[Try Astronomy] FYI

  Please pardon this unsolicited email. 
  The Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET) at McDonald Observatory part of the 
University of Texas at Austin has an immediate opening for a qualified 
mechanical engineer. The text of this advertisement is part of this email. A 
formatted PDF version of this document is also attached.
  You are receiving this email because your address was found while searching 
for astronomy organizations or clubs throughout the United States. Please pass 
this job advertisement to anyone that may be interested.
  Thank you,
  George Damm
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  George Damm
  Electrical Engineer
  U.T. McDonald Observatory, H.E.T.
  HC 75, Box 1337-MCD
  Fort Davis, TX 79734
  432-426-3693
  gdamm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
   
  McDonald Observatory is looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to work at 
the Hobby- Eberly Telescope facility in the mountains of West Texas. The 
Hobby-Eberly Telescope, at McDonald Observatory is part of The University of 
Texas at Austin and is the 4th largest telescope in the world. If you have had 
practical hands-on experience in an operational environment and good analytical 
skills, you may be qualified for this position. The job entails working with 
large leadscrew-driven electromechanical systems with 6-axis placement accuracy 
to the micron level within a 4m x 4m x 0.3m volume. Sustaining ancillary 
systems required to support the telescope would also be in your job 
description. The job applicant must have the skills necessary to keep this 
state of the art facility operating continuously through out the year.
  The job requirements include: Analysis of performance of research telescope 
facility subsystems.
  Identify performance shortfalls & develop solutions to address these 
deficiencies. Propose, plan, schedule, & coordinate the completion of these 
projects. Develop new designs and approaches to modify original research 
equipment, and direct and assist in the fabrication of these custom designs. 
Develop and revise documentation for HET mechanical systems. 
  Maintain engineering
  design drawings and documentation along with technical and administrative 
personnel.
  Job qualifications include: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering with four 
years of experience in mechanical engineering, experience maintaining 
electro-mechanical, pneumatic systems, HVAC systems and emergency generators, 
experience with fabrication tools and techniques, experience with mechanical 
design and analysis software.
  On site housing is available within a community of about 30 employees located 
approximately 1 mile from the 6500ft mountain peak on which the telescope sits. 
The option is also available to live locally within the area. The local towns 
of Fort Davis, Alpine and Marfa offer a diverse flavor and a real sense of 
community. Also within commuting distance is Sul Ross University, a
  4 year college with various degree plans.
  The University of Texas offers competitive benefits with good health care and 
retirement plans.
  To apply, and for a complete job description please visit 
http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs/
  and refer to job #060928014209. The University of Texas at Austin is an equal 
opportunity/affirmative action employer . This is a security sensitive 
position; Conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.
   


Timothy Vargo 
Research Coordinator 
Urban Ecology Center 
1500 E Park Place 
Milwaukee WI 53211 
(414) 964-8505 Fax: (414) 964-1084 

tlvvargo@xxxxxxxxx 
http://www.urbanecologycenter.org

                
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