692-6220, attention Roger
Smith. [posted 5/08]
CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS is currently seeking a licensed Mechanical/Electrical
Engineer and a Mechanical/Electrical designer with ~5 years
experience to join our team to assist us in continuing our tradition of
successful project design. We are an award-winning architectural firm in Salem, OR, and are a
major designer of Retirement and Assisted Living Facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Primary duties include
design of plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems. Responsibilities include
energy code compliance, plan review responses and submittal review. Other
responsibilities include coordination of fire sprinkler, fire alarm, emergency
call systems and ongoing coordination with construction superintendents.
Travel to constructions sites is required. We offer a
comprehensive compensations and benefit package. To apply, send resumes
via mail, fax, or e-mail to: Kristin Newland, Curry Brandaw Architects, 2601 25th St. SE, Suite 300,
Salem, Oregon 97302; 503.399.0565 (Fax); kristin@currybrandaw.com
FLEXTRONICS
INTERNATIONAL is looking
for a part-time Engineering student who has completed at least 2 years of
engineering coursework to work 10-20 hrs a week on a project at Hewlett
Packard in Corvallis.
The part-time employee will be working with our engineering team and the
employee’s assignments will vary depending on weekly needs. This position
requires familiarity with: engineering design, prototype assembly, programming,
and CAD. The ideal candidate will have completed 2 years of engineering, have
at least one programming class, and ME design coursework. The
candidate will have good communications skills and be able to work a flexible
schedule. Please contact Rudy Schalk at 715-3287 or rudy.schalk@hp.com
with any inquiries. Expected pay rate is $10-12/hr. [posted 6/12]
FOREST PRODUCTS COMPANY in Oregon
seeks two experienced process engineers for its Quality
Assurance group. A small Oregon-based company with a
40-year history is currently experiencing great growth. They have
a strong lean manufacturing and team environment. They are seeking 2
Process Engineers with 5 years of experience with high volume, heavy manufacturing. They would prefer
experience in the Forest Products Industry,
but that is not required. Person will be responsible for quality
performance and customer satisfaction through effective assessment, prioritization,
improvement and corrective action. The position will direct and support
Lean Manufacturing and Work Team activities for the plant. The position
will assist in creating/maintaining process specifications, standards,
practices and auditing methods to assure quality,
utilization, efficiency, and financial performance. The position will
be directly involved in the product development process including, panel construction and prototype activities. Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years Process Engineering experience with high volume
manufacturing environment; BS in a Manufacturing Engineering or related field;
Lean Manufacturing principles; Prefer experience with wood products. Location:
Oregon, Prefer local,
but will pay for relocation for the right candidate. Some travel required, but not significant amount. Salary: $50 -
$70K + 10% bonus target. Excellent Benefits. For
more information and to apply,
contact: Carol Remington, Vice
President, Woodmoor Group, Inc. 00-1-(719) 488-1788,
cremington@woodmoor.com. Read my bio here... [posted
5/29]
FORTUNE 100 COMPANY is seeking to add a
graduating ME or EE to its Entry Program. The company designs, engineers,
and manufactures gas turbine equipment for customers in North
America and over 80 countries. The Program offers training
and development in hands-on operation and maintenance of gas turbine equipment
for power generation applications. Hudson
has been assigned the task of recruiting a few candidates for their program. We
are interviewing immediately. Position description: The
successful candidate will be hired as a full-time salary employee with benefits;
will participate in a 3-year development cycle,
with training provided in San Diego for the first year ( with
2 months in Texas), and in years 2
and 3 will complete field assignments working with other personnel in actual
field customer service; and will become skilled in controls, engine operation,
systems diagnostics, operations
maintenance and repair, and
troubleshooting. Qualified candidate(s) must have a GPA of 3.0 or better;
must be willing to relocate to San Diego for year one and another city(s) for
the two additional years; should be mechanically inclined; and should be
outgoing and a good communicator. If you are interested and qualified for this
position, please contact David
Zerba, Business
Development Manager– West Region, Hudson
Energy & Power Practice Group, Portland,
OR. david.zerba@hudson.com. phone: (503)
645 – 5974. mobile: (503) 330 – 7361. [posted 6/12; will be hiring in June and
August.]
HARRIS THERMAL TRANSFER PRODUCTS, a
leading manufacturer of ASME Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers in Newburg, Oregon, has two
IMMEDIATE openings for entry- to intermediate-level Design Engineers. Candidates must meet the following minimum
requirements: BS in Mechanical or Structural
Engineering; can think “outside the box” and is creative; self
motivated, self starter w/ entrepreneurial spirit; excellent work
ethic; excellent communication abilities; team player; excited
about joining a rapidly growing company; aggressive with a lot of
energy; honest and fair with solid business smarts. Preferred (but
not required) experience includes: Supervisory experience
(drafting and engineering); experience in ASME Section VIII, Division 1
pressure vessel design; heat exchanger mechanical design
experience; experience reading and checking fabrication
drawings; experience evaluating costs in order to produce the most
economical designs; heat transfer experience particularly in the use
of B-JAC Software; finite element analysis
experience; AutoCAD experience; piping
design and skid / module design experience; experience
using APV, Compress Software; and experience in estimating
and project management. Harris Thermal Transfer Products is an aggressive
and growing company. We are primarily manufacturers of ASME Code pressure
vessels and heat exchangers. We also design and fabricate piping and skid or
modular systems. We have a large and broad customer base which is growing
rapidly. Harris emphasizes on time delivery, quality, customer service and
economy. We have an ASME “U”, “R” & “PP” stamps;“CE”, and “API” stamps. We are NQA-1 certified.
Harris’s main facility is located at 615
S. Springbrook Road in Newberg,
Oregon (97132) with an additional fabrication
facility in Portland, Oregon. If you meet the above listed job
requirements, please send or FAX resume to General Manager, Harris Thermal
Transfer Products, P.O. Box
820, Newberg OR 97132, FAX 503-538-4281
or e-mail Eric Groenweghe at ericg@harristhermal.com.
Salary is based on experience and is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits
include medical / dental / vision, matching 401K plan, vacation, holidays etc.
[posted 5/29, renewed 6/5]
HEWLETT-PACKARD. There are
many jobs open for new graduates and for interns at
Hewlett-Packard! Go to http://www.hp.com/go/jobs
and click Show Advanced Search. On the Advanced Search page, click United States
for the Location (you can drill down to a more specific set of regions) and
Internship or Graduate Job, then click Search. As of today, there are
over 80 new graduate positions and 135 internships still open! If you are
returning to school full-time, you are classified as an Intern. If you
will graduate this term, or graduated less than one year ago, you are
classified as a Graduate. If you see an interesting job, please apply right
away on-line. In addition, send the Job ID number and your resume to ken.saul@hp.com
so I can advocate for you to the hiring manager. Best of luck in your job
search!
HINDS
INSTRUMENTS, INC. (http://www.hindsinstruments.com) designs and builds
polarization modulation devices that allow scientists and instrument
manufacturers worldwide to measure with extreme sensitivity various phenomena
that affect the polarization of light. We are looking for a
Sales Engineer I. Position Summary:
The Sales Engineer has primary responsibility for developing sales, using understanding of the applications of company
products; becomes the champion to expand the product range, generate increased sales opportunities and produce
sales growth. This position involves an extensive introductory technical
training program. Responsibilities: Conducts demonstrations, attends tradeshows and technical seminars to
convey product knowledge and applications; responds to technical inquiries from
customers, and manages account
support to order placement and customer acceptance; provides technical training, product demonstrations,
sales and marketing tools to dealers; manages commercial and financial agreements
with customers; enhances sales opportunities though market evaluations and
strategies; member of cross-functional team for generating new business;
contributes to new product definition,
grooming, market launch and product
line expansion. Skills: Minimum BS or equivalent, in a scientific or technical discipline;
Electrical, Mechanical, Optical Engineering or Physics preferred; requires
effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to operate in a
collaborative, problem solving
manner; strong hands-on and problem solving. Compensation: Paid at
current market salary, DOE. Work
Location: 3175 NW
Aloclek Dr., Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123. To apply: Submit
resume with references to hr@hindsinstruments.com.
Deadline: Open Until Filled. Contact Information: Jackie Boyd, HR Manager,
(503) 690-2000 x195,
jboyd@hindsinstruments.com
[posting renewed 6/5]
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING FIRM with offices in McMinnville and Corvallis seeks ME graduate with interest in designing products and automated tooling
and fixtures. Excellent pay and benefits.
Dynamic and exciting work environment. BSME
required. CAD solid modeling and related work experience preferred. If
interested, please fax resume to 503.565.2001. We will be holding on-campus interviews on Tuesday, June
13th.
PACIFIC CAST
TECHNOLOGIES, INC., located in Albany, OR, produces aerospace parts for Boeing, Lockheed, Rolls
Royce, Volvo and others. Our process includes investment castings in
titanium alloys. We have a current opening for a Project Engineer 1.
This individual will be responsible for assigned projects (New Part, Part
Changes, Development) from start up through the on time and to budget
completion and will receive mentoring and oversight from a Senior Engineer or
Engineering Supervisor. For detailed information about this position, read the
position description at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/PCTProjectEng7700-30-06.pdf. Interested
applicants may send their resumes with a cover letter to our Human Resources
department or to Diana Sutherin, Engineering Dept. at Pacific Cast Technologies,
Inc., P.O. Box 908, 150 Queen Avenue SW, Albany, OR 97321-0336; DSutherin@paccast.com. [posted 6/05]
The PACIFIC NORTHWEST
NATIONAL LABORATORY (PNNL) Engineering Systems Group is seeking highly
qualified junior level engineers to support contract research projects
in the areas of environment,
national security, and energy. At
PNNL (http://www.pnl.gov)
we advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge and rapidly translate
scientific discoveries into innovative technologies to meet national needs. The
Engineering Systems Group provides systems analysis and systems engineering
capabilities to projects in chemical and nuclear waste management, counterterrorism,
and nuclear energy. Principal responsibilities of the Engineer II/III
position will be to provide a wide variety of advanced analytical support using
uni-variate statistics,
multi-variate statistics, calculus, commercially available engineering and analytical
tools, and PNNL-developed analytical
tools. The incumbent will work at the interface of systems analysis and data
analysis, so strong capabilities
both of these areas are essential for success. The incumbent must also be able
to communicate well verbally and in writing,
work alone and in teams, and
interact effectively with clients. Position requirements: A
Bachelors degree in statistics or in systems,
nuclear, chemical, electrical,
mechanical, or industrial
engineering. Statisticians who apply should have strong engineering expertise;
and engineers should have strong statistics expertise. The ability to obtain
and maintain a DOE security clearance is also a position requirement. To apply:
submit resume at http://jobs.pnl.gov. Applicants must include
their resume a section entitled “Systems and Data Analysis Expertise” that
summarizes their education, training, and project experiences relevant to systems
analysis and engineering and using advanced data analysis capabilities. [posted
4/10; run until end of June]
PIERCE PACIFIC
MANUFACTURING, a Portland area heavy equipment manufacturer,
is looking for an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to be a part of our
design team. The successful candidate will be a self starter, with a
working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or ProEngineer software. A willingness
to learn, and a desire to contribute quickly to the design group are musts.
Experience, while a plus, is not the major focus in our search.
Background and personal traits are equally important factors for this position.
Design work at Pierce Pacific includes structures, and a variety of mechanical,
hydraulic, and electrical systems. Designers will work with all aspects
of our products over a period of time. This diversity of product,
and a family type atmosphere, make Pierce Pacific an
excellent place to learn and work. This is a full-time, permanent
position, with benefits. Those interested, please mail your resume to:
Engineering Manager, Pierce Pacific Mfg, P.O. Box 30509, Portland, OR, 97294. [run until July 1]
PRECISION
CASTPARTS–Schlosser in Redmond, Oregon
has an immediate opening for a Dimensional Engineer. Position
Description: The Dimensional Engineer is responsible for the successful and
timely completion of the first article dimensional requirements of all assigned
development projects, and is also responsible for the successful and timely
completion of wax injection die rework to eliminate dimensional MRB on product
1st production run. Specific Job Functions: Generate as-cast
dimensional, chemical milling, masking, in-process dimensional, straightening,
and final dimensional work instructions; perform statistical analysis of
dimensional results to determine dimensional capability; generate dimensional
inspections plans; generate dimensional first article reports using AS9102 or
other industry standards; generate wax injection die tool rework plans;
generate supplemental first article dimensional work instructions; perform root
cause analysis to determine corrective actions for dimensional non-conformances
and dimensions which lack adequate control; generate redline drawings and
dimensional recommendations to customers using appropriate customer forms;
generate customer MRB, implement corrective action plans to address MRB; and
perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to distill technical requirements from customer specs, PO's, and
Drawings, and determine if the process is capable; ability to effectively
interface with back end manufacturing, dimensional inspectors, machinists, and
customers; ability to effectively manage process or product projects, organize
and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines, and multi-task and work with
limited supervision; ability to perform root cause analysis and determine
corrective actions for tooling/fixturing related issue; Ability to create and
submit MRB; skills in written/verbal communication, decision making, and
attention to detail; ability to visualize 3-dimensionally; knowledge of SPC /
6-sigma; knowledge of basic math, basic statistics and Geometric Dimensional
and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M) technical knowledge of machining, process
capabilities, and knowledge of fixturing and back-end processes; ability to
develop plans for process / system improvements; and ability to perform root
cause analysis and determine corrective actions for process-related issues. Education
and Experience: BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Metallurgical preferred);
2-3 years of demonstrated success in dimensional engineering in the investment
casting industry desirable; advanced capability using Minitab, MSWord, and
Excel, and intermediate capability using Unigraphics, PCDMIS, Outlook, Access. Physical
Capabilities: Ability to read reports and use computers. Ability to
communicate, write, type and operate office
equipment. Ability to exert over fifty pounds of force
to move an object. Ability to work in an
environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals and varying temperatures.
We are looking to fill this position as quickly as possible. Applicants
should email their resume and cover letter to Judy Wiemer, Human Resource
Manager at PCC-Schlosser, at jwiemer@pccstructurals.com.
RAIL CAR MANUFACTURER located near downtown Portland is looking for a
bright recently graduated mechanical engineer to join their growing team as an Associate
Design Engineer. Pay rate for this position begins at $39,000-$47,000 per
year, DOE. Duties: Plan, organize and perform engineering assignments
including the design of rail cars, parts, and components or assigned phases or
major projects as well as special projects. Prime responsibilities:
Prepare working plans, detailed drawings and complete mechanical drawings and
layouts of components and assemblies such as schematics; interconnect lists and
parts breakdowns from notes, verbal instructions and rough or detailed
sketches. Make routine engineering computations, prepare specifications and
make adjustments in drawings or specifications. Prepare estimates, reports and
stress analysis and other technical calculations as required. Review product
design plans to ensure accuracy of plans and compliance to design
specifications. Perform technical calculations, select and specify tolerances,
materials, components, etc. as required in the product design. Generate design
modifications as indicated by test, usage, client needs and vendor
modifications. Use CAD equipment and software to develop designs or revise
designs. Utilize part numbering and drawing numbering system and prepare
material list. Other duties as required.
Accountability: Designs are functional, durable and cost efficient. Bills
of Material are accurate and timely. Drawings accurate and
timely. Mathematical and engineering analyses are accurate. Qualifications:
BS degree and one to two years of related work experience. Required skills
include CAD drafting and CAD design, and knowledge and understanding of rail
car systems, components, steel structure and steel fabrication. Recent grads a plus. Learn more about this
opportunity and apply for the position at www.CampusPoint.com
TRANE–OREGON
(www.traneoregon.com), a
commercial HVAC equipment sales and service company located in Portland, Oregon,
is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer/Graphics Designer for our
Controls (Building Automation Systems; or BAS) Department. This
position is responsible for hardware and software design activities for
building automation systems. The BAS Project Engineer will report to the CTS/BAS Manager and work as a team player
with other Building Automation Systems associates. Additionally, this
position has functional relationships with all other departments, including the
field technicians. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree
in Engineering, or Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or
technical school in electrical engineering, or a certificate in HVAC or AAS and
BAS in electrical engineering and 3-4 years related experience, or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
products and AutoCAD, and other graphics programs such as Paint Shop Pro and
COREL DRAW is also required, as is some computer programming experience. The
candidate must also have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products,
excellent verbal and written communication skills, mathematical skills, and
reasoning ability. For more details, see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/TRANE-BASprojengr0506.pdf.
For more information or to apply for this position, please contact: Lisa
Mattingly, Human Resource Administrator, TraneOregon, (503) 620-8031, LMattingly@trane.com</
