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Internship Opportunity

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My department at Ford (Materials Engineering, part of Product Development) has recently gotten approval to hire an intern for next summer. Since Ford has had such good luck with Michigan Tech alum, I thought I’d send you a quick email to pass on to the students

Ford Motor Company has the following base requirements:
– Minimum 3.0 GPA

– Graduating between December 2014 and May 2015, but may also consider candidates graduating before May 2016 (Juniors preferred, but may consider sophomores)

– Legally authorized to work in the United States (Ford does not provide sponsorship)

More specifically, my department is looking for a MSE student. If students are interested or they have any questions, they should contact me at moaks@ford.com. The plan is to do a phone interview first and possibly on-site interviews.

From someone who has completed an internship at Ford and now works here, I can honestly say that it was a fantastic experience!

Thank you for your time,
Meghan

Meghan Oaks
Ford Central Lab
Metallurgical Test Engineer
(313) 390 – 6651
moaks@ford.com

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Metallurgical Engineer

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Metallurgical Engineer
Posting Date: 09/13/2013
Reply Date: 11/29/2013
Job Category: Engineering
Department: Steel Support Technical Services
Business Unit / Location: WI Steel Support – Columbus, OH
New Job Code: No
Pay Type: Salary
Job Reports To: Technical Services Manager
Position Contact: michelle.mcgowen@worthingtonindustries.com
Summary:
Worthington Industries (NYSE: WOR) is a global company that processes steel for use in the automotive, construction, hardware, aerospace and many other industries. Our family of 10,000 employees in 82 facilities throughout 11 countries has helped us earn the respect of our customers, our communities and our industry. With systems developed to conform to international standards for quality, environmental management and occupational health and safety, we consistently rank at the top of the Jacobson & Associates Survey, which ranks customer satisfaction among major steel suppliers With sales of approximately $2.5 billion annually, our company is North America’s premier value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured pressure cylinders, such as propane, oxygen and helium tanks, hand torches, refrigerant and industrial cylinders, camping cylinders, compressed natural gas storage cylinders and scuba tanks; framing systems and stairs for mid-rise buildings; steel pallets and racks.

Worthington Industries operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule, with earning money for its shareholders as the first corporate goal. As a market leader in metals manufacturing for nearly 60 years, Worthington Industries operates on a philosophy grounded in the Golden Rule. We put people first, whether they’re our employees, shareholders, customers or suppliers. We’re looking for individuals who share our people-first philosophy and can help us continually innovate and grow through their insights, leadership and unique talents.

Worthington Steel has a Metallurgical Engineering Opportunity we are currently recruiting for. This position has the flexibility to be based at one of our facilities in the following locations:
Columbus, OH
Delta, OH
Porter, IN

This position will apply chemistry and various branches of the engineering sciences to the design, development or operation of processes and equipment used in the production process. The incumbent will conduct research to develop or improve metals and alloys, and develops new uses or applications for metals and alloys. They will research customer issues related to the properties of the steel.
General Responsibilities:
Study and summarize test results for problem / process analysis
Attend review meeting and make process and B.O.M. recommendations
Research and master basic ferrous metallurgy as it applies to local operations
Write a section of the Metallurgy Class text
Research and analysis of metallurgical items on Problem Status
Review customer claims
Research, observe and follow trials
Perform basic analysis at customer locations (sorting, circle grid analysis, etc)
Skills:
Fluency in computer statistical analysis and reporting tools
Knowledge of the various databases connected with Operations and the test lab
Strong communication and networking skills – ability to effectively communicate and network with the appropriate people/resources to acquire information and see a task through completion
Basic knowledge of chemical / materials principles
BS Metallurgical Engineering or BS Materials Science
Experience in Metallurgical Engineering is desired
Basic steel making technologies
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Development Engineer / powder metallurgy

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Development Engineer / powder metallurgy (#3834-MH389)

Sanford Rose Associates has been retained by an international producer of specialized metal products that are used in a wide range of applications and markets. We are searching for a Development Engineer to focus on refractory metal based sputtering targets. The ideal candidate has a degree in Materials Science and an understanding of physical metallurgy principles. The position will be located in Coldwater, Michigan. I have attached a more detailed position description for your review.

PositionProfile-DevelopmentEngineer80831

Interested candidates should e-mail a resume to me.

Allen Wass, CPC

ASWass@sanfordrose.com
Sanford Rose Associates
1521 Georgetown Road, Suite 204
Hudson, OH 44236
330-247-2580, Fax: 330-247-2586
www.sanfordrose.com/Hudson

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3D Printers in September News

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Pearce Printers For Peace Albania
3dhacker Collaboration with Printers for Peace in Albania

The Advisor and Source newspaper, serving Macomb County, Mich., published a story about the recent 3D printer workshop for teachers held at Michigan Tech.

From Tech Today.

A study by a Michigan Tech engineering team was cited heavily by Fox Business, which quoted Joshua Pearce (MSE/ECE). The team includes MSE students Ben Wittbrodt, Alexandra Glover, John Loreto and Gerald Anzalone (MSE), and Douglas Oppliger (EF), and John Irwin (MET). See online.

3D Hacker named Joshua Pearce (MSE/ECE) “Hacker of the Month” for his 3-D printing technological development. See 3dhacker.com.

From Tech Today.

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3D Printers for Peace – Contest Results

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The results of the Michigan Tech 3-D Printers for Peace Contest are in:

3D Printers for Peace - 1st
First Prize: Open-Series 1 3-D Printer for 3-D Printed Immunization Records

1st Prize an open-source Series 1 3-D printer, provided by Type A Machines went to John Van Tuyl from Hamilton, On who designed VaxBeads, which are 3-D printed immunization records. VaxBeads offer the potential to ease the determination of what vaccines a child needs in the developing world. Each bead represents a different vaccine. The shape and colour of each bead is unique to a specific vaccine.

This innovative idea showcased the ability of 3-D printing as each bead is customized on the spot with the child’s initials, date of birth, and an identifying number. It is the designer’s hopes that the beads would have more intrinsic value to the patients than standard vaccination cards.

3D Printers for Peace - 2nd Prize
Second Prize: MOST 3D Printer Kit for Solar Powered Water Purification Cone

2nd prize (Michigan Tech’s MOST version of the RepRap Prusa Mendel open-source 3D printer kit) went to Michigan Tech student, Matt Courchaine, for his Solar Powered Water Purification Cone. In disaster areas or among the millions of people that do not have improved water supplies clean water is a precious commodity. This printable design allows users to make clean water from contaminated supplies. The white, semi transparent plastic cover of the solar cone allows sunlight to pass through it and evaporate dirty water contained in the black base tray. Clean water then condenses on the cooler white plastic of the cone and drips into a holding reservoir, which is part of the cone for later drinking.

3rd prize, MatterHackers sampler pack of filament, was awarded to Aaron Meidinger for the design of a Braille Tablet, which is a tool for a sighted person to help a blind person to learn braille or just a quick way to leave a note for a friend. One prints out a braille platform and a scrabble set of letters, along with some of the punctuation and a nice pile of the blank tiles to use it to write any short message.

3D Printers for Peace - 3rd Prize
Third Prize: MatterHackers Filament for Braille Tablet

All the open source entries to the contest demonstrated the technical ability and promise of low-cost 3-D printers to provide for humanities needs and advance the cause of peace.

Visit the contest website.

Immunization Beads Garner Top Prize in 3D Printers for Peace Contest

The judges were impressed with the design’s originality and practicality. “VaxBeads are a novel idea; no one has done anything like that yet,” said Pearce. “John demonstrated the ability of 3D printing to address a real need in the developing world. You could print beads fast enough to hand to children, and if they were to wear the necklace to the doctor’s office, it would be quick and easy to identify missing vaccinations.”

Read more at Michigan Tech News, by Marcia Goodrich.

Winner in 3D printer contest designs vaccination record system

“What I’m hoping this does is change the conversation to start really thinking about the constructive uses of 3D printers, not just on manufacturing, but trying to solve some of the most pressing problems, particularly in the developing world,” said associate professor of materials science and contest creator, Joshua Pearce.

Read more at Upper Michigans Source, by Sarah Blakely.

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MSE Alumni August 2013

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Raymond Smith Article
Raymond Smith Article

MSE alumni (and future alumni) are mentioned in this week’s TechAlum Newsletter.

Welcome Home

Students this year also had new ID cards, HuskyCards, that they were getting at the library. It was there that I ran into Violet Thole, a materials science and engineering major, and her dad, Richard ’70, an ME. They were hoofing it, for the most part, because their car had broken down. She had her essential items with her, enough to move into her new home in Wads. Brother Craig was a fourth-year EE at Tech.

From The Email Bag

Steve Kampe submitted a blurb about Ray Smith in “Ray Smith Makes ASM News.”

Jack Simon, ’63, talks about his career as a metallurgical engineering major in “Class of ’63 Member Checks In.”

Read more at TechAlum Newsletter, Vol. 19, No. 26.

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Sanders Honored with Peaslee Award

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Paul Sanders
Paul Sanders

Assistant Professor Paul Sanders (MSE) has been honored as the inaugural grant recipient for the Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award from the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST). The award totals $35,000.

Ron Ashborn, executive director of AIST said, “Overall, the committee felt the proposal was well-rounded and quite impressive, with strong letters of endorsement and a demonstrated track record of achievement relative to steel.”

“Paul has done a tremendous job coordinating our project activities in MSE,” said Department Chair Stephen Kampe. “These have included our industrial-sponsored senior projects and advising the Advanced Metalworks Enterprise (AME). He has strategically leveraged our facilities, such as the metal casting laboratory, to create excellent value for the sponsors of these projects–many of whom are affiliated with AIST. He submitted an outstanding proposal to AIST that will serve to formalize the strong historical partnership that Michigan Tech has with the ferrous materials industry.

“From a personal standpoint, I cannot be more humbled by this honor coming to Michigan Tech,” Kampe added. “Professor Peaslee was an accomplished professor and valued colleague at Missouri S&T who died at a very young age, unexpectedly, in May of this year.”

From Tech Today.

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