IEEE-KC Electronic NL, 20 March 2008

Brought to you by the IEEE, Kansas City Section. www.ieee-kc.org

 

Meetings

We have program information available for those meetings that are in bold, below. For details and reservation information, go to http://www.ieee-kc.org and click on the Meetings link.

  • April Dinner Meeting, Thursday, April 10, 2008.
    Sponsored by the Consultants Network.

  • April: Region 5 Conference in KC. April 17 - 20, 2008.
    Sponsored by IEEE-KC Region 5 Conference Committee
     http://ewh.ieee.org/conf/basics2/
     
  • SWMO Subsection: 1st Tuesday of May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
    See the meetings page for details on those meetings.
     
  • May Banquet. Thursday, May 8, 2008.
    Sponsored by the Section.
     
  • August Dinner Meeting. Thursday, August 14, 2008.
    Sponsored by G.O.L.D., Kansas City Chapter.
    We have a celebrity speaking to us; check the August meeting page to see who that is.
     
  • September Dinner Meeting. Thursday, September 18, 2008.
    Sponsored by the Computer Society, Kansas City Chapter
    This falls on the third Thursday, because the 2nd one is September 11.
     
  • December Dinner Meeting. Thursday, December 11, 2008.
    Sponsored by the Consultants Network.
     

Meetings with no program information, yet:

  • SWMO Subsection: 1st Tuesday of Mar, Apr. No Info.

  • June Dinner Meeting: June 12, 2008. Sponsored by the Engineering in Medical and Biomedical Society. No Info. Contact: pgd104 @ umkc.edu

  • July Dinner Meeting. July 12, 2008. Sponsored by PACE. No Info. Contact dkasper @ieee.org

  • October Dinner Meeting. October 9, 2008. Sponsored by the Communications Society. No Info. Contact Narayanabhatla.Shiva @ mail.sprint.com

  • November Dinner Meeting. November 13, 2008. Sponsored by PES. No Info. Contact soni@ieee.org
 
Job Openings

Maintenance Manager

Our recruiting company is searching for our client located in the Springfield, MO area. The position is Maintenance Manager. Previous experience should include conceiving and implementing a preventative maintenance system. Position will schedule and supervise ten electricians, mechanics and trades people. Experience in pneumatics, electrical, hydraulics and mechanical a must. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Please forward this to people you know or e-mail a resume.

John Henkel
Management Recruiters/Racine
john @ mrracine.com
www.mrracine.com

 

Market Analyst

ABB Inc., Jefferson City plant is actively seeking a Market Analyst. The successful candidate must have experience in conducting market research and performing relative analysis involving sales, trends, and market potential. Able to develop strategic profiles of key and potential competitors and forecast markets, business volume and market share. Assist sales in developing and implementing strategies to capture additional sales and market share, and increase profits. And work with management to facilitate development of business plans. A background in research, statistics, and economic forecasting of market trends is necessary to be successful in this job as well as good communications and presentation skills. Candidate should have an economics or related degree and advanced working knowledge of Excel, Access, and similar software. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. 

As a preferred employer in Central Missouri, we offer outstanding compensation and benefits. Email resume and cover letter to kim.a.ashcraft @us.abb.com or send to ABB Inc., HR Department, 500 West Hwy. 94, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

 

Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer

Design control systems for industrial equipment, including three phase and single phase AC circuits and DC control circuits. Understand, analyze, and troubleshoot existing (and create new) PLC and human interface display programs from a variety of controls manufacturers. Specify the requirements of electrical components used in industrial equipment. Support equipment such as Variable Frequency Drives and Data Acquisition systems. Knowledge of national and international codes and standards (NEC, ISO, CSA, CE, etc). Hands on experience in the use of electrical meters, instruments, and tools. Three years experience. Lower Midwest Location. Must have BSEE or BSEET.

Please send resume attached in WORD .doc format with salary expectations to patrice@fpcswmo.com
 
Region 5 Conference in KC Update

The conference is about a month away. It's in Kansas City, and it's a really big deal. See details at http://ewh.ieee.org/conf/basics2/

April 17-20, 2008 Intercontinental Hotel - Kansas City

 
IEEE Computer Society KC Chapter Election

The 2009 Officer nomination slate is now posted at http://www.ieee-kc.org/computer.

The election will be held at the September dinner meeting. That is the third Thursday in September (the second Thursday is September 11, so the CompSoc is holding its meeting the following week, instead).

 

Leadership and Management Courses

The IEEE Education Partners Program has joined with LeaderPoint, a Kansas City-area company, to offer leadership and management courses in Overland Park, Kansas. The simulation-based development sessions were recently featured in The Institute. Here is the link to the article:

http://bmsmail3.ieee.org:80/u/7803/50505050

Send Us Your News

If you have information of interest to IEEE Kansas City Section members, please send that to the Publications Officer (writer @ ieee.org). Here are some examples of what we're looking for:

News pertaining to individual IEEE members of all grades, including students:

  • Obituaries
  • Awards, promotions, appointments, honors
  • Notable achievements
  • "Looking for work"--send a paragraph explaining what you do and how to reach you.

News to benefit other members

  • Technical seminars that are open to Section members
  • New courses
  • Job openings
    •

There is no "deadline." Just send information as you get it, and the Publications Officer will add it to the next eNL (if the item is appropriate and if space permits--and space nearly always permits).
 

Send IEEE "The Institute" Your News

If you have information of interest to IEEE members everywhere, please send that to institute @ieee.org.

The Institute is looking for participants to interview for these story topics:

  • Recent graduates or GOLD members have who have started their own companies.
  • Student members who formed lasting friendships with other students they met at an IEEE student branch.
  • Members who have "dirty" or even unusual engineering jobs, which might include doing engineering for a subway/metro system, tunnel system, something of that kind.

They are also looking for:

  • Obituaries on members.
  • Recognitions that members receive such as promotions, appointments, awards, or honors from their community or government.
  • Recognition that members receive from an IEEE Society, such as an award.
  • Interesting jobs or hobbies for member profile pieces.
  • News about IEEE student members, student branches, student activities, and competitions.
  • New products, services, or activities that your society, section, region or student branch is offering.
  • Successful social or technical events or meetings.

Thought for the Day

Cures are always more costly than prevention.

 

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