OSU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

Issue #37

Week of August 7, 2006

 

To all e-bulletin recipients: We hope your respective summers are going well--if (inevitably) a little too quickly--and that in between your many activities and adventures you're finding time to stop and smell the roses. Be sure to look skyward over the next couple of weeks and check out the Perseid meteor showers, which will peak this weekend. (Too bad about the near-full moon, but don’t let that keep you from wishing on a falling star!)

 

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Department-wide…

 

WILL YOU BE LOOKING FOR AN ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP DURING 2006-07?If so, check out the new Fall-term “Internship Search Boot Camp” class, ALS 210! This 2-credit class will run on Tuesdays from 3-4:50 pm. Everyone is welcome to enroll; there are no prerequisites or over-qualifications. The only catch is that only 30 spots are available. Here’s the course description: 

 

ALS 210: HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR INTERNSHIP SEARCH. Internship preparation course designed to provide students with the fundamental tools to find and secure an internship. Topics will include internship search strategies, resumes, cover letters, and interviewing. Guest speakers and site visits will provide additional insight into these topics from the perspective of employers and students with prior internship experience. Reflection on student's interests, values, and goals will also be integrated into the course. PREREQ: None.

 

 Note: In addition to the regular curriculum, there will be a focus on the fall application process for highly competitive Summer ’07 internships.

 

PLAN AHEAD FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS PROJECT BENEFIT BANQUET: October 6th, 6–8:30 pm, OSU Memorial Union Ballroom. Come celebrate the success of our project thus far and support its implementation. Enjoy a silent auction of pieces donated by artists in the community followed by an authentic Salvadoran meal. Our project team will also present details about the project to date. Banquet tickets are $50 and all proceeds support the material costs and implementation expenses of the El  Salvador Water Project. For more information about the banquet, see the flyer at  http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/EWBbanquetflyer.pdf. This event is open to the public. Members of the wider Corvallis community (and beyond) are is invited and encouraged to attend, so please help spread the word. To purchase tickets and save your spot, or if you have other questions about the banquet, contact Kelly Wilson at  wilsonke@engr.orst.edu. Note: A PowerPoint presentation about the El Salvador project is available at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/ewb/docs/Site_Assessment.ppt.

 

ME & IME STAFF MOVES RELATED TO FORTHCOMING DEPARTMENT MERGER

As part of the upcoming IME–ME merger into the proposed School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, some of the ME and IME staff will be changing locations and redistributing functions this summer. New staff locations and primary functions are anticipated to be as follows:

§          Undergraduate Student Services for ME, IME, and General Engineering, including advising, will be housed in Dearborn 101. Staff located in the Dearborn office will include Stel Walker (assistant dept. head, ME), John Parmigiani (ME advisor), Nicole Ray (ME advisor), Gina Newcomb and Karen Willard (undergraduate support), and Denise Emery (ME advisor and undergraduate project coordinator), Lynn Paul (IME advisor), and Ebi Netto (IME advisor).

§          Business support for the New School, including HR and accounting, will be located in Covell 118. ME and IME staff located in Covell will include Ken Funk (interim dept. head, IME), Phyllis Helvie (HR), Angela Franklin (accounting), and Barbie Gee (research accounting).

§          Research & Development and Graduate Student Support for ME and IME will be housed in Rogers Hall, in and around the main office (R204). Rogers Hall staff will include Belinda Batten (dept. head, ME), Tracy Ann Robinson (corporate relations/dept. communications), Heather Glover (research support), Jean Robinson (graduate student support), and Gitte Johnson (office and general ME/IME support).

 

Grad Students/Faculty/Staff…

 

ATTENTION ME GRADUATE STUDENTS: We need your immediate help in completing the new online ME Graduate Student Directory.

  

1.       All currently enrolled graduate students: please go to http://me.oregonstate.edu/people/grads/ and review your directory listing. 

 

2.       Please send any corrections to your existing directory information and/or any missing pieces of information to tracy.ann.robinson@oregonstate.edu ASAP.

  • If you are a current grad student (including those who are defending later this summer) but are NOT on this page, please send all of the information indicated. 
  • if your research area is listed as one of the general specialty areas (thermal fluids, design/mechanics, dynamic/control, materials) but you have a specific thesis or dissertation research topic, please provide the specific topic for listing. 
  • If you would a link from your name to a personal web page that includes information about your ME research, send the web page URL. If you are affiliated with a research lab here at OSU, please email  the lab URL so it can be linked to your research topic. (Some entries already have these links.)

3.       For those who don't have a photo posted, we will be having another photo shoot in September before Fall term starts to fill in the missing pictures. Meanwhile, if you have an electronic photo that is similar to the ones currently posted or could be cropped similarly, please send us the photo for temporary use.

 

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.

 

 

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. 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 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

 

Internships

 

NOTE: If you’re in the market for an internship and haven’t yet looked at the Miscellaneous Announcements section of this e-bulletin, go back and read the announcement about the new fall “internship search boot camp” course-- ALS 210: HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR INTERNSHIP SEARCH.  You might want to consider signing up for it!

 

BERUFSAKADEMIE RAVENSBURG (http://www.ba-ravensburg.de), located in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany (on beautiful Lake Constanze near the Swiss border) has an internship opportunity for a second or higher year Bachelors student or a Masters student in Mechanical Engineering. The internship can be commenced immediately, but start dates around October 1 ‘06 and January 1 ‘07 are also possible. The internship can last from 2 to 6 months. German language skills are not necessary. Internship functions/opportunities:  The intern will assist the sponsoring professor in mechatronics, controls lab design, Matlab/Simulink, sensor investigations, Formula car, and/or Robcad software. Other topics can also be found  depending on the student's interest. ME students interested in learning more about this international internship opportunity should contact Professor Bob Paasch (Paasch@engr.oregonstate.edu) or Professor Belinda Batten (Belinda.Batten@oregonstate.edu). [posted 7/17]

 

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 - $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 the above email address. [posted 6/12]

 

NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (NETL) in Albany, OR, has immediate openings for summer assistantships and internships. Students may start work onsite at Albany's center immediately (in addition opportunities for part-time work is also possible). Knowledge/Expertise in use of Labview will be a plus. In addition, opportunities exist for students working on Finite Element Analysis FEA) based methods. NETL's work is in the area of Vacuum Arc Remelting (see information at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/VARMonitoringFEA.pdf). Most of the work requires expertise in Labview or FEA analysis. If interested, contact Paul King (king@alrc.doe.gov 541-967-5948). [posted 6/19]

 

SYSTEMS WEST ENGINEERING, a Mechanical/electrical engineering firm in Eugene, OR, has an opening for the summer for a mechanical engineering student intern to perform calculations, energy analysis, field investigation, testing and inspection. Duration of employment: mid-June through mid-September. Must have own transportation. Contact: Greg Langdon, Systems West Engineers, 411 High Street, Eugene, OR 97401. Phone 541-342-7210, Fax:  541-342-7220, Email: office@systemswestengineers.com [posted 6/19]

 

 

Jobs

 

NEW! ASSOCIATED GROCERS, INC. (http://www.agsea.com/) has a current opening for an Industrial Engineer. This individual will be primarily responsible for operating and maintaining computerized standards software and MS office software. Responsibilities will also include conducting research and studies of operations to learn and communicate processes and procedures that maximize the work flow and most effectively utilize space while ensuring facility safety and efficiency. In addition, this incumbent will: Develop and implement operational procedures throughout AG’s Distribution Center; modify the computer software’s setup as required by physical and operational changes; monitor and detect issues with the utilization of locations and inventory levels; develop and implement policies and procedures which result in cost reduction; analyze the computer’s performance in conjunction with warehouse operations in order to develop system improvements; direct the setup and monitor the accuracy of the item master fields maintained by the distribution center; analyze and improve upon the warehouse layout on an on-going basis; manage special projects as needed by the Distribution Center; Develop and conduct training on procedures and computer equipment; monitor and analyze variables relative to production work; report deviations for management action; and prepare new standards as required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering (or Logistics). Strong Analytical skills and the ability to recommend and calculate projected savings from implemented changes. Advanced level computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and experience using industry software such as Red Prairie, Activity Base Compensation, SQL, Qbasic, Vocollect and PKMS. Advanced skills and abilities in the operation and maintenance of computerized standards software. Red Prairie MSDA Certification.  Knowledge of common concepts, practices and procedures within the industrial engineering field.  Demonstrable experience and skill presenting to small and large group of diverse backgrounds. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail. Skill and ability in researching operations and conducting studies. The ability to lift 50 lbs on occasion. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Top candidates will also have an understanding of and working with labor standards.  Lotus Notes experience is preferred. This position is a regular, full time, salary position and is not eligible for overtime. Starting Wage: DOE Job Code: 2388 [posted 8/07]

 

NEW! BOB TRAILER INC. (http://www.bobgear.com/) has an immediate opening at the new Boise, Idaho location for a Product Development Engineer, working within the Product Development Department. Primary responsibilities include all aspects of product development including scheduling, prototyping, designing, testing, etc. Must be adept at working under schedule & budget constraints within a team atmosphere. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Engineering design and development of outdoor gear. Scheduling timelines for product implementation. Periodic product meetings (design reviews). Management of prototype fabrication and testing. Production ready design drawings. Design and scheduling of testing programs for product certification. Technical communications with overseas suppliers. Overseas travel to factories for production oversight and approval (approximately 5%), and in house technical support. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering required, preferably Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge of SolidWorks for 3-D modeling and drawing creation required. Knowledge of AutoCAD a plus. Must have experience working with MS Office Applications. Must be a highly motivated, well-organized, detail oriented individual. Preferably will have a basic understanding of the following manufacturing technologies: machining, fForming, welding, heat treatment, injection molded plastics, riveted assemblies, and packaging.

Salary: DOE  To apply, fax or e-mail a cover letter, resume, and employment application (Attn: Mike). E-Mail: Info@bobgear.com FAX: (208) 375-5172. For more information, see http://www.bobtrailers.com/bobjobs/productengineer.php

[posted 8/7; end date 8/25]

 

BOEING has ongoing openings for a wide variety of engineering positions at locations throughout the U.S. and abroad. To find out about current openings at your experience level and in your specific areas of interest, visit https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobSearch. To find out more about  Boeing people, jobs, benefits, etc., plus links to help you create a profile and apply to specific jobs, visit  http://www.boeing.com/collegecareers [posted 7/17]

 

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 Colleen Winkler (cwinkler@cpmt.com).  [posting renewed 8/07]

 

COPELAND PAVING, SAND, and GRAVEL, located in Grants Pass, OR, has an opening for a Chief Estimator. Description/Summary of Position: The position prepares formal and informal bids for public and private clients, coordinates bid preparation with other estimators, coordinates work with estimators and job superintendents.  Position responsibilities include active tracking of bidding opportunities, development of market connections to public and private clients, plus technical evaluation of plans received for bidding. Education/Skill Requirements: Applicants will be evaluated based upon their amount of applicable experience & technical certifications. Additional consideration will be given to applicants with a civil engineering degree, although that will not necessarily be the most critical criteria. Salary and Benefit Information: Compensation for the position will be based on qualifications.  The position is a full time position, with a full range of competitive fringe benefits including profit sharing, provided vehicle, and medical insurance.  Contact/Application Information: Applicants must provide a resume with a minimum of three references to Bill Peterson, Director of Administration, 695 S. E. “J” Street, Grants Pass, OR or respond via e-mail to bill@copelandpaving.com.  The recruitment will remain open until filled.  Copeland will respond to all applicants to fill the position as rapidly as possible.  Copeland companies are equal opportunity employers, and are a drug free workplace, requiring pre-employment drug screening and random sampling during employment. [posted 7/1]

 

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]

 

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.]

 

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!

 

LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC., a manufacturer known for innovative designs of high quality, multipurpose compact tools, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer.  A primary function will be to provide manufacturing engineering coverage for the stamping department. The engineer will develop and design test fixtures for production and design production aids, fixtures, and tooling for improved production efficiency. Successful candidates will have a BS in Engineering (Mfg preferred); minimum 3 years experience relating to design, documentation, and implementation of manufacturing processes; good project management skills; CAD experience; experience with methods improvement and cost reduction, lean Mfg. methods, and new equipment justification. Familiarity with metal stamping dies and general tool design, product design experience, and previous experience in cutlery, hand tool, or metal parts fabrications industries are highly desirable. We offer an excellent benefits package, competitive wages and a good work environment.  Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D  Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. No telephone calls please. Submit a resume and cover letter to Fax (503) 253-7830 or mail to: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., P.O. Box 20595, Portland, OR 97294-0595. [posted 6/19]

 

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. [posted 6/12]

 

MICRON TECHNOLOGY  (