JOB TITLE: EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER : WINDOWS EMBEDDED

LOCATION: SEATTLE (BAINBRIDGE ISLAND), WASHINGTON

Company Name: PHYTEC America

Job Description

Apply your software engineering skills at a busy Seattle-area subsidiary of German-based developer and manufacturer of System-on-Module (SoM) industrial computers for embedded systems. PHYTEC America is a small and dynamic company offering a stimulating and rewarding work environment with considerable growth potential. We seek to add to our design team to meet our standard product development needs as well as to deliver integrated hardware and software solutions to our expanding customer base.

In this position you will develop and adapt drivers and system-level OS components of Windows Embedded (CE and XPE) Board Support Packages (BSPs) for ARM9, ARM11, ARM Cortex A8/A9, and x86 embedded processor platforms. You will provide advice and consultation to PHYTEC sales engineers for customer applications requiring Windows Embedded and, likewise, consult with product managers during the planning, design and analysis phases for new and existing PHYTEC solutions. In addition to close collaboration with PHYTEC hardware engineers and product managers, this position interacts with PHYTEC customers as well as third-party solution vendors.

Primary Duties:

• Collaborate with embedded hardware developers and project managers on defining new PHYTEC product solutions
• Partake in all aspects of the software solutions lifecycle: project proposals, design requirements and specifications, adherence to development milestones, quality assurance, release management, and support
• Port existing Windows Embedded CE OS, reference board and drivers to PHYTEC System on Modules and custom hardware
• Port and develop low level software for new platforms, including processor boot up code, kernel code and drivers (such as: NAND-Flash, NOR-Flash, DDR-RAM, Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth, CAN, I2S, SPI, GPS, Touchscreen, Video, SPI, I2C, PCI)
• Provide customer driven BSP adaptations
• Debug difficult architecture and device problems
• Work with hardware developers on production test fixture design to provide high-quality finished goods

Other Duties:

• Provide second-level customer support for PHYTEC Windows Embedded BSPs
• Assist with readying new BSPs and Rapid Development Kits (RDK) for market, as well as in maintaining existing products
• Liaison with development engineers and product managers to create, review, and maintain product documentation, to include: Application Notes, QuickStart Instructions, Hardware Manuals, and BSP Release Notes
• Engage in special projects, such as SVN/GIT/ftp server maintenance, editing of foundation .dlls for test master database, and other duties, as necessary

Required Skills:

• 3 to 5 years work experience in embedded software design, including Windows Embedded CE, C/C++ programming; Visual Studio, Platform Builder and other software development tools; and low-level device driver development
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Multiple hardware platform experience, in particular ARM, x86 and XScale
• Skilled at debugging, board bring-up as well as test equipment, tools and methodologies
• Abilities to solve problems which are difficult and complex in nature; as well as to critically analyze and resolve software problems that have open limits, are diverse in scope, and often contain multi-disciplinary elements
• Excellent client service, verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility, attention to detail and talents at multi-tasking in a high energy work environment
• Abilities to work both independently and in small team environment, and to quickly learn new software tools and programming skills for a variety of hardware platforms

Desired skills:

• Familiarity with embedded Linux
• Schematic capture experience

About PHYTEC:

PHYTEC is a small and dynamic company offering a stimulating and rewarding work environment with considerable growth potential. PHYTEC develops and manufactures state-of-the-art embedded hardware and software solutions as well as offers hardware and software design services which range from technical support, hardware design, BSP adaptation, to complete turn-key solutions. Founded in Germany in 1986, PHYTEC has since earned a global reputation in the embedded industry for high quality design and production of OEM-able System on Modules (SOMs) and provision of related products and services that accelerate embedded product development.

Compensation: D.O.E. Compensation includes paid vacation, SIMPLE-IRA retirement plan and company-funded medical and dental plan.

No phone calls

No third parties

Salary: D.O.E.

Date this job was posted: October 29, 2010
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Email: employment@phytec.com

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JOB TITLE: SALES ENGINEER

LOCATION: HOUSTON, TEXAS

Company Name: Solids Processing Equipment and Conveying Systems

Job Summary:

Technical Sales Position responsible for sales and technical service involving dry solids handling and process equipment. Candidate should be skilled in problem solving and application development. Candidate should be familiar with the dry solids handling markets that include: Chemicals, Food, Plastic, Basic Minerals, Fine Minerals, Pharmaceutical and Waste / Recycling. Area covered will include Texas and Louisiana.

Duties required:

• Contact new and existing customers to identify sales opportunities.
• Generate needed technical information for the proper application of the equipment.
• Prepare quotations based on customers needs.
• Promote company''s products to gain market share in territory.
• Visit customers facilities in the Texas and Louisiana area for sales, service and presentations.
• Participate in area trade shows by identifying, preparing and exhibiting.
• Organize a strategy to contact customers on a timely basis to review existing equipment and find new applications.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a preference for mechanical engineering or at least 5 years experience in the industry.

Experience:

2 years experience in industry with a Bachelors degree or 5 years sales experience in the industry.

Required Skills:

• Communication Skills - Must be able to clearly convey technical information both written and orally. Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and ACT!.
• Physical Skills - Must be able to enter industrial facilities to view/inspect equipment. Candidate needs to be able to climb ladders/stairways in open structures. Candidate must be capable of travel in Texas and Louisiana.

Candidate must be a self starter and be able to manage time and co-ordinate travel and sales opportunities. Candidate must be confident in his/her ability to make presentation to groups of engineers and managers. Candidate must be self motivating.

Date this job was posted: October 29, 2010
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JOB TITLE: R&D SR. OPTICAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Company Name: BD

R&D Sr. Optical Engineer-NEW1000L

BD, a leading global medical technology company that makes and sells medical devices, instrumented systems and reagents, is dedicated to improving people’s health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases, and advancing research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines. The Company’s capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world’s most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs more than 25,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public.

BD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

About us

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for designing, developing, and sustaining optical and opto-electromechanical systems for diagnostic medical microbiology and molecular instrumentation. Works closely with electrical, mechanical, systems and software engineers as a member of a project team. Independently evaluates and applies engineering principles to fulfill project objectives. Collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports on data. Presents results to others. Designs, develops and executes optical subsystems with minimal supervision. Acts independently, provides guidance and work assignments to less experienced technicians and engineers.

DUTIES AND Responsibilities:


· Develop design specifications for optical systems in instrumented products.

· Lead or be solely responsibile for detail design of optical subsystems.

· Apply engineering principles, analytical skills and empirical methods to develop statistically robust designs.

· Design products to meet cost targets. Prepare cost estimates of components and assembly labor.

· Accurately estimate work effort for specific engineering tasks for schedule allocation of optical engineering resources.

· Lead, contribute to and participate in design reviews. Thoroughly assess the ability of proposed designs to meet specified requirements, including manufacturability.

· Assist in test planning and development to insure instrument systems and sub-systems are reliable and robust.

· Complete assignments within established schedules and budgets.

· Interact closely with mechanical, electrical, systems and software engineering to develop comprehensive solutions to design problems.

· Conform to the requirements of ISO 9001 and CGMP standards for the design and development of medical devices.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

Optical design experience on fluorescence and absorbance based detection systems. Hands-on experience effectively resolving design, manufacturing and vendor issues associated with tightly specified parts, component variability and obsolescence. Optics knowledge and experience required in the following areas:

¨ LED's: thermal and optical properties, construction, characterization methods

¨ Optical filters: characteristics, coatings, specifications, test & evaluation methods

¨ Detectors: photodiodes, CMOS image sensors and photomultipliers

¨ Spectral analysis, imaging optics, and alignment methods

¨ Fiber optics: construction, specification, evaluation & test methods

¨ Sequential and non-sequential ray tracing software

¨ Process and tolerance capability of lenses, filters and other components

¨ Fluorescence standards and calibration

¨ Familiarity with digital and analog circuits, particularly weak opto-electronic signal detection

MINIMUM Qualifications:


B.S. in optical, electrical or mechanical engineering or physics with 5+ years related optical design experience or M.S. with 3+ years experience.

Job
New Product Development

Primary Location
US-Maryland-Baltimore

Shift
First Shift / Day Job

Relocation Available
Yes
Nearest Major Market: Baltimore
Job Category: Engineering, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical Engineer, Scientific, Software Engineer, Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Test Engineer, R&D Engineer, Instrumentation, Healthcare, Medical Device, Medical Technology, Medical Research, Research, R&D, Research, Product Development, Science, Physics, Microbiology, Technology, Testing, Quality Assurance

Job Code: 1000304

Date this job was posted: October 28, 2010
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JOB TITLE: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER III

LOCATION: SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Company Name: BD

Manufacturing Engineer III-MAN101HX

BD, a leading global medical technology company that makes and sells medical devices, instrumented systems and reagents, is dedicated to improving people’s health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases, and advancing research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines. The Company’s capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world’s most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs more than 25,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public.

BD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

About us

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) role is a key contributor within the Instruments Manufacturing Department at BD Biosciences. It provides hands-on support for the manufacturing of confocal imaging systems while providing technical leadership in a collaborative team environment. The BD Pathway systems enable fluorescence intensity measurements, kinetic imaging, and morphological analysis of single cells. The ME is expected to contribute new ideas and to find innovative methods to accomplish business goals as well as to demonstrate good working knowledge of manufacturing processes and theories of continuous improvement (CI). Problem resolution skills at moderate to high-complexity levels should be well established in optical-mechanical designs. Attention to detail and patience are essential in this job due to the complexity of our test procedures.

* Resolves day-to-day production issues that may impede BD's ability to ship quality products on time. Must be an adept and experienced problem solver who is able to determine root cause of technical issues and implements effective solutions in a timely manner. Issues are typically multi-disciplinary in nature: mechanical, optical, and electrical. Strives to continuously improve processes in order to achieve optimal efficiency for manufacturing operations.
* May be required to lead or to participate in cross-functional project teams. Major objectives may include: improving manufacturing operational efficiency, optimizing product design, qualifying replacement components, improving product quality, improving customer satisfaction, and reducing manufacturing costs.
* Responsible for preparing and revising Engineering Change Orders, routings, and Bills of Material.
* Review and disposition Nonconformance Reports, Field Failures, prepare Deviation Reports and complete Corrective Action Reports as required to support the overall Quality System.
* Support and execute Lean manufacturing efforts, ie Kaizen actions, 20 Keys, and 5S methodologies.
* Keeps abreast of basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements. Participates as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work. Brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
* Works independently with general instructions as to the objectives expected. Provides technical guidance to the production and service team on unusual or complex problems related to the product line.
* Promotes a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participates in Environmental, Health and Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

* Typically requires a BS degree: ME, IE, Physics, or equivalents.
* 6+ year experience in a high technology manufacturing environment.
* Experienced with optical system alignment. Attention to detail is essential along with hands-on experience in fine mechanical adjustments.
* Experienced in developing manufacturing processes, writing procedures, and training assembly and test personnel.
* Must be able to understand engineering drawings, Bills of Materials, and operational procedures.
* Must have the ability to write, review and implement Engineering Change Orders.
* Must have some project management experience, involved in or led continuous improvement efforts in a cross-functional team environment (2 years minimum).
* Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing processes.
* Ability to work effective with minimal direction. Recognizes problems and develops and executes strategies with team input.
* Must have the ability to assess and resolve multiple high visibility problems in a timely manner.
* Must have good interpersonal skills: conflict resolution, ability to work in a team environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, Visio, Windows or MAC OS.
* Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards.
* Willingness to travel occasionally.

Desirable Qualifications:


* M.S. degree
* Experience with New Product Introduction Processes and R&D teams.
* Some experience in manufacturing test development.
* Proficiency with some of the following applications: Pro-E, AutoCAD, MS Access, SAP ERP.
* Experience supporting many of the following commodities or supplier types: lasers, optical components, machined parts, sheet metal, cables, PCA's, plastics, power systems, product packaging, hardware, labeling.
* cGMP familiarity 21 CFR part 820, medical industry experience.
* Experience implementing Demand Flow Technology (DFT) processes.
* Extensive experience implementing LEAN manufacturing processes.
* 6 Sigma Green or Black Belt.

Job
Manufacturing Engineering

Primary Location
US-California-San Jose

Shift
First Shift / Day Job

Relocation Available
No
Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
Job Category: Energy, Power Systems, Engineering, R&D Engineer, CAD, Drafting, Electrical, Scientific, Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Medical Device Engineer, Healthcare, Environmental Health & Safety, Medical Research, Medical Device, Medical Technology, Legal, Law, Compliance, Management, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt, Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Industrial, Research, R&D, Research, Science, Physics, Technology, SAP, ERP, Project Manager

Job Code: 995591

Date this job was posted: October 28, 2010
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JOB TITLE: SENIOR METALLURGICAL/MINERAL PROCESS LEAD

LOCATION: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Company Name: TRS Staffing

We are currently seeking high caliber Senior Metallurgical/Mineral Process Leadcandidates to work on a permanent basis. Based in Vancouver, you will be working for one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement and construction companies.

Senior Metallurgical/Mineral Process Lead

Candidates for this position must be able to perform engineering in all project phases of process design including:

• Feasibility studies
• Conceptual design
• Front-end design
• Detail engineering process design and plant commissioning

The role will focus on the Mining and Metals industry including:

• Concentrator and metallurgical plant design
• Associated ancillary facilities
• Potash, gold, copper, nickel processing, heap leach, SX-EW, autoclave

The successful candidate will be working closely with client engineers.

Work activities may include:

• Running process simulations
• Preparing heat and material balances
• Developing PFDs and P&IDs
• Preparing equipment data sheets, instrumentation data sheets, equipment lists, line lists
• Participating in a variety of design reviews

The ability to supervise a group of junior and intermediate level process engineers engaged in these tasks on projects is important.

Successful candidate must be able to prepare schedules and develop labor hour budgets.

Basic Job Requirements

Candidate must have an engineering degree and 15-20 years of process engineering experience.

Technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Comminution
• Beneficiation including Flotation, Solid/Liquid Separation
• Heap leech
• SX/EW
• Roasting
• POX
• "CIL/ICIP"

A combination of EPC and Operating experience is preferred.

Other Job Requirements

• Planning and Organizing
• Coordination
• Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Formal Presentations
• Business Acumen
• Organization Awareness
• Delegating Others
• Individual Leadership/Influencing
• Foster a collaborative environment

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide. Office locations include the United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, South Africa, Puerto Rico and Spain.

Date this job was posted: October 28, 2010
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To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume toian.smistad@trsstaffing.com

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Practice Leader

Company	Woolpert, Inc.
Location	Chesapeake, VA
Discipline	Civil Engineering
Posted	10-22-2010

Job Description

Founded in 1911 and consistently ranked as a top national design firm by Engineering News-Record, Woolpert, Inc. is a professional services consulting firm that helps public and private sector clients achieve their goals through innovative design and the creative application of technology. We are headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, but our group of 600+dedicated professional and technical employees is located in over 24 offices across the U.S.

Woolpert, Inc, a leading design engineering and geospatial firm seeks a Practice Leader within its Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) Division. The location for this position is negotiable anywhere in the U.S. This position is primarily responsible for leading and managing profitable growth for the Infrastructure Design practice area within the IMS service line while also propelling Woolpert into a position of an industry leader in the Infrastructure Design practice area. Key duties include, but are not limited to, managing profit/loss; securing new business opportunities, projects and clients; matching the client and project type focus with the overall business strategy of the service line and the firm; defining the appropriate marketing strategy to achieve sales goals and/or market penetration and assists with execution of such strategy; participating in activities of local and national professional and/or civic organizations to establish, enhance, and maintain Woolpert’s presence in the marketplace.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 12 years related experience. PE license is strongly preferred, but not required, with extensive design experience in wet infrastructure (water/wastewater/stormwater). Additionally, candidate must possess strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Woolpert offers competitive wages, as well as industry leading benefits. Woolpert provides employees with challenging work assignments, opportunities for advancement and the technical training necessary to help you maintain and enhance your professional edge.

Please, no agency or recruiter calls.
AA/EOE

How to Apply

For consideration, please apply online at:
https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/Woolpert/PublicJobs/canviewjobs.cfm?

Req ID: CR11190-6

CAE Engineer

Company	Becton Dickinson
Location	Research Triangle Park, NC
Discipline	Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering
Posted	10-22-2010

Job Description

BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. BD's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 28,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry, and the general public. For more information, please visit www.bd.com.

BD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

CAE Engineer - Research Triangle Park, NC

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Under the general direction of the Corporate Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) group, apply CAE simulation tools to evaluate and optimize the overall performance and quality of new or improved product designs.

Responsibilities:

1. Apply Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) simulation tools to impact product development through increased product quality, improved time to market, lowered product cost or proving out new technologies for new products.
2. Work closely with the CAE team members, as necessary, to gain knowledge in the effective application of CFD/FEA analysis techniques to best assist product development teams.
3. Review ongoing progress through effective verbal, web-based or written communication. Summarize findings and recommendations in formal technical reports.
4. Actively utilize CAE Projects database to update progress on ongoing jobs and prioritize divisional requests. Review progress at weekly team meetings. Ensure that product development impacts are summarized on a monthly basis in written format to be disseminated to each business.
5. Develop and maintain an environment for constructive inter-relationships among CAE team members, with divisional customers and among various cross-functional disciplines.
6. Establish and maintain adequate records of technical information through formal archival process.

Qualifications

Minimum B. S. in Engineering field (Mechanical/Biomedical/Chemical/Civil-Structural, Etc) with 3+ Years Industry Experience or;

MS in Engineering field (Mechanical/Biomedical/Chemical/Civil-Structural, Etc) with 0-2 years of Industry Experience or;

PhD in Engineering field (Mechanical/Biomedical/Chemical/Civil-Structural, Etc) with 0-2 years of Industry Experience.

Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is required and exposure to finite element analysis (FEA) is desired, preferably in the medical device industry.

The candidate should have 1 to 5 years of proven CFD/FEA skills in an industry or an academic environment.

Knowledge in using three-dimensional CAD solid modeling software packages is desired.

Proven ability to work in team situations and to communicate with others effectively.

How to Apply

Please click here to apply: http://www.bd-careers.com/job/992882

Lighting Engineer

Company	RK&K
Location	Baltimore, MD
Discipline	Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Posted	10-21-2010

Job Description

RK&K is a registered trade name of Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP, a Maryland limited liability partnership.

RK&K is a 630+ person multi-disciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm has been operating throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States since its inception in 1923, providing services to a wide array of local, state, federal, and private sector clients. The firm employs a well-diversified staff of engineers, designers, planners, scientists, environmental specialists, surveyors, CADD designers, construction managers/inspectors, support and field staff. RK&K’s expertise is in transportation, traffic, transit/rail, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources engineering; natural gas, petroleum and pipeline engineering; planning and cultural resources; construction management and inspection; hazardous waste; energy management; land and site development; natural resources; GIS, computer programming and graphic design; and surveys.

RK&K is seeking a Lighting Engineer with minimum of four years experience in designing lighting systems for roadways, parking lots, and pedestrian paths.

Preferred Skills:

Candidates should be fluent with lighting design software such as AGI32 and Visual and be familiar with the IES RP-8 and AASHTO lighting guidelines. Candidates should be familiar with single phase and 3-phase power distribution, branch circuit design of outdoor and indoor systems, and requirements of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code. Candidates should be familiar with Microstation and/or AutoCADD and have experience with power company coordination. Professional Engineer registration is desirable.

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an excellent fringe benefits package including: a 401(k) Plan with a strong company match; Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid Vacation; Tuition Reimbursement; and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

Please send resumes to blazar@rkk.com

Engineer III

Company	County of Tulare
Location	Visalia, CA
Discipline	Civil Engineering
Posted	10-19-2010

Job Description

ENGINEER III
$70,426-$85,830 Annual

Tulare County (Visalia) has opening for an Engineer III with the Design Division of the Public Works Branch in the Resource Management Agency in Visalia. Responsible for engineering, design for roads, bridges & other civil work with an emphasis on road geometry. Filing deadline is Tuesday, November 30, 2010. For information call Human Resources & Development (559)636-4900 or go to www.co.tulare.ca.us/hrd and apply online.

How to Apply

Apply on-line at www.co.tulare.ca.us/hrd

Editor-In-Chief

Company	Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
Location	Chicago, IL
Discipline	Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Other Engineering, Structural Engineering
Posted	10-15-2010

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for publishing the PCI Journal, an award-winning quarterly publication that serves as the organization’s flagship periodical, including supervision of the Journal Managing Editor and all involved contractors.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Rigorously maintain the Journal publication schedule
* Identify and contact potential authors; maintain a community of contributing authors
* Stimulate article submittal; maintain a healthy backlog (“pipeline”) of articles
* Identify article reviewers; continuously expand the community of reviewers
* Manage the peer review process; interact with authors and reviewers in the editorial refinement of submitted articles
* Direct the Managing Editor in the development and organization of peer-reviewed and informational content into interesting and informative issues
* Perform initial screening and final editorial review on all manuscripts; review print-ready layouts
* Oversee improvement and evolution of Journal format and organization
* Interact with and support the PCI Journal Advisory Committee
* Prepare and administer annual and monthly budgets
* Serve as a member of the PCI senior management team: lead, motivate, and develop PCI volunteer leadership; participate in strategic and long-term planning activities for the Institute and the Industry
* As a member of the PCI senior management team, provide ideas, strategies, and guidance in all dimensions of Institute management

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field
* Minimum of 5 years professional editorial experience, preferably in engineering, scientific, or technical areas; experience with a professional association publication a plus; experience with precast concrete structures desirable
* Proven ability to deliver consistent high-quality content that captures and maintains reader interest and reflects high standards of literacy, consistency, and accuracy
* Demonstrated project management skills; ability to drive schedules, perform under deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
* Superior written and verbal communication skills; strong editorial and proofing skills; attention to detail, style, format, consistency, and quality
* Managerial and supervisory experience in directing the editorial process, including staff as well as freelance writers and editors
* Familiarity with electronic publication desirable
* Familiarity with sustainable development and related programs and organizations (such as USGBC LEED) a plus

DESIRABLE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
* Dedication to customer service
* Collaborative management style
* Professional demeanor employed in routine contact with authors, customers, professional members and staff, and outside vendors
* Positive attitude; capacity to perform gracefully under pressure
* Flair to create a creative, entrepreneurial environment
* Constructive, solution-oriented approach to problems

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Becki Coleman at bcoleman@pci.org. For more information about PCI please visit www.pci.org.

JOB TITLE: LABVIEW DATA ENGINEER

LOCATION: CENTRAL OHIO

Company Name: Gemtech Consulting, Inc.

My name is Mike Burleson and I am a Recruiter and Account Manager for Gemtech Consulting, Inc. We are a leading engineering services firm specializing in Lab VIEW and DIAdem based data management models focused on the generation of automated reporting and analysis of test results for our customers.

Gemtech has a position available for a Professional in the Central Ohio Area. The applicant MUST have experience in DIAdem to be considered for the opening. This opening is a 6 month contract with a possible extension.

The job description is enclosed below, if you are interested please reply to this email with your updated Resume or CV (curriculum vita) and answer the questions below to mburleson@thinkgemtech.com

Please note: Answers to the below questions are mandatory, we will not forward your resume to our customer without these details:

1. What is your citizenship status?
2. If you are a foreign national what type of visa do you hold?
3. Are you willing to consider a temporary position?
4. Relocation assistance is currently not available. Are you willing to relocate at your own Expense?
5. What are your salary requirements?
6. If offered a position would you be able to start within two weeks? (If not how long would you need?)
7. When is the best time we can contact you by phone?

Thank you and I am looking forward to your response! Please refer your Friends or colleagues for this opportunity.

JOB DESCRIPTION and REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters/Bachelors Degree in Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Science
• 3 Years experience developing applications using NI LabVIEW Software
• Experience developing applications using DIAdem, CompactRIO, CompactDAQ and Ethernet based solutions
• Capable of independently managing complete projects within schedule.
• Experience generating software requirements and designing program architecture
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of common design patterns and best practices within LabVIEW
• Self-motivated candidate able to work well with others in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment

Preference is given to candidates with the following:

• Certified LabVIEW Developer
• Experience with LabVIEW FPGA or LabVIEW Real-Time
• Masters Degree
• DIAdem Experience

Responsibilities:

• Define Standards for Data Management
• Specify, design, test and deploy enhanced automated testing solutions for end users
• Develop Automated Reporting using NI DIAdem
• Writing scripts for automated post-processing in DIAdem
• Develop software to analyze and acquire data using NI LabVIEW

Respectfully,
Mike Burleson
Recruiter / Account Manager

Email: mburleson@thinkgemtech.com

Date this job was posted: October 5, 2010
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JOB TITLE: SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER (SDET) II

LOCATION: BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON

Company Name: Microsoft

Job Category: Software Engineering: Test
Location: United States, WA, Bellevue
Job ID: 727476 21901
Division: Online Services Division

The Microsoft Ads Research & Development group is looking for an experienced and talented SDET to build the next generation delivery platform. Online Advertising is the fastest growing businesses on the Internet today and Microsoft is focused on growing its share of this market by providing the advertising industry with a world-class online advertising platform across every exciting medium including Search (Bing), Mobile, Content, Local, Video and Xbox. The Ad Platform organization is at the forefront of this vision, making it one of the most strategic and growing teams at Microsoft. With the addition of the Yahoo! partnership it has never been a better time to jump on the most exciting ride of your career.

The Delivery Engine Platform team is revolutionizing the digital marketing landscape through the creation of scalable advertisement platforms. We are hiring software engineering talent for our Bellevue-based team to help us lead the way to a richer and more meaningful experience for both our advertisers and end users as we take advertising beyond the limits of traditional paradigms.

The Paid Search problem space encompasses some of the biggest & most comprehensive problems in Computer Science (Machine Learning, Data Mining, BI, Large Scale Distributed Computing, Geographical Scale, Service Deployment and Management); Mathematics (Optimizations, Probability Theory); Economics & Business (Auction Theory, Audience Intelligence, and Behavioral Targeting). To address this large problem space, we are building a world class team that continually delivers innovation through collaborative execution.

Therefore, we are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET) who is excited to work with the best minds at Microsoft and has the energy plus passion to take on new challenges every day. As part of the Delivery team you will be involved in the planning and execution of the latest online delivery technologies & solutions; validate customer requirements and feedback in the product; and work closely with development, program managers and partners to ensure the product meets functional, quality, performance, scalability, privacy, & security through tools, automation and breakthrough test technologies.
Required:
5+ years in C/C++ programming, with experience testing multi-tier client/server systems
3 or more years of software development or testing experience.
1+ years exp with server operating systems, experience writing queries for relational databases, a background in web server platforms or a proficiency in multi-threaded programming.
BS degree or higher required in Computer science or engineering field.
2+ years exp with experience-in Machine Learning, Data Mining, Auction Theory, Pay for Performance Business Models, Computational Linguistics, or Information Retrieval Systems.

Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or Economics or Engineering related discipline.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
Job Category: Bilingual, Linguist, Engineering, Software Engineer, Engineer, Test Engineer, R&D Engineer, Marketing, Advertising, Research, R&D, Research, Technology, Data Mining, Developer, Quality Assurance, Testing

Job Code: 885141

Date this job was posted: October 4, 2010
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JOB TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE TEST AND SUPPORT ENGINEER

LOCATION: DENVER, COLORADO

Company Name: Administaff and Administaff Clients

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SMC Networks Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA provides a suite of residential and commercial networking solutions. Our strategic business focuses on cable and other ISP customers in North America and elsewhere. We’re looking for talented professionals to succeed and grow with us as we transform the way customers architect residential, commercial, and enterprise networks. We value innovative, creative people who are looking for a challenge and are able to adapt to rapid and continuous change.

Quality Assurance Test and Support Engineer

The successful Quality Assurance Test and Support Engineer will maintain test plans, specific test cases and their automation. Managing a team of Quality Testers, you will ensure excellent product quality and regularly communicate the status and results in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain thoroughly documented product test plans and specific test cases in QA system
• Contribute in the test tool automation effort
• Review product requirements documents and related standards/specifications and update test plans accordingly
• Enter all found defects into tracking system
• Work with Product/Sales Engineering to ensure understanding of product requirements and customer usage
• Determine resource and time estimates for test efforts
• Assist with scheduling and resource estimates for projects
• Assist Technical Support, Sales Engineers and Product Marketing with testing which includes wireless interoperability
• Assist with coordination of testing efforts within the company and at partner companies
• Create clear and concise test reports tailored for both internal and external audiences
• Assist with test plan automation
• Embrace continuous quality improvement program

While the major duties listed above will take much of the QA Engineer’s time, other duties may be added as needed. SMC Networks values employees who are flexible and able to meet any challenge that comes our way.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, abilities and attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or related field
• Experience in a QA capacity at an ISP and/or networking equipment manufacturer environment
• Proven ability to configure networks; troubleshooting experience a plus
• Understanding of network and application protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, FTP, HTTP, DNS, SNMP, NAT, TELNET, SSH, routing, firewall and VPN
• Cable modem, DOCSIS, CMTS and HFC experience
• Understanding of voice solutions including cable eMTA, PacketCable, VoIP, SIP and circuit switched
• Wireless network design, implementation, security and support
• Operating system experience, including installation and configuration of applications in: Windows, Macintosh and Linux
• TR-069 experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work diverse group within the company
• Flexible self-starter who can ramp up with new technologies quickly
• Strong logical and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical skills

Benefits:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary of $60K-$80K annually, depending on experience level and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K with 50% company match, up to the first 6% and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Job Code: 61197

Date this job was posted: September 30, 2010
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JOB TITLE: C++ UNIX SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER-API DEVELOPER HIGH-PERFORMANCE UNIX

LOCATION: NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Company Name: WSI Nationwide

Description:

Qualified Senior Unix/C++ Software Engineer - API Developer candidates will have five+ years of senior level Unix/C++ software engineering/development experience with a solid understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented design as well as good knowledge of Multi-threading and Network programming, ideally including experience with High-Performance Unix Programming, knowledge of JAVA and .NET, understanding of XML/XSD and other schema driven data and Financial and/or Market Data experience are plusses, Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Field (or equivalent expertise), bright candidates who enjoy solving complex problems. This cutting edge, continuously expanding, well established and consistently profitable NYC based International Multimedia Information Services leader with prestigious broadcasts on TV internationally, the radio and the Internet is experiencing phenomenal growth and is adding to staff.

(*The client is willing consider candidates from outside the area with interview, travel & relocation expenses provided and will sponsor well qualified H1/H1B candidates requiring a visa transfer (no new H1's) that are selected to become part of this exceptional team--* No 3rd party referrals, agencies or corp to corp sub-contracting referrals from multi-employee consulting companies, please, for any WSI requirements, no exceptions).

The selected Senior Unix/C++ Software Engineer - API Developer candidate, will join an infrastructure API group that provides subscription based low latency market data and a wealth of historical and reference data in compact, self describing formats. These data are programmatically available to clients via C++, Java and .NET language bindings. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on highly optimized, scalable, redundant and distributed software that facilitates normalization, and delivery of data.

Qualified Senior Unix/C++ Software Engineer - API Developer candidates will have:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Field (or equivalent expertise) - Minimum of 5 years of Unix/C++ software engineering/development experience
- Solid understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented design
- Good knowledge of Multi-threading and Network programming
- Experience with High-Performance Unix Programming will be an advantage
- Knowledge of JAVA and .NET is a plus
- Understanding of XML/XSD and other schema driven data is a plus
- Financial and/or Market Data experience is a plus

Qualified candidates will have clear English writing and English speaking skills not requiring repeating during rapid English conversation.

Our Manhattan client has an excellent reputation in the industry for treating their employees well, staying current with technology, and providing opportunities for professional growth. They are also a strong example of growth, stability, and diversity. They are, however, extremely selective and strive to hire only the best and the brightest.

This leading edge information analysis company offers an energetic and challenging, fluid, team oriented, casual (jeans are OK) environment in a uniquely positive stimulating atmosphere with a team success culture that encourages communication and where creative bright minds are rewarded in an exciting teamwork oriented super modern broadcast environment. This expanding leader has a very modern professional and social environment where fraternization is not only allowed, but encouraged. When going into their offices for a meeting at 5pm recently, I immediately noticed the effect of this positive work environment by the unusual sight of people leaving work smiling, talking and generally in good spirits!

This outstanding one of a kind career opportunity is based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York offering a generous competitive starting compensation package based on experience including a great participating bonus plan also with complete fully paid company benefits while offering a fast track promotional opportunity, with interview, travel and relocation expenses provided. Your asking compensation will be submitted after your approval.

(H1/H1B Visa transfer sponsorship available for this opportunity only, not new H1 applications. No visa sponsorship available for any other WSI opportunities, this is an exception. No 3rd party referrals, agencies or corp to corp subcontracting referrals from multi-employee consulting companies, please, for any WSI requirements, no exceptions). If you use E-mail (strongly preferred) to respond, please e-mail your Word, RTF or Text Resume with contact information, address and phones, (no URL Resume links or Zip files and please do not return a copy of this announcement with your response) to Jay J., with the subject line (or title and skills) of this message in the subject line of the message you send, no job numbers only, please. (Those are assigned by the various websites, and I don't know what the numbers refer to), thanks, at (see below). Qualified candidates will have clear English speaking skills not requiring repeating and two years+ paid USA experience.

If you know someone who might qualify, or is coming to the New York/NY, New Jersey/NJ, Connecticut/CT or Pennsylvania/PA area, (we have several additional open employment and consulting requirements for all of which no visa sponsorship is available and no 3rd party referrals, agencies or referrals from multi-employee consulting companies, please, for any WSI requirements), please e-mail a Word, RTF or Text Resume with contact information, address and phones to Jay J., with the subject line of this message in the subject line of the message you send, (no URL Resume links or ZIP files and please do not return a copy of this announcement with your response).

When resumes are received, the candidate is contacted if there is a match, the situation is thoroughly described and the candidate tells us how they would like us to proceed. No information leaves our Office without prior approval. This creates long term relationships, which we encourage.

WSI is a specialty recruiting organization with over twenty years experience and fees paid by our selected client companies, freeing our hands to find top level candidates for better projects all over the USA.

Employment Type:
Permanent

Visa or Citizenship Required:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location

Salary: Annual

Job Code: 2794365

Date this job was posted: October 5, 2010
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JOB TITLE: NETWORK ENGINEER

LOCATION: ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Company Name: iStaff

Description:
Design, implement and troubleshoot large-scale, wide-area and local-area IP-based networks
Research and develop next-generation large-scale data-center design and migration
Assist with network-wide IP Addressing strategic planning. Act as secondary IP-Admin for the organization
Perform lab validation of layer 1, 2 and 3 hardware used in the implementation of the network
Clearly articulate complex network designs and drawings through documentation as well as verbal training sessions
Oversee to completion, projects that are focused on the optimization of the layer 2/3 network
Understand and provide top Tier troubleshooting for MPLS VPN network, Tier I Internet feeds and wide-area backbone links
Provide next-generation design ideas and implementation strategies for the expansion of the MPLS VPN network
Provide Engineering resources to external groups in support of new Market rollouts
Provide expert technical advice to peer groups with regard to network design
Understand and coordinate BGP/OSPF routing policies and designs across the national backbone
Ensure that QOS strategies across the entire production network are accurate and adequate
Proactively work with Operations to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the network design implementation
Actively pursue educational opportunities intended to extend professional and personal development

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Required
Extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with troubleshooting layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP (including MP-BGP, Multihop-eBGP, Confederations, route-reflectors, regular expressions, route-maps, etc), OSPF, static and RIPv2 routing
Layer 2 switch design experience including VLANs, 802.1q tagging, EtherChannel
An understanding of IP Quality of Service technologies and implementation including Priority and Class-Based Weighted Fair Queueing, IPPrec, DiffServ
Extensive understanding of IPv4 addressing including supernetting and subnetting. Familiarity with the public IP allocation process
Understanding and hands-on experience with VoIP and VoIP networks with an understanding of the effects of latency, jitter, packet loss, etc
Hands-on experience with lab test gear/applications such as Abacus, IXIA, Ethereal/Wireshark, snoop
An understanding of layer 1/2 serial line (T1/T3), FastEthernet, Gigabit Ethernet, CWDM, EFM 802.3ah, PPP, HDLC and packet over SONET transport
Experience with and the ability to troubleshoot MPLS VPNs. This includes troubleshooting Remote-Dial PPTP and IPSec tunnel connectivity
Extensive familiarity with Cisco IOS and CatOS
Familiarity with Scripting languages such as Perl.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills coupled with a strong interest in IP Networks, QOS and routing
Self-motivated, knowledge-seeking attitude with a willingness and desire to share knowledge and experiences
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience writing complex technical documentation. This includes extensive knowledge of applications such as Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Distiller, etc.
Experience designing and implementing complex wide area network infrastructures to support both VoIP and data
7+ years of experience in the role of Network Engineer or Sr. Network Engineer

Employment Type:
Permanent

Visa or Citizenship Required:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location

Salary: Annual

Job Code: 2794385

Date this job was posted: October 5, 2010
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