NEFF – Technical Sales Representative [Pittsburgh, PA]

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Description

Technical Sales Representative – Industry Leading Solutions Provider
 
Neff is an industry leading automation solution provider selling best in class technology to manufacturers across a wide range of industries. Neff is growing and thriving and has been for almost a century. Our focus is providing innovative solutions, excellent services and support for our current and future customers.  NEFF is a fourth-generation family-owned business dedicated to the success of its customers, partners, and its employees and offers a substantial compensation and benefits package that includes:
  • Industry leading salary and incentive opportunities with no cap.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) increasing within tenure and flexible schedule options.
  • Mileage and expense reimbursement.
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan including profit sharing.
  • Wellness and community service program.
As a Technical Sales Representative, you will complete the following responsibilities:
  • Responsibility to proactively seek, develop, and win new business within assigned territory or accounts.
  • Actively calling on existing customers to foster growth and new opportunities.
  • Identify and target potential customers with a focus on engineers and upper management to uncover new opportunities.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of a customer’s business goals, objectives, and manufacturing processes to match our solutions to the customer’s needs.
  • Develop and execute strategies to generate a consistent pipeline of new opportunities.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Proven technical sales experience required with a focus on selling to engineers and the upper management.
  • Ability to prospect new business.
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to initiate, develop, and maintain relationships.
  • Ability to work creatively, independently, and collaboratively.
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • A relevant bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, with robotics and/or automation technology focus required.
  • In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a relevant associate degree in a related technical field with strong, demonstrated mechanical/technical aptitude and 3-5 years of technical sales experience.
If this sounds like the right fit for you – APPLY TODAY! Our customers expect the best Technical Sales Representatives, so that’s all we hire!

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Entrepreneurial Spirit

: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Education

Required

Associates or better in Engineering or related field.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Dominion Energy – Full time & Internship Openings

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Full-Time Opportunities:

  • Electrical Equipment Full-Time: https://careers.dominionenergy.com//job-invite/47181/
    • Hiring locations include: Herndon and Glen Allen (candidates will have an option to select their interested locations in the application)
  • System Protection Technician Full-Time: https://careers.dominionenergy.com//job-invite/47157/
    • Hiring Locations include: Herndon, VA; Portsmouth, Elizabeth City, North Anna Pwr Station, Fredericksburg, Midlothian, Petersburg, Roanoke Rapids, and Glen Allen. (candidates will have an option to select their interested locations in the application)

Internships: 

Successful candidates would receive a paid internship for Summer 2025. Internships are full-time and run May-August. We provide a housing stipend to eligible students, field trips that provide interns with a close up look at our critical infrastructure (such as our offshore wind project and power stations), and lots of fun networking/social events with fellow interns.

Controls Engineer – West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

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Requisition ID 66877 – Posted 09/25/2024 – Elastomers & Primary Containment – Operations –
Pennsylvania – P2
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the
center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of
supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver
thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark
on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning,
growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and
financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally
committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary:
A System Engineer will work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, IT, and vendors to design,
construct, install, validate, and maintain equipment, software, and data acquisition systems throughout their
lifecycles. Concentrations are on machine control, human machine interfaces and mechatronics systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Read PLC code and P&ID drawings to understand equipment operation for troubleshooting equipment issues.
Able to write/ modify PLC code and HMI configurations to make minor performance modifications to equipment
and systems.
Make modifications to configurations and parameters of VFDs, Servo Drives and any other
programmable/configurable devices to support enhancements to the operation of equipment.
Create and modify pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and/or electrical systems to support new or current
equipment; update all drawings and documentation reflecting those modifications.
Analyze data to understand the effectiveness of current systems and identify any areas for improvement.
Lead Automation projects that support business initiatives; utilize techniques and processes throughout the
entire project lifecycle: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring/Controlling and Closing.
Write necessary documentation to design, purchase, install and maintain new equipment and systems. For
example, user specifications, request for quotes, functional procedures, acceptance and validation protocols.
Train team members on functional procedures to support and maintain equipment and systems.
Work with maintenance, engineering, and vendors to create, install, and validate new equipment and systems.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a designated machine(s)
Represent the Jersey Shore plant in technical discussions.
All other duties as required.

Education and Experience:
Four (4) year Electrical/ Mechanical/ Mechatronics/ Robotics Engineering Degree AND two (2) years
programming experience with controls and instrumentation
1-3 Years of experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in Rockwell based programming environments
Understanding of Siemens based programs with experience in other PLC platforms
Understanding of robotic platforms: FANUC, KUKA, ABB or UR
Experience leading Technical Projects and Initiatives
Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office based programs including Visio.
Have a functional understanding of cGMPs.
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Physical and Travel Requirements

Travel: 10% (Up to 26 business days per year)
Light – exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to
move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of force greater than that of sedentary work
and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe,
treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other
applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical
Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of postoffer background screening and/or drug screening.

Maintenance Engineer – Grace [Tyrone, PA]

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Job Posting: https://jobs.grace.com/job/Tyrone-Maintenance-Engineer-PA-16686/1216668100/

Location: Tyrone, PA, US, 16686

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $80,712.80  – $110,980.10
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with other engineers, maintenance and purchasing to coordinate production setups with a focus on scheduling to ensure timely set ups. Our ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who is highly organized, experienced with engineering software, and who understands the need for being customer focused.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with process engineers, maintenance, and purchasing to plan processes in advance of setups.
  • Advise the maintenance manager on the size and scope of upcoming set-ups to assist with manpower planning and priority setting.
  • Assist as needed with planning of parts for capital and specialty projects not related to set-ups.
  • Use mechanical strengths to standardize/improve solids loading for the site.
  • Generate auto-cadd drawings for specialty machined parts and work with local machine shops and on-site mechanics to have these items manufactured.
  • Backfill for maintenance manager

Physical Requirements and Environment

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electromechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required
  • 2-5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient with auto-cadd

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave (salaried only)

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means

Manufacturing Engineer Intern – JLG Bedford PA

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Linkedin post: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4027367370/

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist the Manufacturing Engineering department in successfully achieving manufacturing goals and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. The ME Intern be encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

  • Audit and update work instructions, routings and bills of materials.
  • Improve material handling methods.
  • Perform time studies.
  • Develop methods in fabrication and machining processes.
  • Perform workstation/cell analyses to improve productivity and quality.
  • Provide technical support to the production personnel.
  • Provide input for manufacturing fixtures and tooling.
  • Assist with plant layout and workstation design.
  • Learn and use ERP manufacturing software.
  • Create documentation for new product launches.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or other related Engineering field.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Working knowledge or exposure to JD Edwards.
  • Exposure to Lean concepts.
  • Experience in welding, machining, or fabrication.
  • Experience with 2D & 3D CAD software.
  • Exposure to Lean and 5S concepts.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office; Excel specifically

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation’s legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4027367370/

BNY Mellon – Internship Opportunities

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Here are some BNY Mellon opportunities.  Thank you for sharing with students (and internship coordinators and faculty to share).

 

  1. Pre-Internship Opportunities https://www.bnymellon.com/us/en/careers/students/pre-internship.html
    • Freshmen Jumpstart – A three-part virtual summer series designed to introduce first-year undergraduate students to the financial services industry.

Undergraduate freshmen pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college/university with expected graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.

https://bnymellon.eightfold.ai/events/candidate?plannedEventId=N7wwrX17

    • Sophomore Summit – An immersive full-day workshop designed to prepare you for a career in the financial services industry.

Undergraduate sophomores pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college/university with expected graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026.

https://bnymellon.eightfold.ai/events/candidate?plannedEventId=rPxgrZZz

 

  1. Internship Opportunities – https://www.bnymellon.com/us/en/careers/students/internship-program.html  (open to all majors with emphasis on business and technology)
    • Engineering and Operations still open
  2. Analyst Program  – https://www.bnymellon.com/us/en/careers/students/analyst-program.html
    • Operations still open

Schadeler Yesco – Automation Specialist – PA

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Thu 2/1/2024 6:32 AM

Schaedler Yesco – Automation Specialist

Schaedler Yesco is a provider of complete connected solutions for the electrical industry.

We focus on truly understanding the needs of our customers.  As a result, we are able to identify meaningful enhancements to already-successful programs including inventory management, wire services, panel modification, and Rockwell Automation services.  Combining the high-quality products from our reliable partners with strong technical services, allows us to offer strong solutions that make our customers successful.

Automation Specialist

Department:

Industrial Automation

Location:

, PA

Summary/ Objective:

The Automation Specialist position is a member of the SYD Intelligent Devices Team or the Software and Controls Team and is a primary technical owner of assigned Industrial Automation product categories including Rockwell Automation. This team member will work cooperatively with the supporting sales team on strategic planning and leveraging emerging technologies to grow our customer base and resulting sales revenue. This unique role takes on many different forms throughout the entire life cycle of the automation solutions provided to customers.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

  • Experience in engineering, design, and/or integration of Industrial Automation and Control technologies including Motor Control, Machine Safety, Visualization, PLCs, Motion Control, Robotics, Process Control, and distributed I/O platforms.
  • Ability to interpret and apply technical specifications, electrical schematics, and PLC programs.
  • Strong Industrial Automation troubleshooting skills and ability to consult customers on options for resolution.
  • Demonstrates technical and business acumen with a focus on the correlation of outcomes and solutions to sales
  • Strong communication skills including presenting, training, and corresponding with all levels of manufacturing personnel.
  • Ability to collaborate with sales teams, technical teams, and vendor representatives
  • Ability to negotiate effectively at a high level and build strong relationships with customers and vendors
  • Excellent customer service skills and a strong customer focus
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset

Essential Functions:

  • Continuous growth in knowledge of the Industrial Automation market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies
  • Demonstrate proven ability to develop and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships
  • Works directly with customers on technical and commercial pre/post-sales engagements
  • Monitor customer profitability within the Automation market with the use of Business Intelligence tools
  • Support pricing strategies with technical and relationship knowledge that drive business growth
  • Utilize reporting and business metrics to draw insights and strategies around focus areas of business & technology
  • Assist in the development of annual goals and annual sales objectives
  • Explore and determine new services and solutions to better serve the Industrial Automation market
  • Collaborate with others and strategize on resource allocation and vendor alignment across all territories/branches, as needed
  • Communicate, through various means, with all levels of leadership and technical audiences
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

This job operates primarily in an office-type setting with the balance of the time split between visiting customer sites, and branches, and attending meetings. This position requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, internet, smartphones, and photocopiers. The Automation Specialist will occasionally be required to visit projects on various sites. When at job sites you may be exposed to varying environmental conditions depending on the location or type of job site and associated weather.

Mental Demands:

  • Able to gather information, use logic to analyze information, and adapt well to a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
  • Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability
  • Willingness to give and receive constructive criticism
  • Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time-sensitive deadlines
  • Have and continue to develop sound decision-making skills

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have:

  • the ability to stand, walk for moderately long distances, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weight up to 50lbs
  • Ability to use a keyboard and type proficiently
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Travel:

Some overnight travel is required and the employee can reasonably expect less than 5% on average overnight travel to meet the demands of the position. Should travel be required a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required for this position.

Clearances and Certifications:

  • Various clearances may be required. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required
  • Experience with automation equipment and technologies required
  • Understanding of cloud-based solutions preferred
  • Previous sales and leadership experience preferred
  • Industrial market knowledge is preferred

Other Duties:

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Engineering Career Week – January 30 & 31, 2024 – University Park

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You’re Invited!  Please add this event to your schedule!  More than 130 employers are coming to the University Park campus for Engineering Career Week – get prepared with the information below!

  1. What, when, and where?
  2. Which employers are coming?
  3. How do I get there?
  4. Where can I store my bag/coat during the career fair?
  5. Why should I go?
  6. How do I prepare?

What, when, and where?

Engineering Career Fair and Networking Reception

 

Reception: Tuesday, January 30, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Career Fair:  Wednesday, January 31, from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

RSVP:  Let us know if you are planning to attend here

  1. Which employers are coming?

Find a searchable employer list with a company description and what majors the employers want to hire!  Both small and large employers attending!  You can select which event you are attending to see only the employers at that event.

  1. How do I get there?

There is FREE PARKING at the Penn Stater Hotel (get driving directions)

  1. Why should I go?

There are so many great reasons, but ultimately, these events exist to help you make job connections and meet employers!

  • If this is your first time, we want you to get experience!  Learn what it’s like to talk with employers and talk about yourself and your accomplishments
  • The employers attending are seeking a variety of majors and degree levels and represent so many different industries and opportunities.  They want to meet you in-person!  See all attending employers and search by major and position types you are interested in on our search site!
  • If you aren’t sure how to approach an employer, the reception is a great place to learn and prepare for the fair the next day.  You can always start your career fair conversation sharing what you learned about the employer while meeting at the reception!  If you have too many companies to meet, attending both events can help give you more time to talk with all employers you are interested in!
  • More than 50 employers will stay to conduct on-campus interviews on Thursday, February 1 (if selected, the employer will contact you directly).
  1. How do I prepare?
  • Get your resume ready!
  • Wear business professional attire, if possible. If you don’t have a business suit, don’t let that stop you!  Wear your best and get to the events!
  • Plan your trip!  Know the employers coming and plan your introduction.  Be sure to give yourself time to get to the event.

 

Penny Harding

Administrative Support Assistant

Career Services

Penn State Altoona

205 Slep Student Center

Ph: 814-949-5058

Fax: 814-949-5620

“Whatever you are, be a good one.”  – Abraham Lincoln

Summer 2024 Scholarship Opportunity

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I am happy to report that the Summer Success Scholarship has received funding for Summer 2024 at an equal level to Summer 2023! Eligibility requirements continue to be as follows and scholarships will be in the amount of $2,000. Altoona has access to 33 scholarships.

  • Enrolled in at least one summer course at any Penn State campus
  • Demonstrate that taking a summer course is necessary to get back on track for their degree program
  • Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA and/or evidence of unforeseen financial circumstances)

Applications for the Summer Success Scholarship are now open. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Friday, April 19, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Here is a link to the application: Summer Success Scholarship Application. I encourage you to market the scholarship opportunity to your students.

Here is the complete timeline for application submission and review.

 

  • Applications now open here: Summer Success Scholarship Application
  • Application deadline is Friday, April 19, 2024
  • Monday, April 22, 2024 – Friday, May 3, 2024 is when final decisions will be made.
  • Week of May 6th – Scholarships will be awarded. All applicants will be notified whether or not they are receiving the scholarship.