Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Intel's Virtual Chat, 10/19/11


Intel Corporation is pleased to announce they will be hosting a Virtual Chat on October 19th, 2011 from 11am PST-1pm PST for Recent College Graduates and Interns.

The focus of this chat is:
Hardware validation at Intel: it's exciting, it's challenging and a job you should consider. Come see how several of our hiring managers got their start in validation and why they want YOU to consider roles on their teams. This will be your chance to have direct access to multiple hiring managers, ask questions and find out about real time opportunities here at Intel.

We will have multiple business groups in attendance with various validation hiring needs for 2011 and 2012 and you will be able to ask them questions directly.

For more information and to register for this event, please visit the following link: http://www.aftercollege.com/t/UzMzVEOUM3ND/SAJy5zsH9BSwo4oE/

Instructions:

1. Save the date and register for the event ASAP. (link above)
2. Please apply to this job opening ASAP: Apply Now. Opening #609815
(Note: By supplying your resume, we will be able to access it immediately. PLEASE APPLY PRIOR TO ATTENDING. If you are unable to attend the chat session during this time slot, but apply for this opening, we will be able to share your resume with all of our hiring teams for consideration.)

This event is for students that are open to New Graduate or Internship opportunities in 2011-2012 and forward, with interest in validation jobs at Intel, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Come ask for advice on landing your perfect 'gig', find out what it's like working for Intel in a validation capacity and see 5 managers share the story of their "Journey at Intel".

We look forward to your participation on October 19th.

Thanks,
Intel's Validation Hiring Teams
AfterCollege
http://www.aftercollege.com/ 

Monday, October 10, 2011

Meet the employer events

Bring your resume and come ready to talk about opportunities at the company:

Qualcomm
Wed, Oct 12 – 6pm – EEB 125

VMware
Tue, Oct 18 – 4:30pm – EEB 303

Micron
Wed, Oct 19 – 6pm – EEB 303

CIA
Wed, Oct 19 – 5:30 – EEB 403

Verizon Wireless
Thu, Oct 20 – 5pm – EEB 403

Research in Motion
Wed, Oct 26 – 4:30pm – EEB 403

Philips
Thu, Oct 27 – 5pm – EEB 403

 Questions? Ask – wieman@uw.edu

Program in Technology Commercialization: Medical Device Regulation

Wednesday Oct. 12 & Friday Oct. 14
3:30pm to 5:20pm
Room HSB T639
Wednesday October 12:  Martha Feldman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Drug & Device Development Co., Inc. (DDD) will lecture on Medical Device Regulation.  Feldman assists companies in bringing drugs and devices through the development process to market.  Her expertise is in developing and implementing regulatory and clinical strategies, and in troubleshooting regulatory impediments and clinical trial activities.  Read more….
Friday October 14:  Gordon Brandt will lecture on Medical Device Regulation with an emphasis on Clinical trials.  Gordon Brandt has led the clinical and regulatory development of drugs and devices at a number of Seattle-area biotechnology companies and has conducted clinical trials in the US, Europe, and Asia.

CONTROLS ENGINEER - Takata Corporation


Takata, a global manufacturer of custom automotive safety systems has an opening for an experienced electrical controls professional at its facility in Moses Lake, Washington.  We offer great benefits, a clean modern facility and competitive wages.   Recent graduate encouraged to inquire. Submit resumé to: wajobs@takata.com
  
Job includes working within the engineering controls team to design and install solutions that support the manufacturing process.
Solutions are end to end solutions from concept design and test to production rollout including training and documentation.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues while providing support for production equipment as needed. Shift will be primarily week day shift with occasional support calls on off shift.

Education
 AA degree with a CS, or Electrical emphasis or equivalent trade or military schooling
Experience
5 plus years experience in supporting automated manufacturing control systems.

Desired skills:
  • Visual Studio VB programming, setup and installation and maintenance of frequency drive and servo control systems
  • Programming, installation and maintenance of PLC’s (Allen Bradley Preferred),
  • PC setup, configuration, and networking fundamentals
  • Setup and maintenance of analog sensors and devices
  • Installation setup and maintenance of pneumatic devices and controls
  • Ability to read and follow electrical and pneumatic schematics
  • Experience in electrical panel builds
  • Setup and maintenance of robotic systems
  • Familiarity with NEC
  • CAD
  • Good communication and verbal skills

IEEEXtreme Programming Competition

IEEEXtreme 5.0, the 24-hour online worldwide programming contest for students, is coming up! Are you ready to solve and win the world's most extreme programming challenge? Last year, UW placed 1st in the US West Coast region and we're hoping to defend our rank this year. Students with any level of programming experience are encouraged to compete.

Here's the official site for rules and registration: http://www.ieee.org/xtreme
Registration is open until October 8th.

Event Details:
Date: October 21st - 22nd
Time: Begins at 4pm
Location: To be determined (around Seattle)
Requirements: IEEE Student Member Number
Team Sizes: Up to 3 people

Contact Josh Scotland at koemon@uw.edu if you are interested in competing, want more information, or want to setup/join a team

Friday, October 7, 2011

Career Center Workshops

Lately we've devoted time to producing a series of online [audio] workshops geared towards students/job seekers.  Anyone can access these 24/7 via the workshops link below.  You can listen all the way through or click around to get the content you want most.  We have many more ideas of online audio workshops to create down the road, so be on the lookout for those!  http://careers.uw.edu/Workshops

Current online workshops include:

-          Career Fair Success
-          Effective Resumes & Cover Letters
-          Resumes for Language Majors
-          Finding Jobs & Internships
-          Successful Interviews: Tips & Strategies
-          The U.S. Department of State: An Insider's Perspective

The Career Center also regularly hosts workshops in our center.  All are welcome!  Please encourage your students to attend.  Our in-person workshops are valuable opportunities to build skills, ask questions, network with other students and alumni, plus get exposed to the breadth of services we offer.  Workshops offered at different times, Monday-Friday.  No need to RSVP, just show up.  Dates & times found via our online calendar: http://careers.uw.edu/Calendar

Regularly offered in-person workshops include:

-          Networking for Shy People [and everyone else!]
-          Career Fair Success
-          Resumes and Cover Letters
-          Internships: What, Why and Where
-          Successful Interviews
-          Finding Jobs & Internships
-          Job Offer & Salary Negotiation
-          Applying to Graduate School
-          Job Search for International Students
-          Federal Jobs: Find and Apply

Workshops specific to graduate students and to alumni, are also offered quite often.  Check our online calendar for more details.

Sci & Eng Career Fair Resume Book

PLANNING TO ATTEND THE UPCOMING UW SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CAREER FAIR?
In response to the overwhelming demand by both students and industry representatives, SEBA and The Career Center will be offering you an additional opportunity to get your resume to recruiters, through the 2011 Science and Engineering Career Fair Resume Book.

HOW DO YOU GET YOUR RESUME IN THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RESUME BOOK?

Adding your resume to the 2011 Science and Engineering Career Fair Resume Book is easy and free. Simply log into your HuskyJobs account and submit it to the 2011 Science and Engineering Career Fair Resume Book. For more details on how to enter your info, create a HuskyJobs account, and/or prepare for the upcoming career fair, please see: http://uwseba.com/information-for-students .  This book is open to all UW students and Alumni.

CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE FAIR? DON'T DESPAIR
If you are unable to attend the fair you are still eligible to participate in this resume book! There are also a number of internship and career positions available for students on the HuskyJobs (www.huskyjobs.washington.edu/students) website.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FAIR:
Science & Engineering Career Fair
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Bank of America Arena in the Hec Ed Pavilion, UW Seattle campus.
12:00pm-5:00pm.
Information for students http://uwseba.com/information-for-students
List of companies attending http://uwseba.com/companies-attending-the-career-fair
The annual University of Washington Science and Engineering Career Fair, hosted by the Science & Engineering Business Association (SEBA,) is geared towards uniting science and engineering students with the continually growing number of companies in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the Nation.