Watt's Up

Happy Birthday

Watt's Happening
(more at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/calendar/default.htm)

July 14, 2006 -- PhD Final Oral -- 9:30 a.m. -- Meinel 701
Brett Bagwell will present Active Optics for Military Applications.

January 1, 2007 -- New Years Day -- University Holiday

Employment
(more at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/employment/nationalopenings.htm)

Optical/RF Testing Intern.  Intel.  California, Santa Clara.  Job Requisition number 513336.  Business Group Overview:  The mission of the Corporate Technology group is to drive Intel's technology leadership. This includes coordinating research and development among several business groups and aligning Intel's strategies and technologies with industry needs. The goal is to accelerate the convergence of computing and communications.  Closing Statement:  Intel only accepts resumes/CVs submitted to our web site.  To enable us to process your application, please submit your resume/CV to www.intel.com/jobs .  Please note the job title and location to complete your search and application.  Intel hires qualified candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S.-- that is, authorized to work without restriction as to a particular employer. This includes U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. legal permanent residents, temporary residents granted legalization under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, asylees, and refugees.  For foreign nationals who do not fall in one of the above categories, we limit our hiring of persons requiring visa sponsorship or individuals currently on a non-immigrant visa (e.g., H-1, J-1, L-1, F-1, B-1, TN) to candidates at the MS and PhD levels (or those who have equivalent work experience) who are applying for positions for which there is a demonstrated shortage of qualified U.S. candidates. At Intel, we are committed to equal employment opportunity. We respect, value and welcome diversity in our workforce, as well as in our customers, our suppliers and the global marketplace. Intel also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace. Accordingly, Intel conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of a drug screen (where allowed) and a background check. Intel does not accept resumes from headhunters or suppliers that have not signed a formal fee agreement. Our supplier base is limited to specific hiring needs.  Therefore, any resume received from an unapproved supplier will be considered unsolicited, and Intel will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.  Qualifications:  You must be a student currently pursuing a course of studies in a related discipline. Additional qualifications include:  - Hands-on experience in optical and high-frequency measurements  - Prior experience in high-frequency analysis and design, including simulation tool such as HFSS  - Familiarity with fiber-to-waveguide coupling, optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, vector network analyzer, and general test equipment  - Good oral and written communication skills.  Responsibilities:  In this position, you will be responsible for high-frequency and optical characterization of waveguide based photonic devices as well as RF design and simulation.

Graduate Intern.  Intel.  California Santa Clara.  Job Requisition number 512713.  Business Group Overview:  The mission of the Corporate Technology group is to drive Intel's technology leadership.  This includes coordinating research and development among several business groups and aligning Intel's strategies and technologies with industry needs.  The goal is to accelerate the convergence of computing and communications.  Closing Statement:  Intel only accepts resumes/CVs submitted to our web site.  To enable us to process your application, please submit your resume/CV to www.intel.com/jobs .  Please note the job title and location to complete your search and application.  Intel hires qualified candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S.-- that is, authorized to work without restriction as to a particular employer. This includes U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. legal permanent residents, temporary residents granted legalization under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, asylees, and refugees.  For foreign nationals who do not fall in one of the above categories, we limit our hiring of persons requiring visa sponsorship or individuals currently on a non-immigrant visa (e.g., H-1, J-1, L-1, F-1, B-1, TN) to candidates at the MS and PhD levels (or those who have equivalent work experience) who are applying for positions for which there is a demonstrated shortage of qualified U.S. candidates. At Intel, we are committed to equal employment opportunity. We respect, value and welcome diversity in our workforce, as well as in our customers, our suppliers and the global marketplace. Intel also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace. Accordingly, Intel conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of a drug screen (where allowed) and a background check. Intel does not accept resumes from headhunters or suppliers that have not signed a formal fee agreement. Our supplier base is limited to specific hiring needs.  Therefore, any resume received from an unapproved supplier will be considered unsolicited, and Intel will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.  Qualifications:  You should possess at least a Bachelor of Engineering degree or a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics and/or Physics and have a good understanding of the basic physics of optics and electronics. Additional qualifications include:  - Strong written, presentation, and communication skills  - Demonstrated capability of working towards the goal with attention to details under minimum supervision.  Responsibilities:  In this position, you will be working with a research team to develop optical technologies for probing high speed electrical signals running between Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chips, which involves high speed characterization of a variety of optical components as well as the optical probe, and in-depth investigation of the impacts to the entire system.   Others Job Description: Responsibilities may be quite diverse of an exempt technical nature. U.S. experience and education requirements will vary significantly depending on the unique needs of the job. Job assignments are usually for the summer or for short periods during breaks from school.

Optical Engineers.  Visteon Corporation.  Job Description:  Support implementation of adv optical apps. Works together with optics design and CAE specialists to implement prototypes, test and correlation data. Work with manufacturing engineering and tool shops to verify optical performance criteria for new types of components. Work with PD applications group to define specific design criteria for new optical components.  Years Experience Desired:  • 5 years optical engineering, preferably illumination applications • 3 years in optical component production • 3 years experience in optical simulation software .  Degree Strongly Preferred:  BS Physics, Optics, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering MS desired.  Desired Competencies/Experience:  • Working knowledge of micro-optical component design and production • Experience in injection molding tooling and processing • Experience with glass and plastic asphere, anamorphic, fresnel, catadioptric and similar lenses as well as light guides • Experience with LED and LASER sources • Experience in optical component metrology • Understanding of optical coatings.  Location- South East Michigan – Dearborn / Ann Arbor area.  Please e-mail resume with salary requirements to gdwyer@visteon.com  Visteon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.