Gannon University

Posted 5-9-08

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (Pittsburgh) for Forms+Surfaces, an international manufacturer of high-design architectural products with operations in Pittsburgh, California, the Middle East and Asia.  Engineer candidates must have a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus experience in a manufacturing environment.  Proven experience with Solidworks or ProEngineer plus MRP software a necessity.  Candidate must be highly energetic, well organized, and very interested in manufacturing.  Qualified candidates should email resumes to Resumes@forms-surfaces.com.  For more information about the company and the position, visit www.forms-surfaces.com.

MECHANICAL / HVAC DESIGN ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN.  H.F. Lenz Company is seeking a mechanical design professional for their Erie, PA office.  H.F. Lenz Company provides engineering design services in the areas of health care facilities, education, government, office buildings, and historic renovation projects in the eastern U.S.  The selected candidate will be responsible for layout and design of ductwork, piping, air handling equipment, boiler and chiller rooms, as well as preparation of specification outlines, detailed cost estimation, and calculations of heat gain/loss, utilizing AutoCADD Software and applied knowledge of mechanical systems building codes.  The successful candidate will possess a Degree in Mechanical Building Systems Technology or equivalent with experience in an architectural engineering environment.  Submit a letter of interest and resume in confidence to: Human Resources, H.F. Lenz Company, 1407 Scalp Avenue, Johnstown, PA  15904; Email: rmciver@hflenz.com.

SQL PROGRAMMER/ANALYST.  The Berks County (PA) Intermediate Unit (BCIU) has an immediate opening in the Information Technology Division.  Successful candidate must possess the technical and analytical skills required to integrate various software applications and technologies.  Requirements include 3-5 years IT experience; Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems; demonstrated experience/skills in Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005, Crystal Report Writing, .NET programming, Windows Server 2003, and IIS.  Strong communications, interpersonal and leadership skills are a must.  Experience with financial and/or student applications a plus.  Qualified candidates should send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to itjobs@berksiu.org.  Deadline to apply: May 31, 2008.

Posted 5-2-08

PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR.  The Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc., a mechanical contracting firm specializing in commercial plumbing, heating and fire protection systems as well as industrial and municipal piping systems, currently has an opening for a project manager/estimator.  The position requires the use of computer estimating systems, scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera), the comprehension of mechanical construction plans and specifications, and thorough project documentation.  An engineering degree or significant experience is required.  Qualified candidates should send their resume to Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc., P.O. Box 10066, Erie, PA 16514.

MARKETING DATABASE SPECIALIST for General Nutrition located in Pittsburgh, PA.  This position is responsible for providing analytic and quantitative support to the Manager and other internal or external clients through efficient and accurate execution of CRM marketing and data mining initiatives.  Bachelor’s Degree and 2-5 years of experience, preferably in a database/direct marketing statistical, or information technology role.  Proficient in all MS Office applications, particularly Access and Excel; familiar with use of relational databases and query design to research, review, and coordinate marketing data to address complex business questions; experience with E.piphany a plus; familiar in computer applications used to manipulate large datasets to analyze, test, validate, and report customer and transactional level data; and aptitude for learning software applications that support the execution of direct marketing initiatives.  Please forward cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: corporaterecruiter@gnc-hq.com; Website: www.gnc.com.

WEB DEVELOPER.  PHP web application developer with PHP and SQL programming experience needed.  Website layout and design a plus.  Please email resume to info@greatlakeslists.com.  Great Lakes List Management, 3126 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16508; Phone: (814) 456-2175; Fax: (814) 455-1942; Website: www.greatlakeslists.com.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ANALYSTS for Lucas Systems, Inc., a provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve warehouse operations.  Act as Tier I support for customer calls; escalating and redirecting inquiries as necessary; work with customers to specify, quote, and design customer product enhancements; develop and implement customer product enhancements; and troubleshoot problems with customer systems.  Bachelor Degree in IT, MIS, or related; 0-3 years of experience in a related field such as programming, customer support, or QA; experience and practice in T-SQL (preferably MS SQL Server) with experience in writing and debugging stored procedures; and general understanding of SQL Server 2000/2005 maintenance and basic administration.  Preferred qualifications include: working knowledge of or debugging experience in Visual Basic 6, VB.NET, or C#.NET; understanding of Microsoft IIS and FTP; and familiarity with Microsoft Visual Source Safe and Team Foundation.  Please submit cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to resume@lucasware.com or: Lucas Systems, Inc., 11279 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090; Website: www.lucasware.com.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS for Lucas Systems, Inc., a provider of voice-directed logistics solutions that help retailers, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers improve warehouse operations.  Designs, develops, tests and maintains product modules, components and subsystems using Lucas standard development tools; participates in and sometimes leads the installation of systems at customer sites as well customer training; works with Customer Support Team to create Lucas project and product System and User documentation; and ensures test plans are created, completed and executed correctly.  Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (significant and relevant work experience coupled with a differing degree will be considered); 0-5 years software engineering (.NET, C#, XML, TSQL, WebServices).  Microsoft Systems Engineer Certification a plus; experience in logistics a plus.  Please submit cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to resume@lucasware.com or mail to: Lucas Systems, Inc., 11279 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090; Website at www.lucasware.com.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER for HydroGen LLC.  Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application; designs products or systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems; plans and directs engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems; and directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.  Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering; ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public; and ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Contact: Marissa Sundberg, HR Representative, HydroGen LLC; 2 Juniper Street Versailles, PA 15132; Phone: (412) 405-1000 x 263; Fax: (412) 405-1005; Website: www.hydrogenllc.net.

TECHNICAL SALES/APPLICATIONS ENGINEER with strong customer service skills for an Erie manufacturer of valves, tubing, and fittings.  The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, have the ability to read and interpret simple drawings, and possess strong phone, email, Excel, and math skills.  Bachelor Degree and two to five years experience required.  Contact Rick at Career Concepts; Email: resumes@careerconceptsinc.com; Phone: (814) 868-2333; Fax: (814) 868-3238.

Posted 4-18-08

C# APPLICATION DEVELOPER with DVD Empire located in Warrendale, PA.  Create new Windows applications to streamline existing business processes; work within the RAD (rapid application development) process; maintain existing Windows application infrastructure; and solve complex, real-world problems.  Qualified candidates will possess: 2+ years experience with the C# language; 2+ years experience with the Microsoft .NET Library; experience with Windows Forms programming; experience with Visual Studio 2005 or greater; and a need to code.  Qualified candidates can send cover letters and resumes to www.dvdempire.com/apply.

SOFTWARE/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER for the Rovisys Company, a leading independent provider of integrated strategies, solutions, systems and services that advance the performance of industrial processes and companies.  Help clients by developing, implementing and supporting integrated custom process automation and information integration solutions.  To meet client needs for complete solutions and results, Rovisys blends the following skills and resources: process automation strategy development; control system integration; process information integration; MES or process to business information integration.  Rovisys is looking for software and/or systems engineers who have a strong desire to work directly with customers to help them meet their business needs.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, and a strong orientation to serving customers.  Bachelor Degree in Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering required; 3.0 GPA minimum.  Email resume to Nicki Rankin, HR Generalist, RoviSys, 1455 Danner Dr., Aurora, OH 44202; Phone: (330) 995-8174; Fax: (330) 995-8248; Email: hr@rovisys.com; Website: www.rovisys.com 

WEB PRODUCTION EDITOR at VertMarkets.  In this position, you’ll be responsible for gathering and formatting product and news content through in-house software tools.  You’ll also produce weekly email newsletters, launch new advertiser content, and develop relationships with partners who could add supporting content to the Web portals.  The ideal candidate will have at least two+ years of professional, deadline-driven, high-attention-to-detail business experience in a marketing, editorial, or Web-publishing environment.  Additionally, workload management skills and demonstrated experience with HTML programming, Photoshop, proofreading, and copy-editing is highly desired.  Submit resume to: John Karnes, Ad # WPE 5500, 5340 Fryling Road, Erie, PA 16510; Email: JKarnes@VertMarkets.com; Phone: (814) 897-7700 x209.

Posted 4-11-08

APPLICATIONS ENGINEER.  (Job Number: 300817-4773-13-213497)  In this position you will be responsible for the design and application of clients’ products, as well as: effectively coordinating customer requirements within all departments; proven success and experience engineering industrial products; preparation of proposals; and work effectively with outside sales force and customers.  This position also requires occasional travel.  The successful candidate will have the following education and experience: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering; minimum of two (2) years engineering experience with industrial products; experience with rotating equipment and machine shop operations is strongly preferred; strong functional and technical understanding in design processes, applications and machining; and proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office and other various software.  Contact: Volt Services Group, 1946 W. 26th St., Ste. 1, Erie, PA 16508; Phone: (814) 455-1095; Fax: (814) 456-8639; Email: erie147799@volt.com.

MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS.  Patterson Personnel, an independent recruiting firm serving clients and candidates primarily in the Ohio area, posts several available opportunities.  For more information and to apply, visit www.pattersonpersonnel.com.

ENGINEER/SR. ENGINEER (Source Code: 08-0023) with PPL in Allentown, PA.  This position will be responsible for performing, with minimal supervision, a broad range of engineering and managerial tasks to support unit operation, combustion diagnosis, furnace assessment, repair and installation of boiler components.  This position will also provide technical guidance and assistance to other PPL employees and contractors in support of the boiler programs.  Plants include facilities in Pennsylvania, and Montana.  Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical or Material Science required.  Professional Engineer license preferred for the Senior Engineer position.  Proficient in the technical aspects of boilers including design and operation, combustion analysis, failure mechanisms and high temperature aging effects; direct experience with design, operation, installation, root cause, troubleshooting and maintenance of boilers and pressure parts preferred; knowledge of predictive technology for combustion, operation, remaining life and high temperature assessments as well as probability and statistics and quantitative maintenance techniques preferred; experience with combustion analysis, operations, stress, finite element, creep and fatigue analysis techniques preferred; minimum of five years boiler experience in a power plant environment; fossil power plant experience preferred; and the ability to work on a scaffold at any height.  For more information and to apply, visit http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=153&ji=2173975&sn=I.

WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT ANALYST (Rochester, NY) with Paychex, Inc., a leading national provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.  Continually improve the forecasting and scheduling predictions across all contact centers; ensure maximum utilization of existing technologies to support efficient traffic distribution and use of staff; monitor real-time queue and adherence reports to ensure service level and response time objectives are met; and develop long-term capacity plans and provide accurate workloads predictions for annual budgeting and planning.  Bachelor Degree (Business or Computer Science preferred) with a minimum of 3 years Human Resource Systems experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Detailed knowledge in MS Excel, Access, IVR and contact center experience or 1 year programming in a computer language (Java, C/C++/C#, Visual Basic or COBOL) is required.  Additional experience needed includes modifying processes to improve efficiency, generating and analyzing reports, and translating analyses into actionable steps.  Experience with call center technologies such as Private Business eXchange (PBX), automatic call distribution (ACD), IVR, customer relationship management (CRM), and CTI (Computer Telephony Integration), Knowledge Base and Workforce Management is strongly preferred.  If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please visit www.paychex.com/careers to create a profile and apply for reference code position 08010QO.  Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posted 4-4-08

COMPUTER SOFTWARE, HARDWARE ENGINEER (Moon Township, PA) for PKMJ Technical Services, an established leader in the Software Solutions for the Nuclear Power Industry.  They are looking for an SQL Database Developer with the following responsibilities: develop complex queries, stored procedures, views, triggers and functions for various applications and processes; maintain and monitor scheduled SQL jobs; develop software applications using ASP.NET with an Oracle backend; and build and maintain SQL scripts.  Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science; have knowledge of SQL programming, Oracle 8i, 9i and 10g; must be proficient in using Oracle Server Tools; have the ability to optimize existing SQL queries and database performance tuning; and have knowledge of Visual Studios .NET, Visual Basic and JavaScript.  Experience with Crystal Reports is a plus.  To apply, please e-mail your resume to resumes@pkmj.com.  For more information about the company, visit www.pkmj.com.

Posted 4-1-08

MECHANICAL DESIGNER.  Design and support other designers to conceive, design, and detail various types of machinery/automation including automatic assembly machines.  Must be capable of 3-D modeling, preferably using SolidWorks (2006) software; have AutoCAD experience; and be knowledgeable of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc.).  Contact: Sven Swanson, Swanson-Erie Corp., 814 E. 8th Street, Erie, PA  16503; Phone: (814) 480-8787 ext. 283; Fax: (814) 452-1101; Email: sswanson@swanson-erie.com; Website: http://www.agileassembly.com.

SALES ASSOCIATE.  Oversee all aspects of the company website including day to day functionality, updates and effectiveness.  Assist in the development of all advertisements and news articles.  Interact with customers and reps on a daily basis to provide basic customer service including timely quotations, status checks and problem resolutions.  Pursue additional sales opportunities through market research, internet searches and telemarketing.  Conduct marketing research using available tools such as Harris as directed by the Inside Sales Team Leader.  Meet and visit customers on an as needed basis.  Develop a complete understanding of Synchro32 operating system, manufacturing process, capabilities, and pricing procedures.  Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter Chip Shamburg, General Manager, Erie Bronze & Aluminum at cshamburg@eriebronze.com; Phone: (814) 464-8723; Website: www.eriebronze.com.

ENGINEERING GRADUATES.  Work on challenging projects across the country; and receive professional training.  Kleinfelder is a leading professional services firm in natural and built environments for municipalities, government agencies, multinational companies and industrial concerns across the nation.  They are presently hiring candidates for the following positions: Environmental Engineers, Wetland Scientists, Chemical Engineers, Soils/Materials Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Heath & Safety Officers, and Industrial Hygienists.  For more information and to apply, visit http://www.kleinfelder.com/.

TECHNICAL positions.  The Department of Homeland Security, United States Secret Service posts several employment opportunities.  Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete the requirements of a top security clearance.  A complete description of position duties, qualifications, and application information can be found at www.secretservice.gov/join.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER for Paychex, Inc., a leading national provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.  Research, design, develop and extend software applications, according to industry standards and trends, to meet Business Unit needs; write system requirements with Project Manager, system design documentation, use cases, and operational documentation for users; use a variety of computer programming languages and applications to create the best solution for the Business Unit; and develop existing systems by analyzing and identifying areas for modification.  Bachelor Degree referred in Information Technology or Computer Science and a minimum of 2 years experience; expertise in current intranet standards, as well as platform technologies, multiple programming and database languages (e.g., SQL, Oracle, MySQL, etc); in-depth knowledge of one or more current web markup or scripting languages: HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, Javascript; knowledge of the following methodologies: OOAD, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Modeling, MVC, Information Architecture (IA); knowledge of the following Multimedia: Macromedia Director, Flash, VRML; knowledge of Java, ASP, JSP, PHP, JavaBeans, Python, VBScript.  If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please visit www.paychex.com/careers to create a profile and apply for reference code position 08010JE.  Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER.  Seaway Manufacturing has a need for a full time Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineer.  The ideal candidate will develop and track data including process variability, output rate, and on-time deliveries.  Will ensure efficiency by documenting methods and making improvements to processes.  Must be proficient in MS Excel and have a working knowledge of Auto CAD and MS Word.  Prior knowledge of production improvement processes a plus!  Will be responsible for daily and weekly reporting functions, and interact with line supervisors, shipping and customer service to track and expedite products.  Please send resume and salary requirements to Seaway Mfg, 2250 East 33^rd St , Erie, Pa , 16510 ATT: Paula Garczynski or Email resume to PGarczynski@SeawayMfg.com.

Posted 3-18-08

BUSINESS, IT, and ENGINEERING GRADUATES.  Verizon offers high growth careers in sales, marketing, engineering, technology, finance and accounting, computer science and operations.  Accelerate your learning by joining one of their development programs.  To learn more about available opportunities, visit http://www22.verizon.com/jobs.

RESIDENT ENGINEERS and PROJECT MANAGERS for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Construction and Facilitates Management.  Positions are open all across the country at various project locations ranging in scope from demolition/rebuild, renovation, and brand new VA Medical Center building construction, VBA Regional Offices and NCA Cemeteries.  Must possess a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; US Citizenship required; positions are subject to mobility agreement.  For more information about the positions and to apply, contact Carolyn Gill, HR Manager at Carolyn.Gill@va.gov.

DESIGNER.  M/E Engineering, P.C., Upstate N.Y.’s leading Mechanical and Electrical consulting engineering firm, has opportunities in their Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Engineering Groups for entry level designers in Rochester, Buffalo, Albany and Syracuse.  Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.  If interested, please submit your cover letter (in your cover letter, please reference "Designer") and resume directly through their website at: www.meengineering.com (go to the Employment Opportunities page); or you may mail your resume to: Attn: Candice J. Schneggenburger, M/E Engineering, P.C., 150 North Chestnut Street, Rochester, New York 14604.

TECHNICAL ANALYST.  As a Technical Analyst, you will have responsibilities in the technical phases of an applications development life cycle.  This includes requirements gathering and definition, business case development, data/process mapping, quality assurance documentation and testing and implementation.  Responsibilities will also include facilitation of team meetings and overall project management.  The Technical Analyst will participate in hands on application development efforts, for various web-based business applications.  For more information about Brulant, Inc., the Technical Analyst and other available positions, visit www.brulant.com.  To apply, email a resume and salary requirements to: Joe Blogna, Corporate Recruiter, Brulant, Inc., 3700 Park East Dr., Suite 300, Beachwood, Ohio 44122; Phone: (216) 896-8883; Fax: (216) 896-8991; email: joe.blogna@brulant.com.