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Posted 5/7/08

Eaton Corporation

Product Engineer

Eaton Corporation located in Eden Prairie, MN has an opening for a Product Engineer.

The Product Engineer will apply technical skills to: develop hydraulic equipment for on-highway; coordinate with, and provide for, needed inputs to design personnel and test technicians; provide design support to improve existing products and reduce costs; provide technical support to customers, suppliers, manufacturing, marketing and sales; review customer returned units, identify the problem areas, suggest corrective action and implement action when approved by supervisor. Day-to-day activities will include layout design work in Pro-E, developing test plans, conducting failure analysis, determining the disposition of non-compliant components and performing other engineering analysis.

External Job
Title  25512BR

If interested, please contact Jennifer Omar and state that you were referred by Doug Simpson

Jennifer Omar
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
14615 Lone Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
jenniferlomar@eaton.com
952.937.7211
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Posted 5/7/08

Eaton Corporation

Senior Product Engineer

Eaton Corporation located in Eden Prairie, MN has an opening for a Senior Product Engineer.

This position is responsible for design and development of hydraulic valves for mobile and industrial applications. Duties include: mechanical and electro-mechanical design, project management, coordination with design personnel and test technicians; design support to improve existing products and reduce costs; technical support to customers, suppliers, manufacturing, marketing and sales. This position will be responsible for working with customers to optimize machine performance, managing new product development projects and assisting worldwide manufacturing facilities with technical issues. Day-to-day activities will include hands-on lab testing, layout design work in Pro-E, performing engineering analysis and calculations, developing and performing product validation tests, conducting failure analysis, determining the disposition of non-compliant components and performing other engineering analysis. Some international and domestic travel required.

External Job
Title  22707BR

If interested, please contact Jennifer Omar and state that you were referred by Doug Simpson

Jennifer Omar
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
14615 Lone Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
jenniferlomar@eaton.com
952.937.7211
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Posted 5/6/2008

MFET Degrees

NEMA (National Electrical Managers Association)
Smart Grid Standards Manager

Reports To: Vice President of Technical Services
Grade: 8 or equivalent contract employee
FLSA Status: Exempt or contract employee
Prepared Date: April 2008
JOB SUMMARY: This experienced program manager will direct and lead industry adoption of standards and protocols for an intelligent electrical grid, working closely with member companies and external organizations to define and specify the NEMA member perspective on Smart Grid standards and protocols.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Investigate current standards and control protocols that support grid operations and determine gaps where new or modified standards need to be developed to modernize the nation’s electricity grid.
Solicit input from electrical manufacturers to define the needs of each equipment category relative to interfacing with the Smart Grid. Develop a consensus set of objectives for the data that will be required.
Serve as NEMA’s technical expert on standards development committees and working groups including, but not limited to, NIST, IEEE, EEI, EPRI, Grid Wise Architectural Council and IEC.
Coordinate protocol specifications and standards based on input from NEMA staff and membership
Keep NEMA staff and designated product sections informed on the progress of the various Smart Grid standards committees and working groups.
Identify the most effective methods for integrating Smart Grid approaches into existing (i.e. legacy) electric grid systems and components.
Act as an engineering consultant to NEMA’s Emerging Technology Panel and Smart Grid related working groups.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Successful candidate will have:

Ability to lead, coordinate, and work with volunteer committees
Able to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter.
Excellent program management abilities (i.e., setting and reviewing objectives, coordinating activities across projects, and overseeing the integration of work products and results).
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires a minimum of a four-year college degree in computer science, electrical engineering, electronics engineering or related field.
Must have experience developing or deploying communication protocols in any arena
Familiarity with fundamental concepts of power flow and electrical system operations a real plus
Standards development process knowledge and experience helpful.
Legacy systems integration experience helpful

Interested candidates should send a current resume with salary requirements to careers@nema.org or fax to (703) 841-3335.
 
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V

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Posted 4/17/2008

Lafayette Instrument Co., Inc.
Lafayette, IN

Mechanical Engineer

SUMMARY
Researches, plans, and designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)

Researches design specifications and proposals to determine the feasibility of designs or applications.
Determines material and labor requirements and prepares itemized cost estimates.
Designs instrumentation products, and mechanical, thermal, and hydraulic systems.
Directs fabrication and assembly processes to ensure products and systems conform to specifications.
Develops methods for testing products or systems.
Maintains product specifications, drawings, material lists and engineering changes.
Coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.
Computes cost factors and estimates used for planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is required (or equivalent experience). Must have proficiency with computer aided design and Microsoft Office applications.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors and sales personnel. Ability to effectively present information to management, customers, and sales personnel.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve problems, establish priorities, and multi-task between simultaneous project goals.

Contact Sheryl Cohen
E-mail: scohen@lafayetteinstrument.com
Fax: (765)742-6702
Phone: (765) 423-1505 ext. 212
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Posted 4/15/08

Harrison Steel Castings Company
Attica, IN

Manufacturing Engineer: (Engineering/Maintenance) Evaluation of Maintenance / Engineering Department problems, needs, and opportunities. Aid in the development of detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, and implementation schedules. Coordinate consultants, contractors, and in-house staff for the construction, implementation, startup, and training required for selected projects. Provide trouble shooting and Maintenance expertise. Document new and evaluate alternate processes and equipment. Protect the companies best interests, both financially and environmentally. Provide professional support services to production to help maintain a safe workplace for all employees. Be able to understand limitations, evaluate, and contract appropriate consultants and professional services when required.

Electrical Engineer – (Engineering/Maintenance) The selected candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and solving controls issues throughout the plant as well as providing guidance to the maintenance staff for electrical and mechanical issues that may arise in addition to daily communication with other plant personnel. Qualifications include: Communication skills and computer proficiency with MS Office products. Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, specifically SLC500 series, Panelview, and their associated IO. Experience with Rockwell Software, including RSLogix500, RSView32, Panelbuilder32, and RSView Studio. Solid understanding of standard plant electrical equipment and preventive maintenance programs. Strong problem solving skills.

Metallurgical Engineer: (Met Lab) Knowledge of metallurgy, welding, heat treating, and the steel and iron castings industries. Establish melting procedures to produce heats. Handles failure analysis, for both in-house and customer. Directs heat treat processes. Provide technical support to sales and marketing and top management. Works with weld supervisor on weld procedures and problems. Works on problem solving as specific projects and problems arise. Works with industry and technical societies to learn about new processes and innovations.

Process/Industrial Engineer – (Cleaning Room) Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of manufacturing through self driven projects. Apply modern manufacturing techniques, theories, and technology, to continually enhance quality, increase delivery performance, and decrease costs. Develop and maintain a casting schedule system for the Cleaning Room operations. Assist entire cleaning room staff to streamline their jobs.
Do special projects as they arise.

Cover letters and résumés should be sent to

Gary Schmid
Human Resource Manager
E-mail: schmidgh@hscast.com
Ph. 765-762-9016
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Posted 4/14/08

VOLT Workforce Solutions
Lafayette, IN

IT Analyst

Currently hiring an IT Analyst. This position is a 2-3 year contract positions.

Job Description:

Job description includes support of the engineering and analysis applications for Lafayette, Griffin GA and Cat India customers. This includes customer interaction to solve problems with Teamcenter (will train), Pro/E and analysis applications. In addition, the candidate will provide on and off-shift support for the Teamcenter environment. This includes monitoring server processes and responding to problems remotely. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to received business unit experience since the candidate will be working directly with customers from DPP

Qualifications:
Strong understanding and troubleshooting in Teamcenter (Enterprise and Engineering)
Pro/E (Wildfire)
IMAN
Engineering applications
Analysis applications

Additional Information:
Experience supporting or working with engineering systems
Experience with Wildfire and/or Teamcenter (a plus), and Pro/E (essential)
Good communication/Customer skills
Ability to work both with a team and independently
BA degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience

To apply contact or send your resume to:
Christi Nunaley
Program Manager CAT/Volt MSP
Volt Workforce Solutions / Lafayette
Nunaley_Christi@cat.com/ t: 765-448-2533 / 765-412-8451
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