Unpaid Internships? Talk to Ana in the College of Engineering Co-Op / Internship office!

Unpaid internships in engineering are not often offered, but it does occur. When students are offered unpaid positions I’m here to advocate on your behalf. The article linked below shows how far reaching the clamp-down on unpaid internships has progressed. We want to discourage EE students from accepting unpaid engineering-related “job” offers. Not only does the practice erode the integrity of paid internships for other students, it might even be found to be an illegal practice.

 

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/fox-searchlight-should-have-paid-interns-judge-rules-6C10292323

Mobile QA Position with Samsung

Position Summary: 

Responsible for the performance of entry level, basic engineering duties for the proper pre-production and production sample testing and evaluation of wireless products and related accessories, primarily within a laboratory setting.  GSM OR CDMA test engineer performs lab and field tests using standard test procedures to insure customer quality assurance, to proactively test products in conformance to GSM OR CDMA standards, STA customer quality assurance requirements, and for common carrier and specific customer feature and applications operability.  Drafts test procedures for all accessories and terminals in accordance with customer product standards, customer feature requirements, and infrastructure adaptations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:  Other duties may be assigned.  In this position, either directly or through others, the incumbent will:

·         Performs Wireless Terminal and Accessory testing as directed by senior engineers and supervisory staff, uses entry level engineering field service skills and knowledge.  Performs laboratory tests and evaluates new Wireless Products and Accessories, including the verification of product features by simulation of a variety of customer applications and infrastructure conditions and in conformance with GSM OR CDMA standards and specifications. 

·         Interfaces proactively and effectively with corporate Korean manufacturing engineering teams, US support team and other lab members, STA, SEC, various client carriers and infrastructure companies’ engineering personnel.

·         Performs semi-routine and routine laboratory application tests to evaluate user interface software for quality, standards performance, functionality conformance and adaptation to insure the interoperability of system products. Uncovers and report all hardware and software anomalies that can be found.

·         Makes recommendations to management personnel of corrective actions that may be made to effectively and timely adapt agreed upon solutions.

·         Prepares proofs and maintains a library of test standards, manuals, new or adapted technical and/or user manuals for clarity and accuracy, recommending changes where appropriate.

·         Compiles test results data and writes required equipment engineering reports, test plans and follow-up procedures to ensure that STA Wireless Product comply with GSM OR CDMA Standards.

·         Works effectively as a team member with other laboratory engineers, Field Support personnel, engineers and Product Development Team members.

Background/Experience to qualify for this position, the following minimal background and skill levels are required:

·         An Associate of Arts or Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related electronics technical training in cellular/GSM OR CDMA from two or four-year college or university is preferred

·         Be strong interested in IT and wireless product unless you have electronics technical training.

·         Have between  0-2 years technical or telecommunications engineering related experience.

·        Must have 2+ years of reading, analyzing and interpreting technical journals and procedures.

Necessary Skills/Attributes for this position the following skills and abilities must be demonstrated at a proficient level:

·         Develops and maintains excellent proactive, working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company.

·         Plans, organizes and prioritizes multiple engineering support assignments and projects as directed by the manager of the group and/or other departmental leaders.

·         Reads, interprets and acts on proper understanding of technical documents, engineering test materials and contracts or related documents based on corporate legal and customer applications, engineering standards and philosophy.

·         Demonstrates competency in communication skills using both oral and written modes for internal and external personnel at all management and staff organizational levels for both persuasion in product manufacturing decision activities and/or the communication of technical information. Must be able to communicate in writing, through email and reports, or orally complex technical matters to an audience that may include less technically oriented or listeners.

·         Works independently and in a team environment, in order to achieve personal and team goals and complete assignments within established time frames.  Tasks are guided by clearly defined objectives and functional direction with an implied knowledge of task alternatives and decision making experience to guide the incumbent.

Upcoming UW Career Center Career Launch Workshop!

The Career Center at the University of Washington presents Career Launch Workshop, a targeted 5-hour workshop specifically for graduates and alumni that focuses on developing job search skills, including developing resumes, cover letters, how to effectively search for a job and how to interview successfully. 

Please feel free to let students/alumni know about this great workshop!

When:   Thursday, July 11th, 2013, 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. (Lunch provided!)

Where:  HUB 3rd Floor – Room 332

For more information and online registration for the workshop, go to:  http://careers.uw.edu/Career-Launch-Workshop

The cost for the workshop is $35 for non-UWAA members and $30 for current UWAA members.

Announcements of Events Open to the Public, Employees or Students

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206)543.6450/V, (206)543.6452/TTY, (206)685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu.

New Professional Development Program for Grad Students

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has a new professional development program for graduate and professional students at UW, called Emerging Leaders in Service to Society (ELISS)<http://www.aaas.org/cspsp/eliss/>. ELISS helps students learn to collaborate across boundaries to apply their expertise to solutions for society throughout their professional and civic lives. Students from all fields—including professional programs like law and medicine, natural and social sciences, humanities, engineering and the arts—are eligible to apply. It is a competitive program that requires students to volunteer 3-5 hours/week and travel three times during a year-long experience. Students must be enrolled through at least the end of 2014 and obtain permission from their supervisors to participate. To be eligible for the program, students must complete a pre-application by June 14, 2013. More information about ELISS is at <http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=99O_ei-8QuGOV4q8LQhnpQ> www.aaas.org/eliss.

Summer + Fall Science Communication Courses

In 2013-2014 the Program on the Environment is offering a series of fast-paced, practical short-courses providing essential professional development for upper-level graduate students. You will learn to develop clear messages about complex science, how-to tips for working with reporters, and strategies for using online media effectively.

Clinics are taught as 4-week short-courses that meet each week for two 1.5 hour sessions. Students will earn 1 credit per clinic, on a pass/fail basis. Clinic Zero is a requirement for all subsequent clinics, which are independent of each other and can be taken individually or in sequence.

Clinic 0: Finding Your Message (Autumn)
ENVIR 500A, SLN 14080
MW 1:30-2:50
1 credit, C/NC
Students will understand the latest research on effective science communication and engagement; learn tools for developing clear messages about complex research findings; and practice talking about what you do - and it why matters - in clear, lively terms.

SCIENCE WRITING FOR IMPACT (Summer & Autumn)*
This class teaches environmental scientists how to write about their field of study using broadly appealing, accessible prose. Students will learn storytelling and descriptive techniques, tune up their jargon radar and practice translating the passive voice of research into lively writing. This course is for graduate students and seniors. Email ademelle@uw.edu.

*Summer*
ENVIR 500A, SLN 14257
TTh 1:10-3:20, Full-term
2 credits, C/NC

*Autumn*
ENVIR 500B, SLN 14081
W 1:30-3:20
2 credits, C/NC

Seattle Science Festival Cool Jobs Series

Seattle Public Library - Central Library
Microsoft Auditorium
1000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle WA 98104

Events are FREE, but you must register at seattlesciencefestival@pacsci.org

Learn, first-hand, from successful and dynamic professionals in some of the most promising fields in science and technology.

June 9 Computer Science 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Speakers:

• Oren Etzioni, Ph.D. – UW Computer Science & Engineering
• Yoshi Kohno, Ph.D. – UW Computer Science & Engineering
• Hadi Partovi, Ph.D. – Code.org
• Moderator: Hélène Martin – UW Computer Science & Engineering

June 12 Green & Clean Technology 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Speakers:

• Brad Roberts, Ph.D. – Intellectual Ventures
• Jim Thomson, Ph.D. – UW Applied Physics Laboratory
• Elizabeth Willmott – New Energy Cities
• Moderator: John Gardner, Ph.D. – Bainbridge Graduate Institute

June 13 Biomedical Science 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Speakers:

• Colleen Delaney, M.D. – Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
• Buddy Ratner, Ph.D. – UW Department of Bioengineering
• Mark Roth, Ph.D. – Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
• Moderator: Karen Hedine – Micronics, Inc.

Announcing the next First Fridays for Graduate Students at the CTL

Friday, June 7th

12:30-1:30pm in Gerberding Hall Suite 100

End of the Year Celebration

Please join us to celebrate the end of another great year of teaching. Drop in during the lunch hour to:

• Meet other graduate students interested in teaching.
• Learn an icebreaker activity.
• Enjoy lemonade, cake, and cookies.
• Take a moment to relax and celebrate the end of the year!

And, we hope to see you in our summer quarter workshops:

July 5th: Establishing a Classroom Culture that is Accountable

August 2nd: Designing Your Own Course

For more info, visit: http://www.washington.edu/teaching/programs/first-fridays-for-graduate-students/