- Posted August 13, 2008
Title: Sr. Program Manager, Power Applications
Description:
OptiSolar is an independent power producer committed to delivering affordable, clean, renewable electricity from our large-scale solar farms using our innovative thin-film silicon PV panels.
We're making solar energy competitive with other forms of electricity generation...and changing the energy equation.
Job Description: You will be part of the core team responsible for defining, developing, and transitioning to production a wide range of PV applications capable of being installed at breakthrough cost levels. Responsibilities include:
• Planning and leading product development efforts to develop, qualify, and release PV power applications for least cost installation and operation
• Providing practical guidance and leadership to other component/product development leads
• Providing experienced structural design guidance and direction to product design teams and structural engineers
• Insuring that programs/projects are built upon sound planning, and that relevant controls and risk management strategies are in place and monitored regularly to keep programs on track and delivering results
• Oversee product release efforts including transitioning system designs into Agile
• Interface with functional group leaders and senior management regarding product development Gate reviews and status meetings
McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies
Beaver Falls, PA
Has positions for Engineering I and Engineer II
Contact Information
David Taggart, lightspped65@comcast.net
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- Posted May 22, 2008
Title: Metallurgist
Description:
Weartech International has an opening for a graduating senior in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Weartech is a supplier of nickel and cobalt base alloys to the automotive, chemical and power generation industries.
The position would involve traveling as much as a week every one and a half months to established customers to improve our existing product lines. Locations include Japan, India, SE Asia and South America. No foreign language skills required but are also considered a plus. Duties when not on assignment traveling abroad would include daily foundry operations (producing charges, adjusting elemental compositions, and fixing other metallurgy related problems). All necessary training will be provided by the company.
Education/Experience
The position requires some knowledge of metallurgy, with a background in welding and mechanical behavior being a definite plus.
Contact Information
Send your resume to eric@weartech.net
Additional contact info:
Eric Gardner
eric@weartech.net
(562)-698-7847 ext. 217
- Posted May 15, 2008
Title: Unknown
Description:
Please view our website or contact us for more information.
Contact Information
Trevor Jackson
818/586.1380
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- Posted May 12, 2008
Title: Mechanical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Software/Production Engineering
Description:
Veeco Instruments, a major supplier of high precision measurement and process equipment to high technology industries and research institutions, has several openings for Mechanical, Electronic,Manufacturing, Mechatronic, and Software Engineering students for a Praktikum or Diploma/Master's Thesis program starting in September 1, 2008. Veeco has been participating in Praktikum and Thesis programs for several years with Universities throughout Europe and
Asia. These Praktikums are co-sponsored by CDS International (www.cdsintl.org). Veeco has multiple manufacturing and design
facilities in the USA and has a European headquarters in Mannheim, Germany. Annual sales are approximately $400 million.
Veeco Instruments in Santa Barbara, CA (formerly Digital Instruments)
is currently seeking students for 6-12 month internship positions, working in the research side of our AFM business (the "Nano-Bio" business unit). There may be some excellent opportunities for someone interested in AFM science to gain quite a bit of practical experience running our tools in a variety of modes, as well as gaining a broad range of highly practical test, measurment, and design experiences. There also are positions for students interested in fabrication of AFM probes at our 6000sf class 1000
nanofabrication facility. Interested students should send a resume/cv and cover letter to Bill Muller at bmuller@ieee.org.
Veeco Instruments is a leading supplier of metrology and process
equipment to high technology companies and research institutions,
is now accepting applications for its Practical and Professional Training program for the session starting in September/October of 2008.
This program is located at the Santa Barbara, California, facility of Veeco Instruments. This location has about 300 employees. The primary focus at this location is on the design and manufacturing of Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs) and Micro-Machined (MEMs) probes.
Atomic Force Microscopes are complex, precision instruments that can image the surfaces of materials at the atomic and molecular level. Their design involves a variety of engineering disciplines such as analog/digital electronics, precision mechanics and optics, advanced control algorithms, image processing, and motion control. For more information, please visit our website at: www.veeco.com look under "AFMs/SPMs' These internships offer an outstanding opportunity for students and post graduates alike.
Veeco operation in Santa Barbara designs and manufactures Scanning Probe Microscope systems, which can measure, image, and modify
surfaces of materials at atomic and molecular dimensions. Veeco's
products are used in the exciting new field of "nanotechnology". Our
main customers are in the Semiconductor, BioTechnology, and
Chemical/Materials industries, and university and government research
laboratories.
6 month Praktikum Program for the period starting September 1, 2008
6-9 month Diploma/Master's Thesis Program
6-12 Month Post-Graduate Training
Qualifications/Requirements
Students must have good written and verbal English skills, and very good understanding, interest, and some experience in one or more of the following areas:
- analog/digital circuit design programming in languages such as C, C++
- LabView mechanical design/ CAD electronic pcb circuit layout using CAD machining/tooling design microelectronic (integrated circuit fabrication) mechanical engineering, including materials, design
- analysis design of precision mechanical and optical assemblies and systems project management production/manufacturing engineering test, measurement, and evaluation (quality) engineering.
Contact Information
All interested students and graduates are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible to Bill Muller at email address: bmuller@ieee.org.
The application should include a cover letter, cv/resume, and list of courses, etc. Visit the Veeco website at: www.veeco.com and look under metrology and intstrumentation/nanotheater. An extensive list of current and previous interns can be provided on request.
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- Posted May 12, 2008
Title: High Voltage Engineer
Description:
General Description and Responsibilities: You will be part of the core team responsible for defining, developing, and transitioning to production very large scale PV energy plants capable of being installed at breakthrough cost levels.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required skills:
High Power (>10MW) Electrical Engineering and Design:
- Step-up transformers, their cost, efficiency, sizing, and significance of single or multiple step-ups on systems cost, performance, and reliability
- Safety features, interlocks, and switchgear
- 1-line and 3-line schematics
- Working directly with component manufacturers and sub-contractors
- Ability to creatively consider cost reduction ideas and strategies
- Well versed in all applicable codes (NEC, UL, NESC, CAS, IEEE, etc.)
- Knowledgeable in power distribution practices
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of underground and overhead distribution practices and the hardware used
Grid Interconnection up to 500kV
- Sub-station design concepts and specifications
- 1-line and 3-line schematics
- Detailed component specifications, safety equipment, disconnects, relays and their settings, metering, SCADA
- Able to trade efficiency, output, and costs to optimize system
- Knowledge of the basic substation and distribution equipment and the cost tradeoff with functionality within each equipment classification (i.e. tradeoffs between fuses vs. breakers, overhead vs. underground)
- Electrical sizing of sub-station and medium voltage elements including wiring, safety disconnects, transformers, and buried cable, etc.
- Preparation of design drawings, bills of material, and operational procedures
Education/Experience
- BSEE w/ emphasis in power systems engineering
- At least 5 years in high power (multi-MW) and sub-station design (up to 500kV)
- Knowledge of electrical design software packages such as ETAP, GE PSLF, and EasyPower, performing load flow calculations, arc flash studies, breaker/protection coordination and setting calcs, ground grid calcs and transmission line sizing a plus
- AutoCAD or similar drafting experience preferable
- Must demonstrate strong engineering, design, and communication skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways
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- Posted May 1, 2008
Title: Metallurgist
Description:
Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC) is looking to hire graduating seniors from MATE (CalPoly) for the field of Metallurgy in CANTON, GEORGIA. UAC is an ISO 9002 (among other certifications) approved aluminum extrusion manufacturing company, supplying mainly commercial aircraft and aerospace industries such as Airbus, Lockheed, and Boeing. UAC is a medium sized company which allows the employee to be exposed in different projects, be challenged and grow professionally. Please visit our website for more information on the company's profile.
Graduating seniors who might be interested in working for UAC should submit their resume following the instructions on our website http://www.menzaero.com/
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- Posted April 8, 2008
Title: Materials Process Engineer
Description:
HITCO is located in sunny Gardena, California and was founded in
1922. It manufactures advanced composite materials primarily for
aerospace and defense applications. HITCO is part of the SGL Carbon
Group Carbon Fibers and Composites (CFC) Business Unit. With
around 30 production sites in Europe, North America, and Asia as well
as a service network covering more than 100 countries, the SGL
Carbon Group is a company with a global presence with over 5000
employees and worldwide sales in excess of $2.0 billion. The SGL
family focuses on creating innovative solutions and value for its
customers, relying on core competencies and on a company philosophy
of Excellence.
As a Material Process Engineer, you will support technology and innovation efforts on advanced ceramic composites for use in military, aerospace, and commercial applications.
Qualifications/Requirements
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work well in a team are required to support all efforts. Organizational skills and the ability to communicate ideas through presentations and participation in technical meetings are required.This position may require up to 15% international travel. You must be willing to provide evidence that you are legally able to work inside the United States.
Education/Experience
We require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in materials or mechanical engineering with 3 years experience in materials manufacturing and/or research & development.
Contact Information
Neil Shigeoka
Technology Manager, Advanced Ceramics (USA)
HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc.
1600 West 135th Street
Gardena, California 90249-2506
USA
Desk: +1 310 970-5818
Fax: +1 310 769-2112
shigeoka.neil@hitco.com
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- Posted March 17, 2008
Title: Materials Engineer
Description:
The future of energy is being developed everyday at Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Company as we create new and more innovative ways to supply 14 million Californians. We want our energy to become your power. We need your expertise to bring that power to the people. We are seeking a Metallurgist/Materials Engineer for our Applied Technology Services Group located in San Ramon, CA.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including: Matching 401(k), performance incentive program, medical/ dental/ vision benefits, developmental opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements and a whole lot more! Learn more about us and apply at www.pge.com/about/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity, M/F/D/V
Responsibilities/Duties
You will plan and direct laboratory development projects and major/minor failure analysis projects as well as administer outside contract work.
Materials you will most likely encounter on the job are: Steels (pipes, valves, vessels), Aluminum (wire, fittings, connectors), Copper (wire, valves), and ceramics (insulators).
Education/Experience
You should have 2+ years Metallurgical/Materials engineering experience (this position may be filled with senior level experienced candidate); in-depth knowledge of metallurgy and strong experience with NDE techniques.
Strong oral and written communication skills with a customer focus and a can do attitude are required. BS Engineering degree required in metallurgy, materials, or equivalent areas. Work experience in the gas pipeline or power generation industries a plus.
Contact Information
Pacific Gas and Electric Company offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including: Matching 401(k), performance incentive program, medical/ dental/ vision benefits, developmental opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements and a whole lot more! Learn more about us and apply at www.pge.com/about/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity, M/F/D/V
- Posted March 14, 2008
Title: Entry Level Civil / Mechanical / Industrial / Systems Engineer or Architect.
Description:
Facilities Systems Division, ESC64
GS-7/9/11/12. Starting level depends on education and experience.
1-2 positions
The work has an emphasis on developing and implementing technologies and practices to improve the asset management and sustainability of Naval facilities. One particular emphasis may be the design, constriction, and maintenance of roofs.
Qualifications/Requirements
For all positions:
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance at the SECRET (possibly higher depending on position requirements) level is required
Responsibilities/Duties
The individual in this position carries out his or her responsibilities as a member of a team including senior engineers and architects. Increasing responsibilities will come as the individual gains experience. Work may require the individual to carry out assignments such as:
- Identify, evaluate, recommend and adopt technologies and practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Naval facilities
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Participate in individual and team efforts in partnerships with others in NAVFAC ESC, other Navy commands, industry, and academia to research, develop, demonstrate, and deploy sustainability technologies.
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Develop, improve, and use algorithms to measure the effectiveness of Naval facilities in carrying out their functions and strategies to improve their effectiveness.
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Implement sustainable operations and maintenance in buildings and installations.
The person in this position will typically advance to a GS-12 in 2 to 2 ½ years. Approximately 10-25% travel is required. This job may be filled as an intern position. If it is, the position will be a three-year internship that culminates in a team leadership position, and sets the foundation for subsequent positions in project engineering and program management within the organization
Contact Information
Contact: Joe Connett
805-982-1570
NFESC 64
joe.connett@navy.mil
- Posted March 13, 2008
Title: Summer Intern Process Engineering
Description:
Memry Corporation has demonstrated worldwide leadership converting its nitinol wire, strip and tubing into a wide range of specialized components and products for the industries we service. Memry assists its customers in the development and design of innovative devices across a broad array of specialties. While our focus has primarily been in the medical arena, Memry has successfully supported platforms in the commercial, industrial, telecommunications, defense, endodontic, intimate apparel and eyewear industries.
Memry's nitinol expertise is utilized in the development of a variety of stents, guidewires, microcoils, and vascular closure devices for leading medical companies worldwide. The Memry team works with all its customers to develop products recognized for their innovative designs, superior features, and consistent quality.
Responsibilities/Duties
Memry Corporation (Menlo Park, CA) is looking for an energetic, self-motivated student (junior or senior in materials engineering) for process engineering summer internship. The internship will include some aspects of the following:
- Evaluate the manufacturing process of a medical device
- Examine the effect of heat treatment parameters on manufacturability
- Examine the effect of the number of expansion steps on manufacturability
- Use SEM and other test equipment to quantify results
- Write a final report summarizing results and make recommendations
The duration of the work will be from May 15 2008 to August 15th 2008 M/F 8am to 4:30pm. The hourly rate will be $14.00-$16.00.
Contact Information
Raveena Johnson
Human Resource Manager
Memry Corporation
4065 Campbell Ave
Menlo Park, Ca 94025
Direct: 650-463-3425
Email:
raveena_johnson@memry.com
- Posted January 30, 2008
Title: Materials Process Engineer
Description:
Applicants are invited for a full-time Engineer position on a project that involves the scale-up and commercialization of a new material for use in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. Initially, the engineer will be part of a tem working on the completion of the fully automated medium scale chemical process, including design, implementation and assembly. Once installed, the engineer’s responsibilities will move over to process development for different material properties followed by process qualification, full documentation and eventually general operation of the manufacturing process.
In addition to the operation, the work will include quality assurance of the products using techniques such as viscosity measurements, ion analysis, conductivity measurements, work function measurements, and measurements of film quality using AFM. This position requires a detail-oriented person with good communication skills and strong engineering discipline who can work independently on projects and drive them to completion.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required/Essential Skills:
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Strong background in mathematics, statistics and process design.
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Strong computer skills, ability to solve numerical problems.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to effectively organize and maintain the lab equipment.
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A strong commitment to safety.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
Desirable Skills:
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Experience with ion content characterization methods, such as ion chromatography, ICP.
Education/Experience
BSc degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry or equivalent work experience.
Contact Information
Steven Venter
DuPont Materials Engineer
(805) 526-5321
- Posted January 30, 2008
Title: Materials Corrosion Engineer - Entry Level
Description:
Candidates will work in a multidisciplinary team to assist device scientists with sample preparation, running of experiments, and data collection. The aim of the team is to develop a thorough understanding of the Polymer LED display operation and degradation mechanisms. The goal is to improve the display performance and lifetime.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required/Essential Skills:
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Experience working in laboratory environment, and with modern laboratory practices, including safety issues.
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Attention to detail and exemplary record keeping is essential.
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Ability to communicate ideas clearly with other team members.
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Computer literacy.
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Familiarity with sample preparation.
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Familiarity with handling laboratory chemicals.
Desirable Skills:
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Familiarity with organic LEDs is a strong plus.
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Experience in setting up test and analysis equipment,
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LabView programming, electronics and clean-room protocols are all very desirable.
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Experience using AFM equipment is very desirable.
Responsibilities/Duties
This is a hands-on position which involves device fabrication and testing. Attention to detail, and ability to follow detailed procedures is necessary. The candidate should be familiar with general laboratory practices, including safety issues. The candidate should also be comfortable working with simple electronic test equipment and with Windows-based computer systems. This position requires a motivated individual who can work independently when required.
Education/Experience
This position requires a BSc or equivalent industrial experience.
Notes
Several projects, tasks or milestones that the candidate will be expected to complete within a timed basis:
(this is used to be able to assess the candidates performance history with the positions performance expectations.)
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Learn sample fabrication techniques, and demonstrate competency to work well without constant supervision.
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Establish a good working relationship with the scientist who is guiding the work, as well as with the larger materials group.
- Posted January 30, 2008
Title: Unknown
Description:
Candidates will work in a multidisciplinary team to assist device scientists with sample preparation, running of experiments, and data collection. The aim of the team is to develop a thorough understanding of OLED display operation and degradation mechanisms. The goal is to improve the display performance and lifetime.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required/Essential Skills
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Experience working in laboratory environment and with modern laboratory practices, including safety issues.
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Attention to detail and exemplary record keeping is essential.
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Ability to communicate ideas clearly with other team members is important.
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Computer literacy, familiarity with sample preparation and familiarity with handling laboratory chemicals are important.
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with OLED fabrication is a strong plus.
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Experience in setting up test and analysis equipment,
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LabView programming, operating AFM equipment, electronics and clean-room protocols are all very desirable.
Responsibilities/Duties
This is a hands-on position which involves device fabrication and testing. Attention to detail, and ability to follow detailed procedures is necessary. The candidate should be familiar with general laboratory practices, including safety issues. The candidate should also be comfortable working with simple electronic test equipment and with Windows-based computer systems. This position requires a motivated individual who can work independently when required.
Education/Experience
This position requires a BSc or equivalent industrial experience.
Contact Information
Steven Venter
DuPont Materials Engineer
(805) 526-5321
- Posted January 30, 2008
Title: Unknown
Description:
The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team to develop Active Matrix OLED displays. This role is predominantly an experimental R&D position with the aim of improving the display performance and lifetime.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required Skills
- Experience working in clean-room environment.
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Modern laboratory practices (with an emphasis on safety issues),
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Attention to detail and exemplary record keeping.
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Sample preparation and familiarity with handling laboratory chemicals.
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Written, verbal and presentation skills, to communicate ideas clearly with other team members, are essential.
- The candidate must be comfortable working with electronic test equipment and with Windows-based computer systems.
Desirable Skills
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Candidates would benefit from having electronics skills, a mechanical aptitude, and be comfortable with troubleshooting experimental equipment.
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Experience in setting up test and analysis equipment and developing appropriate techniques and protocols is a definite plus.
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LabView and IGOR programming is highly desirable.
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Experience operating AFM is desirable.
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Familiarity with organic LEDs is useful (but not mandatory), although a knowledge of semiconductor materials and their electronic properties is a strong plus.
Responsibilities/Duties
The candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating experiments, fabricating OLED devices, testing devices, and using state-of-the-art characterization tools to evaluate and interpret the data. Combining data from multiple experiments and multiple sources, and using robust statistical analyses to draw conclusions is essential. This will require an organized and motivated individual who is able to coordinate multiple projects and who can work independently when required.
Education/Experience
This position requires a MS (in Physics, Chemistry, Materials science, EE, or similar) or equivalent industrial experience.
Contact Information
Steven Venter
DuPont Materials Engineer
(805)526-5321
- Posted January 28, 2008
Title: Metallurgical Engineer I (Metallurgist)
Description:
The Raytheon Precision Manufacturing (RPM) Process Engineering organization provides premier services in the areas of organic coatings, adhesive bonding, chemical finishing, electroplating, and metallurgical solutions for fabricated metal products used within the aerospace and defense industry. RPM Process Engineers develop and implement innovative, cost effective, and environmentally conscious solutions in a timely manner to support design, procurement, and manufacturing operations. The Metallurgical process engineer supports product manufacturing and design.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required Skills
- Strong background in principles of physical metallurgy.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation skills.
- The ability to interact with multiple customers, levels of leadership and across functional disciplines, often in dynamic environments.
- Computer Skills: Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Internet Explorer and basic Internet skills.
Desired Skills
- Prior experience with mechanical testing, metallography, and/or nondestructive testing
- Cooperative engineering experience with demonstrated problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of Military Specifications pertaining to metallurgy
- Working knowledge of GD&T and ability to read manufacturing drawings
- Track record as motivated self-starter with developing leadership experience
- Computer Skills: Working knowledge of WEB Development, Databases
Responsibilities/Duties
- Creates and implements processes for welding, brazing, heat treating, castings, forgings, and other metal fabrication operations for aerospace and defense products
- Supports mechanical testing, metallographic lab, and nondestructive testing
- Provides leadership to inspector and technician teams
- Advises design engineers of material and process selection options.
Education/Experience
BS in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science. Minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
Contact Information
Joanne Shatto
College/Co-op Programs
North Texas Talent Management
Raytheon Company
972.952.3447
972.952.2250 (fax)
shatto@raytheon.com
Req #NCS106921
Notes
Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
- Posted January 23, 2008
Title: Entry level Product Metallurgical Engineer
Description:
Entry level Product Metallurgical Engineer for a Global producer of rolled aluminum. The successful candidates must be degreed with a 3.0/4.0 or higher GPA, have excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and in not adverse to 25% travel. Advanced degree and coop or internship are desired but not required. December graduates looking for an excellent opportunity and will relocate to the Southeast encouraged to apply. Please forward resume to Mike Doyen.
Contact Information
Mike Doyen
Metallurgical
618 Brighton Ct
Suite-BE
Rolla, MO 65401
ph. 573 364 0020
email. mdoyen@embarqmail.com
- Posted October 5, 2007
Title: Materials Corrosion Engineer
Description:
Immediate opening with WorleyParsons West Coast Operations, an engineering & construction company in Arcadia, CA, is available for metallurgical / corrosion engineer for material selection and corrosion prevention in oil refinery, chemical processing, and/or in oil & gas production facilities and pipelines. Training/education should include some knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and materials of construction in the corrosive environments. Working knowledge of welding and welding procedure qualifications is an advantage. Some working knowledge of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code and/or relevant NACE standards is preferred. Candidates will work in the Material Applications group and under the supervision of Senior Materials Engineers. B.S. or M.S. degree in Materials Science is required.
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