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DETROIT PROFESSIONAL SECTION

Closed: Paid Automotive Research Opportunity for Undergraduate Students

3/27/2022

The department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University (OU) will be hosting a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site, “AERIM: Automotive and Energy Research and Industrial Mentorship Program at Oakland University.” The focus will be automotive and energy-related research topics in mechanical engineering. The department is seeking to recruit talented and motivated undergraduate students from across the United States to spend 10 weeks in the summer working on a research project at OU and are especially interested in providing opportunities for women, underrepresented minority and first generation in college students.

Students will be provided with a $5,000 stipend, meal allowance and other support. No prior automotive or research experience is required.

The program is expected to be in-person from May 23 to July 29, 2022. Application deadline is April 4 and the selection committee will continue reviewing applications until all positions are filled. I am attaching the program announcement to this email.

More information about the program as well as the application materials can be found here: http://me-reu.secs.oakland.edu.

Please contact the program director, Laila Guessous, via email at Guessous@oakland.edu or the co-director, Dan DelVescovo, at delvescovo@oakland.edu if you have any questions.

Join Accenture At the South Women’s Technology Career Consortium!

2/6/2022

Join Accenture on February 17th at 6:00-7:30pm ET for a panel discussion titled "An Intimate Conversation with the Executive Women Leaders in South." The Power Panel will be an intimate conversation with the key executive women leading in the south.

Hear from leaders as they provide industry POV around how client organizations are leveraging technology to
disrupt and drive innovation in the South. Leaders will share personal and professional experiences
for women leading these efforts and discuss diversity within these programs.

At this intimate forum, you will learn:
● Potential opportunities & career paths at the largest technology consulting firm in the world
● Accenture’s Commitment to developing women at all career levels
● Understand what Accenture is doing to create innovation & improve our client’s businesses and communities serving the South region

Following the panel, participate in open discussion breakout forums with key Accenture Female leaders &
specialized discussions with consultants & analysts.

Come join these great women to hear about what opportunities may await you with Accenture! Entry level Attendees who meet basic qualifications will be prioritized for a first-round interview. Please register ASAP to receive details on the application process. Once you register instructions on how to apply and a link with the meeting details will be sent. This event is open to women experienced professionals and college-age seniors graduating between May 2021 – Summer 2022 looking for an opportunity in a technology role in one of the listed locations:

Atlanta
Austin
Charlotte
Dallas
Houston
Miami
Nashville
Oklahoma
Raleigh
Tallahassee
Tampa
Washington DC

ABOUT ACCENTURE
From the biggest global industry players to small startups, we deliver full-service technology and business capabilities through a powerful ecosystem of market leaders and innovators. What does that bring to our clients? The best specialized skills in the world and the newest IT solutions available.

Whether we’re building custom applications and software solutions, innovating with intelligent platforms, accelerating growth in the cloud or incubating new concepts in the lab, we’re a many-technologies company, delivering fit-for-purpose, differentiated solutions to clients—and unparalleled career opportunities for our people.” Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Closed: Western Farmers Electric Cooperative - Two Open Engineering Positions

1/21/2022

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is currently accepting applications for the below two engineering positions. Note that the application process for the positions is completely online.

Transmission Engineer I; Moore, OK - Application due February 1st
Transmission Engineer II, III, or Senior; Moore, OK - Application due February 1st

Detailed Position Descriptions Here

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is a generation and transmission facility that serves 21 rural electric cooperatives and an air force base.

University of Arkansas Opportunity - Director of Utility Operations

1/16/2022

The Facilities Management Department at the University of Arkansas is accepting applications for a Director of Utility Operations.

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Utility Operations is responsible for overall strategic management oversight and financial performance of the Campus District Utilities and Building & Plant Controls Division of Facilities Management. This includes strategic oversight of utility plant production and distribution, power distribution, building and plant controls, fume hoods, energy management and utility metering and billing. Directly responsible for utility infrastructure capital planning and funding, and the utility system capital renewal program.
Directly supervises two professional and two classified staff.
Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, or related discipline) or a closely related field of study.
Six years or more of applicable experience with no less than six years of supervisory experience.
Registration as a professional engineer.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, LEED AP, Certified Facilities Management Professional.
Experience in higher education utility operations or energy management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of utility plant production and distribution.
Knowledge of utility infrastructure capital planning and funding.
Knowledge of a capital renewal program
Knowledge of utility cost budgeting and utility rate development.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally & written not only with staff, but with deans, directors, department heads, vice chancellors & faculty, etc.

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Dawn Hefley, HR Partner, dawn@uark.edu

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

Expired: Activate Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Engineers

11/18/2021

Activate is looking for candidates with a bachelors degree and 4 years of R&D experience for their fellowship (doctoral candidates with a background in engineering are particularly well-suited for this role).

Activate Fellows receive:
- A yearly living stipend of $80,000 to $110,000 plus a health insurance stipend and travel allowance. Each project also receives $100,000 of research support at the host laboratory.
- Access to research facilities in Berkeley, CA, Boston, MA, or New York, NY, or join the Activate Anywhere Community and work from qualified host laboratories anywhere across the U.S.
- A program of intensive entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and networking.

All support is 100% free. Activate is funded by government and philanthropy and does not take equity in its fellows' start-ups.

Nomination Form: Nominate a potential fellow and we will send them a personalized email encouraging them to apply!
Events: Monthly webinars and fellow Q&A panels. Register here.
Timeline: Cohort 2022 applications are now open! Prospective fellows can apply at the link below.

Application period ends November 30, 2021, at 5 pm PT.

About Activate: We empower scientists to reinvent the world by bringing their research to market. Our two-year fellowship is a secure path for fellows to start their journey as entrepreneurs—providing the time, resources, and guidance to develop as leaders and mature their ideas.103 Activate Fellows have launched 74 new companies since 2015—these companies have raised more than $370M in follow-on funding and created more than 360 U.S.-based high-tech jobs. With our support, fellows grow their teams and de-risk their technology. Many attract their first financing rounds and hit key product milestones during their fellowship. Activate Fellows work across industries including Agriculture, Buildings, Chemicals, Computing, Defense, Electricity, Manufacturing, and Transportation. Today, we support up to 40 Activate Fellows a year through our Berkeley and Boston Communities. For Cohort 2022 we’ve introduced both Activate New York and Activate Anywhere. Activate Anywhere supports entrepreneurial fellows working from qualified research facilities anywhere in the U.S. In the next five years, we plan to expand to 100 new fellows each year across the U.S.

Expired: UW Madison Open Position - Manufacturing Program Director

11/11/2021

UW – Madison College of Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Program Director.

Applicants can apply online by Nov 19th at the link below.

Reporting to the Director of Professional Development Programs within the College of Engineering, this position will lead, manage, and ensure the financial viability of manufacturing, quality, maintenance and reliability management courses. Industries served include, but are not limited to, discrete manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, government, and healthcare.

UW-Madison's Interdisciplinary Professional Programs continues to be a pioneer in continuing education. Founded in 1949, we help students learn the technical skills they need to do their jobs better and empower them with confidence and motivation to take their careers to the next level. https://interpro.wisc.edu

Expired: American Red Cross Open Position - Entry Level Phlebotomist

11/9/2021

The American Red Cross has a Full-Time, Hourly Paid Entry Level Phlebotomist position open in Novi, Riverview, and Ann Arbor, MI. The hourly pay is $14.71 per hour plus a $750 sign-on bonus and other benefits and stipends.

About this Role: As a Phlebotomist, you’ll use your compassion and customer service skill to collect lifesaving blood donations from volunteer donors and ensure they have the best experience possible. The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization.
To learn more about being a phlebotomist, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole.

Responsibilities:

Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation.
Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again.
Be detailed oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.
To best meet the needs of our donors and community, Phlebotomist work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required
Ability to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays
A current, valid driver's license and good driving record is required
Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations
Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions
Basic computer skills are required.

Link to Job Posting and Online Application

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law

Doctors Without Borders - Virtual Recruitment Information Session

10/27/2021

You are invited to join Doctors Without Borders / Médicins Sans Frontières (MSF) for a virtual recruitment information session! This is your opportunity to meet with recruiters and learn about how you can join the pool of dedicated aid workers. A Human Resources Officer will be on hand to discuss requirements and the recruitment process and a Doctors Without Borders aid worker will share their stories of life in the field.

The options are:

Online Recruitment Webinar via Zoom: November 9 7:00-8:30pm ET
Recruitment Info Session via Zoom: November 17 1:00-2:30pm ET

See the list of available medical and non-medical positions here: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/careers/work-field/find-role
Learn more about working for MSF here: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/careers/work-field?mc_cid=30e4efeae7&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D

Register for the November 9th Event

Register for the November 17th Event

Doctors Without Borders provides emergency medical aid to people caught in crisis in more than 60 countries around the world. Learn more here.

Expired: Accenture - Open Positions

9/21/2021

Accenture is currently hiring for full-time Analyst opportunities! Visit the link below to apply. In the application, when asked about how you heard about Accenture, select Conferences & Partnerships and SWE Society of Women Engineers.

Why Accenture?
“We Work With Clients, People & Communities Across The Globe To Make A World Of Difference. We Deliver On The Promise Of Technology & Human Ingenuity To Make Change Work For You.”

Learn More About What Accenture Has to Offer

ABOUT ACCENTURE
From the biggest global industry players to small startups, we deliver full-service technology and business capabilities through a powerful ecosystem of market leaders and innovators. What does that bring to our clients? The best specialized skills in the world and the newest IT solutions available.

Whether we’re building custom applications and software solutions, innovating with intelligent platforms, accelerating growth in the cloud or incubating new concepts in the lab, we’re a many-technologies company, delivering fit-for-purpose, differentiated solutions to clients—and unparalleled career opportunities for our people.” Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Expired: Western Farmers Electric Cooperative - Open Positions

9/13/2021

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is currently accepting applications for the below three full-time positions. Note that the application process for all three positions is completely online.

Transmission System Reliability Engineer; Moore, OK - Application due September 22nd
Transmission Engineer I; Moore, OK - Application due September 23rd
Transmission Engineer II, III, or Senior; Moore, OK - Application due September 23rd

Detailed Position Descriptions

Apply Online Here!

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is a generation and transmission facility that serves 21 rural electric cooperatives and an air force base.

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