Opportunities from the Society of Women Engineers!
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Microsoft Internship & Scholarships Available
Program Overview: Microsoft College scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.
A completed application includes six items: your resume, transcript, application details, essay questions, letter of referral, and confirmation of your online application to the Microsoft Summer Internship program. All items must be emailed or postmarked by February 1st, 2013 to receive full consideration.
Only students who have applied online for an internship will be considered for a Microsoft Scholarship.
Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program
Summer 2013 Fluid Power Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)
Application Deadline: *Friday, February 15, 2013
The CCEFP's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program enables undergraduates from universities around the country to gain hands-on experience in conducting original fluid power research at the Center's seven universities.
Students work in a university research lab on a project related to fluid power along with a faculty advisor and graduate student mentor with expertise in the field. Projects may involve background reading of technical literature and reports, computer-aided design, mathematical modeling, fabrication designs, experimental testing and group discussions and project team meetings. Every student has a project of their own with specific responsibilities and deliverables. At the end of the summer, every student creates a scientific poster and a project report. In addition, there is a program of professional development and social activities with other REU students. REU positions are available at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Direct link to the CCEFP REU Program
Fluid Power Scholars Program: A Paid Industry Summer Internship!
Application Deadline: *Friday, February 15, 2013
The Fluid Power Scholars Program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) and companies in the fluid power industry who are corporate members of the CCEFP. This highly selective summer program identifies and connects the very best undergraduate engineering students across the United States to the fluid power industry with the purpose of training the next-generation of fluid power leaders.
This is a highly competitive program, open to undergraduates who have successfully completed at least two years in an accredited engineering program in the United States. The Scholars program begins with an intensive three and 1/2 day instructional program in fluid power, taught at the Fluid Power Institute at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), and follows with internships in the fluid power industry. The Fluid Power "Bootcamp" at MSOE will be held May 28-31, 2013. Students should expect to spend 10-11 weeks as a intern in their host company. Up to ten undergraduate students will be selected as Fluid Power Scholars by a committee of faculty and industry representatives. In addition to their paid internships, scholars will receive stipends for travel and living expenses associated with their work at MSOE.
Ansaldo STS USA, Inc. is Hiring!
Please click here for descriptions of the various job openings.
Environmental Law Council Notice and Comment Project
The ELC is working on a project in which students will participate in the notice and comment process for air quality permits in southwestern Pennsylvania. Interested students should contact ELC president Wesley S. Speary at wss13@pitt.edu.
Seneca Resources is Hiring!
Seneca Resources Corporation, the oil & gas exploration and production subsidiary of National Fuel Gas Company is currently seeking a Production Engineer at its East Division office in Pittsburgh, PA.
In addition, they are seeking an Office Coordinator.
NEW Interdisciplinary UHC Rehabilitation Engineering Design Course Includes Travel
Please see here about a new product design and development course series! We will be building assistive technology for people with disabilities in another country. In the spring semester, we will travel (likely to Latin America) over spring break to evaluate the technology. Partial travel support is available for the trip.The class will be held from 12-3 on Thursday afternoons at Bakery Square (Google building) and likely be in Wednesday mornings in the spring (though that is TBD).
Amazon is Hiring Software Development Engineers and Software Development Engineer Interns
As a member of the Amazon development team, you'll be given the opportunity to have direct impact on the evolution of the Amazon e-commerce platform and lead mission critical projects early in your career. Your design, code and raw smarts will contribute to solving some of the most complex technical challenges in the areas of distributed systems, data mining, optimization, scalability, security and tweaking algorithms, just to name a few.
Innovation: Are you seeking an environment where you can drive innovation? Are you interested in finding the best intersection of features vs. performance? Are you up to the task of delivering innovative technology that offers millions of unique products to thousands of suppliers, to tens of millions of customers around the world? Many of the technical challenges Amazon encounters have never been dealt with before on this scale, if at all. Come help lead the way in e-commerce innovation.
To view qualifications and be considered, please apply online at the Amazon Careers site.
Job Opportunities at Drager
Drager is a company that makes breathing and protection equipment, gas detection and analysis systems, and noninvasive patient monitoring technologies. Check out these great job opportunities:
- Team Leader Product Data Group
- Test and Validation Engineer
- Approval Engineer
- In addition, there are jobs available for SWE alumni that require more work experience.
FAQ Answers on Internships With Westinghouse
How do I apply for a job or internship with Westinghouse?
Visit the Career links on the Westinghouse Web site to search for current job openings. You can submit your resume online if a particular job or internship interests you.
Can an internship lead to a full-time position?
Many interns are employed full time after completing an internship and upon graduation. More than 20 percent of all interns are hired every year. Keep in mind that the typical intern begins working at Westinghouse upon completion of his/her sophomore year of college and has the possibility of returning for consecutive summers
Can international students participate in the intern program?
International students must be on an F-1 Visa to participate in the intern program.
What is the process for recruiting?
Upcoming graduates interested in full-time positions should submit their resume to the Westinghouse Electric Company Web site. Following a pre-selection process, on-campus interviews will be held. You can apply for on-campus interviews with Career Services at your school.****
How many new graduates and interns/co-ops does Westinghouse hire each year?
Westinghouse hires interns, co-ops and new graduates based upon the needs of our business. Therefore, we cannot provide a concrete number at this time, as needs change. However, last year we had the privilege of providing valuable experience to more than 250 interns and we hired over 100 awesome new graduates into our team.
Campus Recruiting
We recruit students in the following disciplines:
- Engineering: Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Materials, Computer and Industrial
- Business: Business Logistics and Human Resources
Your campus career center or adviser can provide you with more information or Contact Us and we will be glad to help.
Sample Interview Questions
The most reliable way for Westinghouse to project how you'll perform in the future is to examine what you have already done. Most interview questions will relate to your educational background, work experience, skill set and career goals. Your answers should be concise and clear. Sample skill- and behavior-based questions include:
- What do you feel is your strongest technical skill and how have you been able to use it?
- Tell me about the toughest problem you have had to solve and how you went about developing a solution. How long did it take you to commit to the solution?
- How do you ensure that all parties involved with a project, team, etc. that you are leading are kept informed of progress, issues, etc.?
- Sometimes it's easy to ''get-in-over-our-heads.'' Describe some situations where you had to request help or assistance on a project, assignment, etc.
- Give an example of where you changed someone's opinion to your way of thinking. What approach did you use?
- What thought process or processes do you use to decide whether an idea is worthy of consideration? How do you communicate your reactions? Give some examples.
Practice your answers beforehand so that you can give real thought to yourself and your abilities. Such preparation will help you to be more comfortable during the interview. Even if we don't ask the specific questions above, the insight gained will be beneficial.