Employment & Co-op Information

This page is updated when the department is informed of job opportunities by prospective employers. Some jobs are part-time and are appropriate for undergraduates majoring in Mechanical or Materials Engineering. Other jobs listed are full-time or are more appropriate for recent graduates. Additional job opportunities are available for Wright State students through the Career Services office. Check the Career Services website (http://career.wright.edu/) and the registration process (https://www.myinterfase.com/wrightstate/student/home.aspx) for further information. Karen Fox, Assistant Director of Career Services, is the liaison to the College of Engineering and Computer Science, email karen.fox@wright.edu or call 937-775-2894.

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Quality Systems Engineer Intern Position (posted 20 Nov 2009) Quality Systems Engineer Intern Appleton Paper West Carrollton Mill is part of an Employee Owned company. The mill has approximately 430 employees. Produces over 750 tons per day of carbonless business forms paper and thermal paper in addition to processing over 400 tons per day of wastepaper to supply recycled pulp to its paper machines. The Quality Systems Engineer Intern will provide project support to process control engineers in various functional areas, as well as the Quality Assurance department staff. This position is a full-time summer internship with flexible hours. Appleton will make every effort to work with the individual’s current schedule. Supporting Activities and Project Work may include such activities as: * Data collection and Process Capability analysis of current TOM specifications for paper machines * Gauge R & R studies for all Critical dry lab tests leading to lab lean certification * Participation in Kaizen event to support study and resolution of Quality or Operational issue * Review and update current Lab Standard Practices and develop new procedures based on Gauge R & R studies * Study of raw materials properties and make down conditions and the influence on final product * Acting statistician to perform correlation analysis of many factors to identify Critical Xs Desired Accomplishments/Skills/Education * Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office software, as well as other statistical tools such as Minitab * Candidate will need a strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control Theory * Working knowledge of problem solving tools such as 6 Sigma or KT would be beneficial * Candidate must be working toward an Chemical Engineering, Process Control, or Paper Science degree * Must be able to follow directions and work with minimum supervision * Previous industrial experience preferred To be considered for an interview you must apply on-line at www.appletonideas.com, click on “career opportunities” All offers of employment are contingent on a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check. EOE M/F/D/V
Jobs of the Week (posted 17 Nov 2009) REMINDER: you must be a Wright Search database user to see co-op, non-paid internship and full-time jobs. If you have not registered to be on the Wright Search you can stop by Career Services on the 3rd floor of the Student Union and register. If you are registered, please remember to upload you resume every 30 days to keep it active. Below are the newly listed jobs through Wright State University Career Services. To apply for these positions, or to see what other positions are available, please follow this link to the Wright Search website: http://career.wright.edu/student/coopandinternship/thewrightsearch.html COMPANY - POSITION - TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT - MAJORS WANTED WPAFB - NASIC/DAPM - Electrical Engineer / 0855 - Career Employment - CECS WPAFB - NASIC/DAPM - Electrical Engineer / 0855 - Career Employment - CECS WPAFB - NASIC/DAPM - Electrical Engineer / 0855 - Career Employment - CECS WPAFB - NASIC/DAPM - Intel Analyst Positions (Analyst) 0132 - Career Employment - CECS WPAFB - NASIC/DAPM - Intel Analyst Positions (Analyst/Programming) 0132 - Career Employment - CECS WPAFB - NASIC/DAPM - Electrical Engineer / 0855 - Career Employment - CECS WPAFB - NASIC/DAPM - Laser Intelligence Analyst - Career Employment - CECS WPAFB - NASIC/DAPM - RF Intelligence Analyst - Career Employment - CECS DPL - Portfolio Analyst - Career Employment - EE Ray & Barney Group - Senior Database Administrator - Career Employment - CECS Reynolds & Reynolds Company - Search Engine Marketing Representative - Career Employment - CS Ray & Barney Group - Web Services Developer - Career Employment - CS, CEG Ray & Barney Group - SharePoint Consultant - Career Employment - CECS Parts Express - Web Programmer-Junior to Intermediate Level - Career Employment - CS, CEG Cooper Tire & Rubber Company - Product Design Engineer - Career Employment - CECS
Jobs of the Week (posted 05 Oct 2009) REMINDER: you must be a Wright Search database user to see co-op, non-paid internship and full-time jobs. If you have not registered to be on the Wright Search you can stop by Career Services on the 3rd floor of the Student Union and register. If you are registered, please remember to upload you resume every 30 days to keep it active. Below are the newly listed jobs through Wright State University Career Services. To apply for these positions, or to see what other positions are available, please follow this link to the Wright Search website: http://career.wright.edu/student/coopandinternship/thewrightsearch.html COMPANY - POSITION - TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT - MAJORS WANTED Farmers Insurance and Financial Services - Insurance Agent Executive - Career Employment - CECS Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - Configuration & Data Management Specialist, GS-0301-09 (T12) - Career Employment - CECS Reynolds & Reynolds Company - Document Sales Associate - Career Employment - CECS The Schwan Food Company - Production Intern - Co-op/Intern Employment - ME, ISE Midmark Corporation - IT Intern - Co-op/Intern Employment - CE, CEG National Space Biomedical Research - NASA Intern - Co-op/Intern Employment - CECS
Jobs of the Week (posted 05 Oct 2009) REMINDER: you must be a Wright Search database user to see co-op, non-paid internship and full-time jobs. If you have not registered to be on the Wright Search you can stop by Career Services on the 3rd floor of the Student Union and register. If you are registered, please remember to upload you resume every 30 days to keep it active. Below are the newly listed jobs through Wright State University Career Services. To apply for these positions, or to see what other positions are available, please follow this link to the Wright Search website: http://career.wright.edu/student/coopandinternship/thewrightsearch.html COMPANY - POSITION - TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT - MAJORS WANTED Booz Allen Hamilton - Technical Consultant - Career Employment, Co-op/Intern - EE, EP, EE, CS, ISE HFE Talbert House - Manager, Brown County Social Enterprise - Career Employment - CS Reynolds & Reynolds Company - Campaign Sales Associate - Career Employment - CECS Seepex, Inc. - Supply Chain Manager - Career Employment - ME The Computer Zoo, Inc. - Outside Corporate IT Sales - Co-op/Intern Employment - CECS
STEM Recruiting Day - September 22 (posted 10 Sep 2009) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Recruiting Day 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Student Union Apollo Room Recruiting fair for career employment, co-op and internship opportunities. A professional résumé is required for admission of candidates. Dress professionally and bring copies of your résumé to distribute to employers. This event is sponsored by the Office of Career Services for Wright State University students and alumni. Visit the Career Services website to get more information about the event including tips for preparing and a list of participating employers.
Full-time and Co-op Opportunities at Honda (posted 10 Sep 2009) Honda recently posted 4 Electrical Engineering Full-time Positions (the reference number is AQ6173) and has quite a few co-op opportunities in the process of being posted mainly in the areas of mechanical, materials, electrical and industrial engineering. Visit their website to search through all of their current job opportunities for full-time and co-op employment at http://www.ohio.honda.com/jobs/professional.cfm.
Jobs of the Week - August 31 (posted 31 Aug 2009) REMINDER: you must be a Wright Search database user to see co-op, non-paid internship and full-time jobs. If you have not registered to be on the Wright Search you can stop by Career Services on the 3rd floor of the Student Union and register. If you are registered, please remember to upload you resume every 30 days to keep it active. Below are the newly listed jobs through Wright State University Career Services. To apply for these positions, or to see what other positions are available, please follow this link to the Wright Search website: http://career.wright.edu/student/coopandinternship/thewrightsearch.html COMPANY - POSITION - TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT - MAJORS WANTED UtopiaCompression - Computer Vision R&D Scientist - Career Employment - CECS UtopiaCompression - Networking Scientist - Career Employment - CECS Montgomery County Public Defenders Office - System Administrator Intern - Internships Unpaid - CECS Northrop Grumman - Infrared Engineer - Career Employment - EE, CS, ME, CEG, ISE, EP Northrop Grumman - Spectral Engineer - Career Employment - EE, CS, ME, CEG, ISE, EP Northrop Grumman - Target Intelligence Analyst - Career Employment - Applied Statistics, Chemistry, EE, CS, ME, CEG, ISE, EP Northrop Grumman - Radar Intelligence Analyst - Career Employment - EE, CS, ME, CEG, ISE, EP Northrop Grumman - Measurement and Signature Intelligence Analyst - Career Employment - EE, CS, ME, CEG, ISE, EP Northrop Grumman - Radar Analyst - Career Employment - EE, CS, ME, CEG, ISE, EP Northrop Grumman - Geospatial Intelligence Analyst - Career Employment - EE, CS, ME, CEG, ISE, EP Northrop Grumman - Systems Engineer - Career Employment - EE, CS, ME, CEG, ISE, EP StudentZen, Inc. - Software Developer - Career Employment - CEG, CS LexisNexis - Web Developer Intern - Co-op/Intern Employment - CECS All of these positions can be found in the Wright Search data base. You MUST BE ENROLLED in the Wright Search to see and apply for these positions. Make sure that co-op and Career Employment are selected on your profile otherwise you can only see what application type you have selected.
U.S. State Department Internships for Summer 2010 (posted 31 Aug 2009) The U.S. Department of State is seeking enthusiastic and talented students to apply for internships with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security for Summer 2010. Applications for the 2010 Summer Internship Program are being accepted until the deadline of November 1, 2009. Applications must be submitted online via the Department's website at www.careers.state.gov and click on Student Programs for more information. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security seeks students in the following areas of concentration: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology Engineering Physics, Physics Electromechanical Engineering The Department's Internship Program is run by the HR/REE/REC Student Programs Office. HR/REE/REC can be contacted by phone at (202) 261-8888 or via email at studentprograms@state.gov.
WPAFB Aeronautical Systems Center Career Fair - Aug 27 (posted 25 Aug 2009) The Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is hosting a Career Fair to fill professional mid-career level (non-entry level) positions at the Ervin J. Nutter Center's Arena on August 27, 2009 from 9AM to 3PM. Attendees are asked to park in Lot 9. Professionals with advanced degrees and/or specialized experience in the areas of Life Cycle Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Cost Estimating, Budgeting, Finance, Contracting, Procurement, Program Management, Configuration and Data Management, and Engineering are encouraged to attend with resumes in hand. Hiring officials will be available to discuss job opportunities with attendees. Starting salary for most positions is $68,825 per year. ASC program managers will be on hand to provide perspective employees an overview of the programs and aircraft platforms where resources are needed. Positions to be filled provide support to Foreign Military Sales, Unmanned Air Vehicles, Combat Support Systems, Weapon Systems, and the Modernization and Sustainment of existing weapon systems. Requirements for employment include: United States citizenship, having or being able to obtain a Security Clearance (some positions may require drug testing), occasional travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft, and some positions may require the selectee' to work overtime. Selections will be made without regard to non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, politics, disability, or sexual orientation, which do not relate to successful performance of the duties of the position except where specifically authorized by law.
Junior Programmer/Computer Engineer Needed (posted 25 Aug 2009) Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc. is looking for a self-motivated, detailed, and organized individual to join the experimental supersonic combustion research group and provide programming/computer support. This individual would work with minimal supervision in a team environment, learn new skills, adapt to changing needs, and communicate effectively (verbal and written). Technical skills: programming with C, FORTRAN, and BASH; Linux/Windows/MAC system administration/maintenance; hardware/software/network troubleshooting and repair. Additional experience with instrumentation, data-acquisition, and control systems desirable. Education/background: BS in Computer Science with co-op/intern experience in research lab environment OR BS in ME/Aero/Electrical Engineering with very strong programming and computer experience. Primary responsibilities: maintain/develop data-acquisition, control, and data-processing software suite; admin/maintenance of workstations, clusters, LAN, and related devices; interface/integrate research equipment into main software suite; backups, documentation, etc. Will also be assigned other laboratory responsibilities as needed. Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and be able to acquire security clearance. Send resumes via US Mail with salary history/expectations and references to: Innovative Scientific Solutions, PO Box 157, Alpha, OH 45301.