2.8 Student Supplemental Resources

Engineering Job Opportunities from the Internet August 2007

Each of the following engineering job opportunities was posted on the Internet in August 2007.

Job Description 1

Engineer, Manufacturing

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Uses a logical, systematic approach to solving problems through analysis and evaluation of alternate solutions.
• Acts in a professional manner even when dealing with time demands and/or interpersonal conflict.
• Maintains a flexible approach toward task scheduling.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills by clearly documenting activities and presenting information, technical content and ideas through spoken and written words; listens well.
• Follows through on tasks to completion.
• Defines and prioritizes realistic, specific goals; able to complete scheduled tasks in the face of changing priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering plus related experience; two years for Eng; four years for Sr. Eng.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing techniques and process control.
• Familiarity with the process of integrating technical designs into a production environment.
• LEAN Six Sigma implementation experience.
• Experience in managing complex, high profile projects.
• Knowledge of SAP applications is a plus.

Job Description 2

Media R&D Engineer (Electronics Industry)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Technical position specializing in large format printing & LF Media development and testing. This person will be responsible for R&D deliverables during the New Product development process and also be in charge of the Large Format Image Permanence Activity.
• New Product Development is driven by cross-functional teams and requires the ability to work cooperatively and coordinate activities across the organization. This position will interact often with marketing, sales, manufacturing, Printer development teams, strategic manufacturing sites, and customers, as well as other internal personnel in conducting product and application training.
• Max. $\begin{align*}25\end{align*}$% travel.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Musts:

• A self-motivated, success oriented, and the will to deliver against goals.
• Strong team interaction ability
• Strong technical skills
• Familiarity or Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Product Development
  • Program Management
  • Imaging and Printing
  • Image Permanence (Fade and Durability Testing)
  • Imaging materials manufacturing and testing
• BS degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Large Format printing experience - large format printing, graphic production processes, applications testing and materials selection.
• Demonstrated test development, specification establishment and troubleshooting experience.
• Intermediate computer/digital workflow skills
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Multi-task ability
• Self-directed
• High energy
• Teamwork ability a must

Strongly Desired:

• Ability to operate large format printers is desired. Ability to develop application relevant test methods and make recommendations for improvements is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work well across cultural boundaries as well as multiple geographical sites and time-zones.

Job Description 3

Eyewear Test and Development Engineer

DESCRIPTION

• Interface with Designers, Research Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Quality in testing raw materials, prototypes and pre-production samples for manufacturing process implementation and production hand-off.
• Define, track and execute testing deliverables to ensure timely test results based on product timelines.
• Support the field-testing program which provides detailed, meaningful feedback from real-world testing.
• Be able to identify and troubleshoot processes of experimentation, redesign experiments accordingly, and design valid experiments to ensure ‘killer’ data.
• Identify and solve problems found through materials, product and process testing.
• Research on materials and material specifications, process technology, concepts, and new testing equipment and methods.
• Support the research, testing and implementation of manufacturing processes and parameters with appropriate work instructions and documentation.
• Identify critical process variables and parameters to develop and design experiments accordingly.
• Work in R&D lab on designing and/or implementing tests on mechanical and physical properties as well as performance properties on all related raw materials. Raw materials include: polymers, coatings and metal alloys.
• Document all testing, results, and other information pertinent to product development.
• Responsible for Design of Experiment (DOE)
• Collect data.
• Set-up test methods.
• Take ownership and manage project from beginning to end under the direction of the R&D manager.
• Responsible for full product testing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in technical field (i.e. mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, polymer/materials science) and 3–5 years of related work experience OR 6–10 years related work experience with formal technical training/certification.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to initiate, establish, and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Experience in researching, developing and manufacturing plastics, coatings, and metal alloys.
• Experience in injection molding plastics.
• Experience with forming, casting, injecting, coating and testing metal alloys.
• Experience in mechanical and physical testing procedures to apply results to final decision making.
• Experience in executing field-testing during product development for ‘real world’ feedback.
• Requires minimal direction in executing test, experiments, test parameters, and collection of data and research.
• Detail oriented, strong organization skills, time management (timelines), and deadline driven.
• Clean, accurate, precise work and documentation.
• Self-starter, motivated and proactive.
• Natural inclination to think outside the box.
• Knowledge of statistics, mathematics, physics, and critical thinking skills.

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