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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for May 8, 2008
Students | Industrial Affiliates | Watt's Happening | Optics Employment | Subscribe
Congratulations May and August Graduates
Undergraduate Student Valedictorian Kyle H. Fuerschbach
Graduate Student Co-Valedictorians Eric Fest and Yuan Luo
BS Students
MS Students and their Advisors
PhD Students and their Advisors
2008-2009 Notice of Appointments Are Now Online
From Stella Hostetler. If you plan to be a graduate teaching/research assistant or associate for the upcoming academic year, please download the new, updated Notice of Appointment form from the OSC Payroll Office website at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/payroll/Grad.htm
All forms should be submitted to the Payroll Office (West Wing Room 421) by June 27, 2008. If you will be leaving OSC in the near future, please be sure to complete a Clearance Form prior to your last day.
Home Wanted for Holographic Camera
From Kathy Creath. Is anyone interested in having a Newport Holographic Camera that uses thermoplastic plates? This was used in the teaching labs. It hasn't been used in a few years, but it worked the last time it was used. There are also 10 thermoplastic plates with varying amounts of use on them. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Creath: telephone 626-1730 or email kcreath@u.arizona.edu If we can't find it a home, it'll go to surplus or may be a museum piece.
Students: If your families are looking for pre-commencement information or copies of photos to download, please ask them to check out the links on our home page at www.optics.arizona.edu
The 2008 Jack D. Gaskill Scholarship Awards
For more than twenty years, Jack was instrumental in shaping the graduate curriculum, starting the undergraduate program, recruiting students, and mentoring them as they pursued their degrees in optics. In 1999, he commemorated his retirement from teaching by contributing a very generous leadership gift to endow an undergraduate student Scholarship in Optical Sciences. Our alumni -- Jack's former students -- joined the fun and contributed generously to the Scholarship, which was awarded for the first time in 2002.
Jack's Scholarships ensure that promising and talented students will have the resources to complete a bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences. Selection is based on merit, achievement, and future potential within the optics industry.
The number of Scholarship recipients varies from year to year, but to date, Jack has given his Scholarships to 12 OSC undergraduate students.
May 1, 2008 UA's Engineering Design Day: Our Seniors Present their Capstone Projects
May 2, 2008 Highlights From Our First-Ever Picnic for Undergraduate Students
OSC Calendar
May 8 May 9 Final Exams Begin - Spring 2008
May 16 OSC Pre-Commencement Celebration
May 17
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
May 12Adam Roberts (aroberts@optics.arizona.edu) May 13Juan Russo (jmrusso@email.arizona.edu) May 14
William Anderson (bill@optics.arizona.edu) May 15
Pinintorn Iamrod (iamrodp@email.arizona.edu) May 16
Tracy Heran (tlh@email.arizona.edu) May 17Haiyong Gan (gan@optics.arizona.edu) May 18Chris Summitt (csummitt@optics.arizona.edu)
On Campus
May 9 Physics Colloquium. 3:00 p.m. PAS 220. Professor Piet W. Brouwer of Cornell University will present Quantum Transport and its Classical Limit.
Please visit our optics employment Web site at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/employment/default.htm
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Designer, Mechanical (Job #1) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Incorporate drawing changes via ECN process using Pro-Engineer CAD system. Create 3D model and drawings via SCD process using Pro-Engineer CAD system. General office operation support includes copying, scanning and e-distribution. Learning Opportunities: Knowledge in using 3D MCAD application to develop and document medical products. Work with engineering and manufacturing teams. Currently attending Junior College or College. Any exposure or exp with solid modeling, specifically Pro-Engineering is a plus. Comfortable working with standard PC operating procedures and components, e.g. CPU, key board, mouse, Microsoft Office, and copy machines and industrial scanners. Capable of managing data in several windows simultaneously. Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills, good interpersonal and tactful candor skills, ability to follow and provide feedback of understanding of technical instructions, good oral and written communication skills. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. ITC Library Assistant (Job #2) Pay Rate: $10.00/hour. Assist in the daily operation of the library, conduct online searches (literature, patent, standards, etc), and audit the standards collection. Organize the library resources. Assist the library users in locating references, training materials, and use of multi-media equipment. Sort returned books, periodicals, and other items and put them in their designated areas. Copy/scan documents. Provide assistance in creating & maintaining R&D intranet sites. Learning Opportunities: The student will have the ability to organize and search information resources; familiarity with standards/regulation requirements in the medical manufacturing industry. Enhance his/her inter-personal skills via interactions with various levels of Alcon employees. College level preferred. General office exp with filing and recording information. Good knowledge in searching internet sites and online databases such as Dialog, PubMed, etc. Exp in creating databases. Exp in creating intranet sites helpful. Skill in performing clerical tasks with limited supervision. Excellent computer skills, good knowledge of MS Office programs Word, Excel & Access. Positive service attitude and ability to interact effectively with variety of people. Excellent Organizational and problem solving skills. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Quality Document Specialty (Job #3) Pay Rate: $10.00/hour. Prepping Receiving Inspection Documents for Archival Label Count Certification Project: Reviewing labeling drawing / supplier status. Prepping drawings for ECN. Learning Opportunities: Exposure to a business environment, particularly a Quality Dept. Understanding of key business systems such as Document Control and Supplier Approval. Some college/Engineering preferred but would consider other college majors. Critical thinking skills, strong PC skills. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Lab Tech Assistant (Job #4) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Running lab experiments per protocol. Documenting experiment results. PCB prototyping, i.e. stuffing and trouble shooting. Coordinating with Sterilization vendor for shipment delivery and pickup. Modifying test fixtures and Prototypes and interacting with engineers to document modifications. Learning Opportunities: Hands on experience in proper lab protocol, R & D processes, and good documentation practices. The ability to interact with vendors and other engineers/peers regarding scheduling and task assignments. A working knowledge of how to manufacture a prototype to meet a specific use. Electrical/Computer Engineering, general Engineering Math, or Physics with an interest in circuit design, prototyping and debugging. Statistics, Math, Physics and some software development skills are desirable. Mechanical Engineer with an interest in electronics. Familiarity with word processing and Excel (creating spreadsheets and calculating averages) Basic understanding of CAD software. Ability to read and author documents such as test protocols and technical reports. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Lab Tech Assistant (Job #5) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Running lab experiments per protocol. Documenting experiment results and authoring reports. Coordinating with Sterilization vendor for shipment delivery and pickup. Modifying test fixtures and Prototypes and interacting with engineers to document modifications. Learning Opportunities: Hands on experience in proper lab protocol, R&D processes, and good documentation practices. The ability to interact with vendors and other engineers/peers regarding scheduling and task assignments. A working knowledge of how to manufacture a prototype to meet a specific use. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics with an interest in the details of design, prototyping and testing. Some software development skills are desirable. Experience with word processing software and basic understanding of CAD software. Familiar with Excel, especially creating spreadsheets and calculating averages. Ability to read and author documents such as test protocols and technical reports. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Calibration Intern (Job #6) Pay Rate: $10.00/hour. Support external calibration process—Send out equipment-RMA/quote, confirm quote, purchase req., shipping, CALMS administration. Receive equipment-remove from box, inspect for damage, secure records, CALMS administration. Scan prep-index and stage hard copy documents for scanning. Learning Opportunities: Calibration best practices using a computerized calibration management system including specification, intervals, instrument processing and out-of-tolerance handling, interdepartmental interface. Engineering, Electronics. Attention to detail, organized, interpersonal skills. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Documentation Clerk (Job #7) Pay Rate: $10.00/hour. Support the FileNet area as a result of increased work loads created by the transfer of OTC calibration records, Wavelight integration, increased production, and other business needs. Learning Opportunities: Knowledge of regulatory compliance, document control, traceability, document imaging process, and experience working in an FDA regulated medical device facility. Pursuing Information Systems or Regulatory Compliance degree. Prior experience using document imaging systems. Data entry and computer skills. Detailed visual verification experience is desirable. Computer software skills. Detail oriented. Team player. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Product Support Engineering Assistant (Job #8) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Assist engineer with lab investigation/troubleshooting of Accurus-Dripping Infusion Line. Assist engineer to investigate and characterize Vacuum in small gage surgery with Accurus. Assist engineer to identify and prepare consumables labels to add DEHP content symbol to labels. Identify and document patient contact material information for Purepoint Laser/laserprobe product registration in Japan. Begin work to identify/update affected documents to incorporate Human Factors standards compliance into Technical File documentation for older model surgical consoles. Help prepare engineering documentation change packages to make other corrections & updates to standards listed in Technical File Documents. Learning Opportunities: Knowledge of medical device test techniques-researching, conducting and analyzing data of lab test for root cause analysis. Knowledge of medical device test standards, labeling standards and technical documentation needed for international product registration and regulatory compliance. Pursuing college courses toward a technical or business degree. MS Work, Excel and PowerPoint, ability to scan, send email attachments and transfer files. Good written communication skills (such as complex technical instructions) Good organizational skills. Ability to follow protocols, collect data and write reports. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Manufacturing Intern (Job #9) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Work closely to assist Manufacturing Engineers with their daily tasks to resolve or improve manufacturing processes. Support process changes to the production line to optimize material flow and conduct product validation testing. Learning Opportunities: A basic understanding of medical manufacturing, mechanical designs, process flow, world class manufacturing methods, testing methods and time management. Pursuing an Engineering or Science degree. Basic computer skills. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Vit / Laser Accessories Intern ( Job #10) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Lab Support for Vit / Laser accessories projects. Assist with data collection of medical instrumentation for eye surgery. Set up laboratory experiments, document setups with digital photos and hand sketches, document procedures in writing, take data measurements in lab setting per instructions. Analyze results in Excel charts and in writing. Document set-ups, results and analysis in lab notebooks. Learning Opportunities: Ability to conduct laboratory testing and support product development activities. May include pig eye experiments to evaluate instrument performance. At least one year college experience. Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree. Familiarity with technical data collection & data analysis. Computer skills, especially Excel for data analysis. Must be able to carry tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Vit / Laser Accessories Intern ( Job #11) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Lab Support for Vit / Laser accessories projects focused on laser and illumination products. Build, inspect and test fiber optic surgical components. Compile data and generate test reports. Learning Opportunities: Ability to conduct laboratory testing and support product development activities. Pursuing a technical discipline degree. Familiarity with using microscope, video imaging, specialized tools and basic test and measurement instruments. Computer skills, especially Excel. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. PCB/Cable Intern (Job #12) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Perform testing on failed components using basic circuitry, failed production PCBA’s and electrical test equipment. Support RoHS conversion of PCB components. This would include finding RoHS certificates of compliance, evaluating proposed RoHS equivalent components, and assisting with testing of equivalent components. Learning Opportunities: Knowledge of how circuits work in real world applications and surgical instrumentation. Experience with RoHS regulations and PCB assembly in a RoHS process. At least one year college experience. Pursuing Electrical Engineering degree. Basic Electrical Engineering knowledge. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Engineering Assistant ( Job #13) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Documentation, validation testing and data collection, working with engineers to assemble and test of prototype surgical equipment. Assist in other R & D laboratory research activities. Test equipment inventory and validation. Restocking of general lab supplies. Learning Opportunities: Knowledge of basic electromechanical assembly and test, get to know various test equipment used in product development. Familiar with basic electronic/mechanical assembly. PC skills for report writing using Microsoft office. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Research Assistant (Job #14) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Perform lab and performance testing of equipment used in eye surgery. Conduct product testing on a variety of setups using flow meters, pressure and force gauges with computerized data acquisition. Laboratory testing will utilize sterile surgical fluids as well as animal tissues. Testing may include spectral measurement of optical light sources and fiber optic probes. Data taken will be cataloged and presented in graphical formats. Learning Opportunities: Design of Experiments, computerized data acquisition, flow and pressure measurements, laboratory application of clinical techniques, product evaluation and Good Laboratory Practices. Pursuing a Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical or Biological Engineering degree. General Mechanical skills: laboratory and data acquisition. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Alcon Laboratories Summer Intern. Engineering Assistant (Job #15) Pay Rate: $13.00/hour. Documentation, validation testing and data collection. Work with technicians to fix manufacturing equipment. Work with engineers and leads to implement lean practices, maintain and update current lean equipment working under Mechanical Engineers. Assist with some Planner Buyer job functions. Learning Opportunities: Hands on experience in manufacturing. At least two years college experience. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office. Some demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Apply at Careers at Alcon http://www.alcon.com/contact-alcon/careers-alcon.asp
Adaptive Optics Systems Engineer (AOSE). W.M. Keck Observatory. The W. M. Keck Observatory operates the world’s two largest optical/infrared telescopes located on the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Both telescopes are equipped with AO systems which are routinely used in both Natural and Laser Guide Star (LGS) AO modes. These systems have been extremely productive scientifically. New, more capable, systems are currently in design and development including an LGS AO upgrade to one telescope and a Next Generation AO Facility designed for even higher Strehl ratios, sensitivity and sky coverage. Under the general supervision of the Optical Systems Manager, the successful candidate plays a lead systems-level role in the development of new adaptive optics (OA) capabilities and in the optimal operation of the existing AO facilities. The AOSE provides continuity between the AO development and operations activities in order to maximize the scientific productivity of the WMKO AO facilities. Ideal candidate should be a motivated, self-starter who can manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast paced environment. Minimum requirements for this position include: M.Sc. level degree in optics, the physical sciences, or engineering, or equivalent experience; three years relevant systems and optics experience; and optical design and engineering skills. Desirable qualifications include: a PhD; five years of adaptive optics experience; system modeling skills; previous observatory and/or astronomy experience; expertise in software, electronics and mechanical engineering; and a proven track record in delivering facility-class systems. The following skills are required: Excellent written and oral English communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong project and time management skills; ability to set priorities and meet deadlines with flexibility. This is a regular position with a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including relocation assistance and private school (K-12) tuition support for dependent children. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The position is opened until filled. Employment is conditional on successful completion of drug tests and background check. Mail or fax resumes, references, and salary history to: AO Systems Engineer, WMKO, 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI 96743; Fax (808) 881-3696 or employment@keck.hawaii.edu. Additional information about WMKO and this position may be found on our web site at www.keckobservatory.org EEO/M/F/D/V.
Agency Listing. Quality Assurance Manager. Department: Quality Assurance. Reports to: Managing Director. Salary: D.O.E. Supervises: 5 - 7 Direct Reports. Location: Los Angeles Area. Job Description: Purpose and Scope: The Quality Manager is responsible for administering the company quality program in accordance with customer and company requirements. Responsibilities: Establish procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety. Determine and enforce -- through functional groups - quality and safety requirements in accordance with real company needs, based on current regulations and state-of-the-art product development. Organize and promote company wide quality improvement efforts. Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of quality, reliability and safety. The Quality Manager is directly responsible for implementation and maintenance of the company quality system, reporting on the performance of the quality system for review and as a basis for improvement of the quality system. The Quality Manager also has responsibility to act as liaison with external parties on matters relating to the quality system. Organization Relationships: The Quality Manager reports directly to the Managing Director of the company and has a support responsibility to all functional managers. Job Requirements: Education and Training: The Quality Manager should have a four year technical degree, preferably in a field that offers as opportunity to gain a well rounded background; however, can be waived by the Managing Director. Technical Requirements: Five to ten years of broad technical experience, of which at least two to three years should be in quality administration and/or quality engineering. Managerial Experience: Three to five years experience in managing technical personnel and complex activities. These experiences should be gained in areas of engineering or technical operations and should include a minimum of two years in quality management. Other: Candidates with experience in precision plastic injection molding, diamond turning, and/or polymer optics preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. In a Word format, please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Ron Powers: r.mpowers@verizon.net
Agency Listing. Staff Optical Engineer. This position requires a highly experienced engineering professional with in-depth knowledge of precision optical systems. The Staff Optical Engineer will be responsible for concept development, preliminary, and critical design and analysis of complex visible, near infrared (NIR), and infrared (IR) optical imaging systems. He/she leads optical design projects that support both existing production sensor systems and R&D products. The Staff Optical Engineer researches, develops and applies advanced optical system engineering theories, methods and research techniques to solve complex technical problems. He/she conducts investigations, tests, and analyses of considerable complexity. Duties and Responsibilities: Primarily responsible for the critical design and analysis of complex, multi-element lens systems for use in visible, NIR, and IR imaging systems. Propose system concepts and designs that are technically feasible and affordable. Validate these concepts and designs through modeling and testing. Define system requirements and flow-down specifications to related design disciplines, i.e., opto-mechanical, optical systems, coating, etc. Develop analytical models using existing industry software tools, e.g., ZEMAX, Code V, or other accepted design tools, to predict optical system performance under real-world environments, e.g., thermal, vibration. Develop manufacturing and performance tolerance and error budgets for optical systems. Provide technical expertise to solve difficult engineering problems especially in the areas of complex, multi-element lens designs, optical systems engineering, and optical testing. Prepare and present optical requirements, design reviews, technical reports, and lens drawings. Work closely with lens manufacturers both internal and external to the company to fabricate, coat, and test lens systems. Work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and quality to productize and package optical designs. Lead optical systems engineering efforts on major development programs, and on both customer-funded and internally-funded R&D projects as assigned. Lead and contribute to technical proposals. Understand customer needs in the marketplace. Maintain knowledge of new technologies in the optical industry that have potential application to existing products and advanced systems. Provide significant contributions to new product development including patents, papers, and presentations. Represent the company at technical conferences. Mentor junior engineers. Participate in the technical career development of engineers. Background and Experience: BS in Optical Engineering or Physics required; MS preferred. A minimum of 14 years experience (12 years with MS) in lens design and optical system product development is required; experience with both film and digital imaging systems is preferred. Experience in both visible and IR lens design and coating is preferred. Experience in optics manufacture is preferred. Proficiency with ZEMAX or Code V optical design software is desired. Must be capable of obtaining a US DoD security clearance. The successful candidate will have high visibility within the organization and to Company’s broad US and international customer community, and will be in an excellent position to make a significant contribution to the business as well as have outstanding opportunities for continued career growth. In a Word format, please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Ron Powers : r.mpowers@verizon.net
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ORA,
Optical Research Associates, is an Optical Sciences Industrial
Affiliate at the Principal Partners level. In addition to
providing free software to our students and new grads, they sponsor
an annual Optical Design Competition which recognizes excellence in
optical design projects completed by students. For more
information about ORA, please visit their Web site at