New Internship Positions!
Here are some of the new listings available. For more listings and more information about these listings go to the Your Future tab and click on Internship Listings.
Crystal Group Inc. - Mechanical Engineer Intern
This position is a full time engineering position during the summer. This would be an excellent opportunity for those interested in high-tech computers and would like to apply their knowledge.
Red Star Yeast Company - Laboratory Technician Assistant
Responsibilities would include planting media, assisting technicians with testing, cleaning and calibrating equipment, and some record keeping.
CompleWare Corporation - Help Desk Technician
Searching for someone to fill a critical role with the coordination and processing of help desk activities.
Van Meter Industrial - Clean Energy Intern
This position will support Van Meter Industrial’s Energy Services and Solutions department by researching emerging energy technologies and associated incentive/rebate programs.
Van Meter Industrial - Learning and Development Intern
This position would help to support the Learning and Development department by administering various Learning and Development procedures, and supporting a wide variety of projects.
New Internship Positions Available
Employers are still looking for students for summer internship opportunities. The following positions are new on MyTernNow and there are still several out there from a few weeks ago. Check them out now!
New Internships:
CDC Intern
Clean Energy Intern
Credit Analyst
Help Desk Technician
Nuclear Engineering Intern
Special Events Intern
Internships Still Available:
Workforce Intern
Research, Business Development Intern
Corn Ethanol Fermentation
Software Developer
Environmental Health & Safety Co-op
Electrical Engineer Job Opening
Immediate Opening: Apply on line @ www.Evergreenpackaging.com
Click on Careers at bottom of home page
Applications Accepted: Starting 216/11
Position Title: Engineer (Electrical / Controls)
Reports to: PCO – Controls and Automation
For: Evergreen Packaging
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Offers of employment for the posted position are contingent on successful completion of the pre placement occupational health assessment, drug test and the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
This role exists to provide controls engineering support to assigned product lines. The key customers are the engineers, Process Centered Owners, manufacturing, purchasing and vendors, Technical Service Team, Field Service, and our end customers. The deliverables from this role are electrical engineering design, programming for logic controllers and visualization interface, and technical support.
This position is expected to complete all phases of the assigned accountabilities to successful conclusion within appropriate scope, time, and cost for standard engineering projects. This position is expected to complete the assigned accountabilities with minimal support from the Controls Manager and peers in the controls team. Assignments to product lines will typically be newer and mid market level models with occasional sale order specials and product extension assignments. A solid technical knowledgebase for design and programming is established within this individual, to where they are able to handle most assignments and a standard level of technology with minimal support. This individual should be able to provide a reasonable amount of support and training to lower level staff on most subjects, and be able to coordinate a portion of their work through others. This individual should also be capable of identifying and producing moderate level standards, engineering tools, and process improvement initiatives with some direction from the Controls Manager.
Accountabilities
For assigned product lines, maintain a fully documented and accurate electrical design and control program that complies with established Evergreen and industry standards.
Maintain a cost balance for the electrical design that achieves the lowest base cost with the highest manufacturing efficiency and lowest warranty. This balance should also account for the highest operational efficiency and lowest maintenance requirement.
Produce electrical design/program changes to support sale orders, product improvements, and change requests/non-conformances for assigned product lines.
Provide timely, complete, and consistent technical support to internal and external business customers as required in support of assigned product lines.
Support the Controls Team to increase output, standardization, and repeatability of designs and programs through developing and continuously improving engineering tools and work processes.
Maintain at minimum a 30-day backlog of all assigned non-conformances.
Requirements
Degreed Engineer (preferably electrical, will consider mechanical or chemical).
2 years professional experience related to this position
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to produce results
Demonstrated ability to work well with people
Demonstrated ability to learn
Ability to travel up to 25%
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Organizing and Priority Setting
Analytical and Problem Solving
Drive for Results
Time Management
Customer Focus
Interpersonal Savvy
Dealing with Ambiguity
Functional Technical skills
Learning on the fly
IMA CR Chapter Spring Conference
The Institute of Management Accountants is holding the Cedar Rapids Chapter Conference on Thursday, April 21st at Aegon USA, Inc – AUSA Room. Visit www.cedarrapids.imanet.org for more details on registration.
Speakers:
“Cloud Presentation”: Stephen Webb, Senior Solutions Architect, Alliance Technologies
Stephen has been working in the field of information technology for over 12 years, including 10+ years at Alliance Technologies. Stephen provides critical network design and system administration expertise for Alliance Technologies’ customers. Stephen also helped implement our Cloud computing environment which consists of a 4 node VMware cluster connected together with Cisco Nexus 500 Series and has a backend of a EMC CX4-120. Stephen’s wide range of expertise includes design and implementation for Server Virtualization, Storage Area Networks, BGP Multi-Homed Internet, Advanced VPN, Wireless Networking, Windows Linux and Solaris Server Administration and Linux based Product Development. In addition, Stephen has played a lead role in helping design two Data Centers. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University, is a Cisco Certified Network Associate, is a Compellent Certified Installation Professional, and is a Novell Certified Linux Engineer for SLES 10.
“Education in the 21st Century”: Nadene Davidson, Assistant Professor and Interim Department Head, University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Nadene Davidson is Interim Head of the Department of Teaching and Director of prek—12 Collaboration and Innovation in the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa. She earned National Board Certification (NBCT) in the area of Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education. Dr. Davidson is a former pre K – 12 administrator and classroom teacher in the areas of special education, family and consumer sciences, and health education. She co-chaired the Iowa Department of Education’s (IDE) development of the 21st Century Skills of the Iowa Core (IC) and Universal Constructs (UC). She is UNI’s co-principal investigator for the Iowa Teacher Quality Partnership (ITQP) Grant focused on effective teaching and learning and serves on the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Core Standards update review committee sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).
“Ethics”: Richard McCarty, Lecturer, Tippie College of Business
Rich has 34 years of management and professional experience in the following industries: parts manufacturing, hybrid seed research & production, computer hardware/software design & production, wholesale distribution, banking and securities investments, maritime transportation, and the aluminum industry. He received his Series 7 Brokers license in 1991. Rich served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 – 1970. Since 2004 Rich has served as a lecturer for the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at the Tippie College of Business. Rich also earned a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Accounting from The University of Northern Iowa.
“Business Etiquette in the New Technology Age”: RJ Hammel, Branch Manager, Robert Half International
RJ is the Branch Manager in Cedar Rapids for Robert Half International, one of the world’s largest specialized staffing organizations. He is a New Jersey native and alumni of the University of Iowa, where he earned a degree in Finance. After a short stint back in New Jersey, RJ returned to Cedar Rapids and has been in his current position for 6 years. RJ enjoys the fact that his job allows him the daily opportunity to impact the lives and livelihoods of others. As an employee of Robert Half, he strives to not only help clients fill their specialized staffing needs but to contribute to the success and professional development of individuals seeking employment. He lives in Cedar Rapids with his wife, Kaitlin, and dog, Duke.
Help Desk Technician
CompleWare Corporation is a leader in providing innovative, electronic solutions to capture and manage clinical trial data in pharmaceutical studies worldwide.
We are seeking full-time and/or part-time Help Desk Technicians with excellent customer service skills to handle inbound and outbound customer calls for our corporate headquarters in North Liberty, Iowa.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) degree or show that they currently in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Experience with Windows Operating Systems and general Internet usage is required. Experience in a health care or service related environment is preferred.
Successful candidates will have a positive work history, strong interpersonal and organizational skills with excellent written and oral communication capabilities and strong attention to detail. They will be able to handle a multi-line phone system efficiently and professionally; answer telephone calls promptly and courteously. They will be able to quickly troubleshoot a caller’s issue and formulate several accurate solutions/recommendations in real time. Successful candidates will also be efficient in testing of various hardware and software solutions.
Completion of Iowa’s National Career Readiness Certificate is recommended (Kirkwood 319-398-7194).
CompleWare offers a compensation and benefit package that includes health, dental and prescription drug benefits, corporate retirement plan with company match, paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees.
If your qualifications match and you want to be part of a growing and dynamic company, with the opportunity to make a positive impact on the business, consider CompleWare as your next career move.
Please email your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to jobs@compleware.com or send via mail to Human Resources at:
CompleWare
P.O. Box 3090
Iowa City, Iowa 52244-3090
CompleWare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Project Engineer
Frew Nations Group, LLC Project Engineer Job Description
Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Role Overview: The Project Engineer will provide engineering, project management, and administrative support and expertise within the Frew Nations Group staff in support of ongoing projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform various tasks including Project interface between the Project Managers and Field Personnel, including Superintendents, their Assistants, Inspectors, and Subcontractors.
- Post all updates clarifications, addenda’s and responses to ‘Requests for Information’ to the Contract Documents.
- Review submittals for conformance with requirements of the Contract Documents.
- Specify orders and track materials.
- Perform daily Project historical photographic record keeping.
- Assist the Project team in problem solving.
- Oversee all of the Project record documents, including as-built drawings, and project close-out requirements.
- Assist in the review of Change Order pricing for conformance to the Contract Documents.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management.
- Minimum of 5 years project engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of Iowa State building codes and standards is a plus.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred, but not required.
- Experience in independent review for completeness of structural designs prepared by others, including Shop Drawing review.
- Working knowledge of construction practices and safety, project specification, cost estimating, construction phasing, and codes.
- Familiarity with CAD principles and practices. Knowledge and use of BIM software a plus.
- Knowledge of design methods and analyses, including use of computer software programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively manage the workload including setting priorities and meeting schedules.
- Willingness to be reassigned to various projects as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
Interested parties must initiate the application process by sending a current resume to Roger Cousins at rcousins@frewnations.com. Your resume will be held strictly confidential and destroyed following our selection. Telephone calls and other personal contacts will not be accepted. Additional information about FNG can be found at www.frewnations.com.
Economic Development Internship Opportunities
Interested in how cities grow and what attracts companies and people to different regions? Priority One, the economic development division of the Chamber in Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 internship opportunities. Check out the listings at MyTernNow.com/internships.
Education Major Looking for Internship?
If you are an education major looking for a summer internship, MyTernNow wants to connect you with a great opportunity! Email info@myternnow.com to learn more about what is available!
Infinity Contact to hire for 25 new positions
Infinity Contact will hold a job fair this afternoon to fill 25 new full-time sales positions. The Cedar Rapids company, which specializes in the design and implementation of customer acquisition, renewal and retention programs, will hold the fair from 3 to 7 p.m. today at its facility, 4700 Tama St. SE.
The positions will directly support the addition of a nationally recognized financial services client.
Infinity Contact was founded in 1996. Additional Information about the new positions, and other positions currently available can be found online at www.infinitycontact.com/careers.
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