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Mechanical Engineering Engineering Practicum

              

Off-Campus Practicum through Bradley
for
Advanced Undergraduate Students in Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Sciences, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Physics

Selection Criteria for Bradley/Caterpillar Practicum:

  1. Willingness to participate in technical challenging projects.
  2. GPA 3.0/4.0 or greater preferred.
  3. Availability in 3-4 hour increments between 8:00am to 4:00pm week days for a total of 10-20 hours per week.
  4. A self-starter capable of independent work with minimal supervision.
  5. Ability to "hit the ground running" and contribute immediately.
  6. Ability to quickly adapt to and function in a business environment.
  7. Ability to demonstrate good "hands on skills".
  8. Availability of reliable transportation.
  9. Presentations skill must be good using Power Point or equivalent
  10. For on-site work at Caterpillar student must have authorization to work full-time in USA excluding practical training.

Most projects have been in the areas of advanced materials technology and electrical engineering/electronics, but other areas may be available in the future.

If interested please see Dr. Podlasek in Jobst 124. Bring your resume, transcript and schedule of available hours with you!

Send resume and transcript together with comments regarding your ability to match the selection criteria listed above to:

Dr. Robert Podlasek
Assistant Dean, Research and Graduate Studies
124 Jobst Hall

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