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Internship Opportunities

This is a list of recent job and internship opportunities available to Messiah College engineering students and recent graduates. If you have an item you would like us to list, please contact us.

For more job and internship opportunities and information about Messiah's internship programs, please visit the internship center website or contact Mike True, the director of the internship center, at mtrue@messiah.edu. Also, be sure to check the "Jobs and Internships" resource links posted on our external web resources page.

Engineering Major - Computer or Electrical Concentration

Phoenix Contact, located in Middletown, has a paid internship position for an Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science major.

The intern will need to be familiar with PLC programming, IEC61131 preferred.

The student will assist in creating self study materials, white papers, and application notes for PC Worx - their in-house developed software. The intern will also assist with other automation projects as needed.

Send your resume ASAP to Michael True, Internship Director on campus.

Engineering Major - Mechanical Concentration

Phoenix Contact has an internship position available from May through August of 2011 for a junior or senior with a Mechanical Engineering concentration. This position will: perform time studies and evaluate process improvements; create data for spreadsheets and analysis; analyze purchased component shortages and requirements; work on past due PO report to expedite and update delivery status; work on Kanban projects and create Kanban cards; and set up in Baan Kanban warehouses and part number details.

The specific experience; course requirements and technical skills desired for this position are as follows: Computer skills will include MS Office, Excel, Power Point, and Word; ability to analyze data and make updates to Baan manufacturing system; ability to do time studies and make adjustments to routers; knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies; ability to work independently; familiarity with MRP and planning concepts; ability to review purchased component requirements; and interacts with purchasing department and suppliers.

Send your resume to Michael True, Internship Director on campus.

Engineering Major - Electrical concentration

Phoenix Contact has an internship position available. It is possible that more than one opening may exist. It appears the main needs are in product development and life cycle testing, however a position may also exist related to manufacturing engineering, designing and assisting on test stations. For more information concerning a description of the responsibilities, qualifications and job functions please see position description .

The contact is Davis Mathews, who manages the engineering, manufacturing and marketing departments. His email is: dmathews@phoenixcon.com .

Engineering Major

DiversiLabs has an internship position available. If you are interested in a summer job / internship with a small company doing biomedical engineering related work, please see the position description .

Email resume to: jobs@DiversiLabs.com

 

Immediate Employment Opportunities

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer position we have available in the Harrisburg, PA area. It is an immediate opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering (BSME) graduate with training in product design. This is a full time, 40 hour per week, Monday through Friday, and dayshift position. Position Description

Mechanical Engineering

BSME or experience required

Waynesboro Design Services, Inc.
PO Box 149, 11662 Orchard Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268

Email resume to:
rick.mouer@waynesborodesign.com

Visit our website: www.waynesborodesign.com

Automotive and Energy REU Program at Oakland University

Note: Applications must be received by March 7, 2011

The department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University (OU) will once again be hosting a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site, “AERIM:Automotive and Energy Research and Industrial Mentorship Program at Oakland University.” The focus will be automotive and energy-related research topics in mechanical engineering with a special emphasis on technologies that aim to improve efficiencies of internal combustion engines, automotive manufacturing processes, automotive materials, alternative propulsion systems and lubrication and wear. We are seeking to recruit ten talented and motivated undergraduate students from across the United States to spend 10 weeks in the summer working on a research project at OU and are especially interested in providing opportunities for women and underrepresented minority students. Students will be provided with a $5,000 stipend, on-campus housing, meal allowance and travel funding. No prior automotive or research experience is required.

The program will run this summer from May 18 to July 27, 2011. Applications must be received by March 7, 2011 to ensure full consideration. Attached is a program announcement. We have setup a website with more information about the program, as well as the application materials: http://me-reu.secs.oakland.edu ( http://me-reu.secs.oakland.edu/ ).

Please contact the program director, Laila Guessous, by phone at 248-370-2183 or via email at Guessous@oakland.edu if you have any questions.

Thanks a lot,
Zissimos
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Zissimos P. Mourelatos, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair (Interim)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309-4478
Tel: (248) 370-2686 Fax: (248) 370-4416
mourelat@oakland.edu
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NSF Summer Research Program in China for Engineering Students

Note: Application deadline is January 18, 2011

The department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University is hosting an International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The objective of the proposed NSF IRES site is to annually provide five U.S. engineering students (4 undergraduates and one graduate) with the unique opportunity to work on collaborative research between Oakland University (OU) and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) in Beijing, China. In Summer 2011, the IRES participants will spend 8 weeks at BJTU in China working on fuel cell related projects.

Attached is a flier advertising the program. Further details of the program can be found at http://me-ires.secs.oakland.edu ( http://me-ires.secs.oakland.edu/ ).

We would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this email to the students in your department and encourage them to apply. Please feel free to forward it to any other faculty or students at your institution. For more information, please contact the program director, Prof. Xia Wang, by phone at 248-370-2224 or via e-mail at wang@oakland.edu.

Thanks,
Zissimos

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Zissimos P. Mourelatos, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair (Interim)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309-4478
Tel: (248) 370-2686 Fax: (248) 370-4416
mourelat@oakland.edu
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Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP)

West Bethesda or Philadelphia Locations


Applications for NREIP Now Being Accepted

This position is for an undergraduate or graduate student who is majoring in science and engineering and is looking for a summer internship.

NREIP is an Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsored program that encourages college students to experience a 10 week internship relevant to their science and engineering major. The program provides students' exposure to the everyday practice of engineering and research at DOD laboratories across the country. Students applying to the program can select from over a dozen Navy laboratories and centers, including the NSWC Carderock Division at either the West Bethesda or Philadelphia site.

Students will receive a stipend for the 10 week internship, ranging from $7,690 for undergraduate students to $10,250 for graduate students. Payments are in three (3) installments.

Applicants must be of Junior, Senior, or Graduate student status by summer 2011 and must be enrolled at a 4 year U.S. Accredited college/university. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, although permanent resident aliens are considered by some laboratories. To apply and to get more program details, students must go to www.asee.org/nreip/. The application deadline is January 7, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. All transcripts must be submitted by January 14, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator Dr. John Barkyoumb at 301-227-1275.

 

Phoenix Contact

Middletown

 

Intern Position Requirement Form


Department: Interface RBU

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

Major: Electrical Engineering

Year (Please check one if it is of importance to project):
      ___ Freshman          __ Sophomore               _X_ Junior                 _X_Senior

Specific Experience, Course Requirements, Technical Skills:
A strong candidate would have bench experience with the following equipment: Digital voltmeters, Oscilloscopes, Bench power supplies, Temperature chambers, Function generators, LabView, and soldering iron.

Strong communication, organization, and computer skills (Excel, Word, PSPice).

Brief Details of Project(s):
Power Supply Project: The intern will be involved in testing Phoenix Contact next generation power supply products.  Testing will include both analog and digital measurements.

Estimated Length of Project:
Fall 2010
Beginning immediately

Student duties & responsibilities for project:
Test and measurement technician.  Intern will work in an electronic laboratory environment and take detailed measurements on new electronic power supply products.  Intern will be responsible for working independently on tasks, and in generating reports based on test data.  Intern will be responsible for communicating test results to Phoenix Contact Engineers and in holding discussions related to design improvements.

Project Contact Person:  (If school has questions regarding student fit)

Phone Extension:

Project Mentor:

Weekly hourly requirements: 15 - 20 hours per week fall 2010.

Intern Position Requirement Form


Department: Interface RBU

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

Major: Electrical Engineering

Year (Please check one if it is of importance to project):
      ___ Freshman          __ Sophomore               _X_ Junior                 _X_Senior

Specific Experience, Course Requirements, Technical Skills:
A strong candidate would have bench experience with the following equipment: Digital voltmeters, Oscilloscopes, Bench power supplies, Temperature chambers, Function generators, LabView, and soldering iron.

Strong communication, organization, and computer skills (Excel, Word, PSPice).

Brief Details of Project(s):
Signal Conditioning Project: The intern will be involved in testing Phoenix Contact next generation signal conditioning products.  Testing will include power supplies, filters, amplifiers, isolation, CMRR, THD, and noise.

Estimated Length of Project:
Fall 2010
Beginning immediately

Student duties & responsibilities for project:
Test and measurement technician.  Intern will work in an electronic laboratory environment and take detailed measurements on new electronic signal conditioning products.  Intern will be responsible for working independently on tasks, and in generating reports based on test data.  Intern will be responsible for communicating test results to Phoenix Contact Engineers and in holding discussions related to design improvements.

Project Contact Person:  (If school has questions regarding student fit)

Phone Extension:

Project Mentor:

Weekly hourly requirements: 15 - 20 hours per week fall 2010.


 

 


 

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