Leader Launch is Soon!

We are pleased to announce that 14 PSNK/PSU alumni have confirmed they are joining us
for Leader Launch on Friday, February 8th in Pittsburgh! (with even more expected)

including graduates from
Business, IST, EMET, AOJ, Psychology, Communications and Engineering (2+2)!

At this annual half-day conference and dinner event you will hear directly from alumni and employer representatives about advice and recommendations for making the most of your Penn State education and how to navigate the post-graduation “real world” after Penn State!  Networking at this event could result in opportunities for internships and jobs!  Advice from current graduate school students will also be included!

Tickets are available NOW!  Below are the details:

Join us for the annual

PSNK Leader Launch

Career and Leadership Conference!

Friday, February 8, 2019

This half-day conference gathers PSNK students and recent graduates and is open to all majors. You will hear multiple presentations by real professionals and Penn State alumni in order to learn more about how to create a strong career path and find opportunities with Pittsburgh’s companies and organizations. The day will conclude with a student-alumni networking dinner at Roland’s in the Strip District where you can enjoy making important connections with professionals & peers in your field.

Who: Any PSNK student interested in finding good internships and jobs, in making contacts that could lead to career opportunities, and in building career skills that employers value.  Open to all majors and semester levels! (first-year through graduating)

When: Friday, February 8, 2019 (bus transportation provided; leaves campus at 12:15 pm and returns by 8:30pm)

Where: The Penn State Center in Pittsburgh

Why: Because this will help you prepare to begin your career, find internships and jobs, and make contacts that will benefit you in the future!

How much: only $15! This includes transportation to & from campus, as well as two meals (includes Roland’s in the Strip)! Over $120 value! Recent PSNK graduates also welcome!

GET YOUR TICKET NOW in the Success Center!  Spaces are limited.

Obtain your ticket by Friday, Feb. 1 to ensure your place in this exciting and informative event

Disney College Program

A warm welcome to the official start of the Disney College Program spring recruiting season.  Our application formally “goes live” tomorrow and interested students can begin applying then for our Fall (August-early January) & Fall Advantage (May/June-early January) programs.  Additionally, we’ll be offering those who have completed a past program with us a Summer Alumni option, which will be communicated to them in February. Please note we anticipate our regular Disney College Program application closing on Friday, March 22^nd.

As a reminder, the majority of our Professional Internships for fall opportunities will also open this week.  Closing dates for these positions can vary. Finally the application for theDisney Culinary Program is already open and we’ll be accepting applications for this program up until late May/early June.

https://jobs.disneycareers.com/disney-college-program

Control System Engineer/System Integrator

Control System Engineer

MDI is a systems integration firm that provides clients with a wide variety of automation services.   Our firm is located both in Shrewsbury and Allentown, PA and serves clients throughout the world. We are looking for engineers who are willing to travel and constantly learn new platforms/software throughout multiple industry sectors. We have both full-time or internship opportunities available.

An ideal candidate would be responsible for project management, estimating, system design, execution, and start-up.  Projects are often very exciting and fast paced with extensive client interaction and MDI’s company structures allows for an engineer to be involved in all aspects of a project and business decisions.

Characteristics of position

- System design, implementation, installation, and startup

- Sales support/Proposal development

- Customer support

- Travel

- Mix of project work and / or contract work at Customer site

Desired Candidate characteristics

- Strong work ethic / honest

- Self starter

- Enjoys variety / learning new tools

- College degree (or equivalent experience)

Desired experience (not all required)

- PLC and HMI programming, various platforms

- Drives and motion control, various platforms

- Vision inspection systems

- High level language knowledge (.net, C++, VB)

- Database development (MS-Access, MS SQL Server, Oracle)

- Microsoft operating systems, office, and networking

- Electrical design

- Electrical troubleshooting

Company information

- Varied and challenging projects

- Flexible work environment

- Excellent benefits (health, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays)

- 8 employees, founded in 1987, Web site:  www.MDIAdvantage.com

Submit resume to Chris Roush at croush@mdiadvantage.com

Leader Launch Posting #2

With Leader Launch right around the corner, we thought we would share a video highlighting all of what Leader Launch has to offer! Tickets are still on sale for $15. Stop down to the Success Center today and get yours!

Annual Internship & Job Fair at Point Park

Kennywood + Sandcastle are hiring

Apply online today!!

Go to www.kennywood.com or www.sandcastlewaterpark.com

You must have a working email address

Create a candidate profile

And apply!

Positions available:
Admissions, catering, food & beverage, games, grounds, guest services, maintenance, public safety, receptionist, retail, ride operators, and lifeguards

Leader Launch 2019

Attention all PSNK students! It is time to come and buy your ticket for
Leader Launch. What is Leader Launch? Well, it is a fun day out with your
friends learning about how to be a better student leader, interview skills, skills
that you will need in the workplace, and what you need to do in school to help
you succeed. Throughout the day, you will be exposed to helpful tips and advice
from guest speakers, employers and PSNK alumni. It will be taking place on Friday,
February 8 from 11:15 to 8 pm at the Penn State Center in Pittsburgh. Transportation
will be provided to the Pittsburgh center and back. A complimentary lunch will be
held at school and dinner will be provided at Roland’s. To learn more about the
restaurant, please visit the link: https://www.rolandspittsburgh.com/

Tickets are on sale now in the Success Center for $15. We encourage you all
to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. If you have any questions,
please come down to the Success Center or visit the website:
 https://newkensington.psu.edu/leader-launch

Launchbox 10-week Opportunity Accelerator at The Corner in New Kensington

Internship at Swank for Students in Business, Engineering, and more

Interviews to be held in February

Disability Claims Adjudicator Trainee Job with PA Dept. of Labor and Industry

Link to Job on Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/2301345/disability-claims-adjudicator-trainee

PA Dept. of Labor and Industry: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Tech Plus One: Job Opportunity for Graduating Biomedical Engineering Technology Students

Job: Tech Plus One

Application Instructions: Email resume to Stephanie Morgan at Stephanie.Morgan@trimedx.com

Job URL: https://mer-tmx.icims.com/jobs/8807/tech-plus-one/job

Overview

The Tech Plus One receives clinical equipment repair training under the close supervision of TRIMEDX management.  Duties include, but are not limited to, planned maintenance inspections, calibrations, repairs of non-complex equipment, inventory projects at new customer sites, validation and inspection of clinical equipment for completeness, mechanical and electrical safety, and proper operation.  The Tech Plus One is trained by experienced technicians in the troubleshooting and major repair of complex equipment. The individual demonstrates adherence to the TRIMEDX core values in all professional interactions by showing respect to all people, creating real value, initiating meaningful change, and exhibiting integrity.

Responsibilities

Technical Service (75%)

• Perform performance assurance (PA) inspections, scheduled maintenance, electrical safety inspections (ESI), and operation verification procedures (OVP) on non-complex general biomedical equipment
• Repair, install, and calibrate general biomedical equipment
• Receive training on general biomedical equipment and demonstrate proficiency repairing equipment once trained
• Complete 90 day equipment training schedule
• Maintain biomedical expertise through ongoing training and education
• Assist with special projects as assigned

Clinical Engineering Field Support (25%)

• Provide temporary coverage at sites with resource strains
• Temporary support to sites for PA’s, special projects, etc.
• Temporary coverage during RSQ training at new sites
• Assist with inventory validation for scope expansion projects
• Participate on inventory audit teams to existing TRIMEDX sites
• Attend inventory validation trips at customer site as needed
• Follow TRIMEDX process for matching & tagging medical equipment at new customer site

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• BA/BS in relevant field of study such as (but not limited to) engineering, biomedical technology, or information technology is preferred
• Associates degree in a technical/electronics field, or equivalent military training required
• Completion of a biomed internship is preferred

Knowledge

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to travel for additional training as required
• Must be able to travel for inventory validations as needed
• Must be able to relocate, after successful completion of the Tech Plus One program,  to a site of TRIMEDX’s choosing

Immediate Need - Logistics Support at ALCOA

This position is available immediately at the Alcoa Technical Center.  Training will be provided for the preferred certifications.  Full time temporary for six months, then expected to become permanent.

IF INTERESTED, SEND EMAIL TO PSNK CAREER SERVICES AT CareersNK@psu.edu to receive the contact information to send your resume.