Graduate Student Brennan Tymrak (ME-EM), Associate Professor Joshua Pearce (MSE), and Associate Professor Michele Miller (ME-EM), “NSF Graduate Fellowship-Technologies for Developing Countries,” NSF.
Advanced Metalworks Enterprise (AME) has a new web address: www.michigantechame.com. AME focuses on production of high quality metal products and development of precision processes and methods for their industrial sponsors.
AME is advised by Dr. Paul Sanders.
Associate Professor Joshua Pearce (MSE/ECE) authored an article, “Building Research Equipment with Free, Open-Source Hardware,” in Science 337 (6100): 1303–1304 (2012).
From the Science Podcast: Science’s Sarah Crespi speaks with Joshua Pearce on do-it-yourself lab equipment using 3D printers.
Associate Professor Joshua Pearce (MSE/ECE), had his research reported in Phys.org and was quoted in Popular Mechanics and the Txchnologist discussing the opportunities made possible by open source hardware and 3D printing.
Associate Professor Joshua M. Pearce (MSE/ECE) was quoted in IEEE Spectrum magazine as part of its coverage of the energy return for solar photovoltaic technology.
Argument Over the Value of Solar Focuses on Spain
Joshua Pearce, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at Michigan Technological University, notes that energy policies could improve real returns from solar energy by offering incentives for the use of the highest-EROI systems. Centralized solar farms full of cheap crystalline silicon modules—which EROI studies show to be the most energy intensive of PV installations—dominate the market because they are the most profitable to build. A deployment scheme designed to reward EROI instead would shift the calculus, says Pearce: “Before a single centralized PV facility was erected, we would have thin-film PV panels integrated into every appropriate rooftop.”
Read more at IEEE Spectrum, by Peter Fairley
Tandem/Neal Associates is currently recruiting for the following…
Position: Quality Manager
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Description: The Quality Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a quality program that meets customer requirements and corporate standards in a small job shop / heat treating environment. The Quality Manager will be required to work directly with customers in problem solving efforts.
Requirements / Preferences:
– MUST have materials science/engineering, metallurgy or heat treat background
– Familiarity with the following quality systems: TS16949, CQI-9 and ISO14000
– Prior supervisory experience (2 years preferred) – small plant experience okay
– Must be well-versed in working, and communicating, with customers
– Must be authorized for working in the United States WITHOUT visa sponsorship (Visas will not be sponsored for this position)
Relocation assistance will be provided.
Qualified candidates should email a current resume and salary requirements to tina@tandemneal.com for confidential consideration.
NOTE: Candidates with a Quality Engineer (QE) background that would have an interest in moving into a Quality Manager’s role are encouraged to apply for this position!
EJ a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of access solutions has an opening for a Metallurgical Engineer at our Foundry located in East Jordan, Michigan.
Associate Professor Joshua M. Pearce (MSE/ECE) coauthored an article, “Open-Source Development of Solar Photovoltaic Technology,” in Energy for Sustainable Development. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2012.06.006 .
Associate Professor Joshua M. Pearce (MSE/ECE) authored an article entitled “Open Source Research in Sustainability,” in Sustainability: the Journal of Record.
Published as: Joshua M. Pearce, “Open Source Research in Sustainability”, Sustainability the Journal of Record, 5(4), pp. 238-243, 2012. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/sus.2012.9944
We prefer to find folks with minerals experience, but we are also open to experienced candidates with a process background (ChE), especially in fuels, power, or chemicals.
SUMMARY: Talascend LLC is seeking an Associate level Engineer, 1-5 years of experience (internships are applicable), with a Bachelors degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Science. Location is Troy, Michigan and this is a confirmed Contract to Hire opportunity to join a global supplier to the transportation industry. If interested in applying, please contact Don Lawson at 248-537-1307 and or send email to Don.Lawson@Talascend.com. Here is the job details from our client:
Minimum Requirements:
* B.S. in Metallurgy or Material Science and Engineering is required.
* 1 to 5 years of relevant experience.
* Must have good organization and communication skills.
* Demonstrate understanding in ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy.
Principal Accountabilities: Optimize the materials and processes used in the manufacture of client components. This position reports to the Supervisor/Manager of Materials Engineering or the Chief Engineer of Materials Engineering.
* Provide metallurgical support under the guidance of the experienced metallurgical staff.
* Perform materials characterization for the purpose of failure resolution and product improvement.
* Provide Project needs of assigned Divisions
* Provide technical reports
* Operate and maintain metallurgical equipment
* Manage assigned individual workflow/cycle time for assigned projects.
* Develop metallurgical expertise in Materials Engineering, Product and Manufacturing Operations.
* Build links to customers – Establish good working relationships with customers.
Fosters Open Communication: Promotes open discussion of ideas; provides others with open access to information and encourages information flow across boundaries.
Drives for Improvement: Creates an environment where no one tolerates complacency; eliminates roadblocks, and inefficiencies; uses metrics and performance measures to track progress; redesigns systems and processes to increase effectiveness; drives rigorous internal and external benchmarking of performance.
Is committed to Customers: Meets commitments to internal and external customers; seeks and uses feedback from customers; focuses the organization on efforts that add significant value to customers.
Drives for Business Results: Establishes aggressive financial goals; achieves strong results and outstanding accomplishments; balances long-term objectives with near-term financial objectives; balances the needs of employees, customer, shareowners, and community.
Possesses Technical Excellence: Is a credible technical leader; keeps up to date on professional/technical developments; develops an appropriate depth of expertise in technical areas; supports the development of technical excellence in others; is willing to try novel approaches to solve technical problems.
Don Lawson
Senior Technical Recruiter
direct: 248-537-1307
email: don.lawson@talascend.com
web: www.talascend.com
5700 Crooks, Rd., Troy, MI 48098