Mechanical Engineer Anya Lehrner Attains Dream Job as Roller Coaster Designer

Mechanical Engineer Anya Lehrner Attains Dream Job as Roller Coaster Designer Mechanical Engineer Anya Lehrner Attains Dream Job as Roller Coaster Designer Mechanical Engineer Anya Lehrner Attains Dream Job as Roller Coaster Designer By Benedict Bahner, ASME Public InformationAnya Lehrner, a konzeption engineer at Great Coasters International, traces zu sich love of roller coasters back to her childhood summers. Each year her family would travel from its home in Littleton, Colo., to visit relatives in Dayton, Ohio. During their visit the Lehrners would inevitably make a trip to the nearby amusement park, Kings Island, located outside of Cincinnati.It was there that Anya took a ride on the parks famed wooden roller coaster, The Beast a ride that would steer her toward the unconventional career choice of roller coaster design. It was riding the Beast that really got me hooked, she said of the ride, which was once the worlds tallest, fastest, and longest wooden roller coaster. It wasnt the first roller coaster that I got on, but it was the first really big one. I just have such hintergrund memories of riding that coaster.During high school Anya, who had already demonstrated an aptitude for math and science, decided that engineering would be the best route to realizing her dream of becoming a roller coaster designer. She attended the Colorado School of Mines, where she majored in mechanical engineering.Rolling Toward a CareerAfter receiving her bachelors degree in 2011, Anya was hired by Dream Park International, a Korean-based master planning company for theme parks and water parks. As a project engineer at the companys U.S. office outside of Atlanta, Anya oversaw the design, manufacturing and installation of play structures for water parks including an installation she helped supervise in Singapore just a few months after she was hired.After two years with Dream Park, Anyas dream job became a reality when she was hired by Great Coasters, which designs and fabri cates wooden roller coasters for theme parks located throughout the world. Although steel roller coasters outnumber wooden coasters by more than 20 to 1 according to the Roller Coaster Database, classic woodies remain a favorite of roller coaster enthusiasts, particularly in North America, where more than two-thirds of the worlds 179 wooden coasters are located.You cant beat an old woodie roller coaster, Anya said. Making rides that the whole family can enjoy is something we really pride ourselves on. Once youre tall enough, anyone from a little kid all the way to grandma can get on, have fun and even get back on, which means you enjoyed it. Youre not bumped all over the place and so shaken up that you would not want to ride it again.Originally hired to assist with the design and assembly of the Great Coasters Mini-llennium Flyer train cars for mini-roller coasters, Anya currently spends her time composing technical drawings of roller coaster trains and parts, and performing the me chanical tasks necessary to ensure that the various roller coaster components such as the motor assembly of the cars, lap bar safety restraints and the queue gates where the train cars line up operate correctly.In addition to fabricating new coasters, Anya and the other five engineers at Great Coasters perform renovations, retracking and reprofiling of popular existing wooden roller coasters in order to make the old coasters ride smoothly again. Great Coasters recent restorations include the renovation of the Ghost Rider coaster this year at Knots Berry Farm in Buena Vista, Calif., and work last year on the historic Cyclone in Coney Island, N.Y.The most rewarding experience so far in her career, Anya said, was having the chance last December to be among the first riders of one of the coasters her team designed and built the Viper at Wanda City Theme Park, which is scheduled to open this year in Nanchang, China. The Viper was the first project that I got to see all the way from the beginning, from the proposal to being built, she said. The park isnt open yet, but I got to go over there at the end of the project and experience the ride once it was finished. First off, its really cool to see everything from concept to completion. But then getting to ride the coaster, I thought, Wow, this took a lot of work, but its finally done and just got to experience the fun of it.Having FunBut at the end of the day, she continued. Im working to create something that gives people the chance to have fun, act like a little kid and do something that makes them happy, Anya said. I think life can be taken so seriously, so anything that can remind us how to have fun is just a really cool thing to be involved in.Anya has some advice for engineering students and early career engineers who were interested in pursuing interesting and non-traditional career paths stay the course.I would just encourage anyone pursuing a path like roller coaster design or any sort of career that is inte resting or out there to really be persistent and stick with it, and dont be deterred if its really what you want to do, Anya said. It took me three interviews to actually land a job here. It is possible to get these really interesting jobs, but its not something that comes easily to most people. You really just have to go after it and be persistent if its what you want to do.

How to Build Your Employer Target List Find Your Dream Job

How to Build Your Employer Target List Find Your Dream JobHow to Build Your Employer Target List - Find Your Dream JobAt this point in your job search, it is a good idea to have an employer target list. Whats that? A target list is a list of companies that you would love to work for. These may be companies that tend to offer jobs that fit your interests, organizations thathave the company culture you desire, and/or organizations with a mission you believe in. They are employers you would love to work for, given the opportunity. A Target List Saves You Time Why make a list? With a target list in hand, you will actually save yourself time in your job search. Even if it feels productive to apply to every job opening you come across, you are actually wasting your time and energy. Instead, you should apply only to jobs at companies that you believe are a good fit for you. There is no need to waste your time applying and interviewing for jobs that do not match yourqualifications and/ or goals. Even if you accept a job at a company that is not right for you, chances are that you will not want to stay there very long. It is better to take the time to find your ideal companies and apply to jobs there to find along-lasting job that you love. Creating Your Target List Below are several ways to create your target list. 1) Search for Best Company lists. Many websites list the best companies to work for in a variety of different industries. For example, Fortune ranks companies in a variety of categories, including the Fortune 100, Fortune 500, and Fortune 1000 (based on gross revenue), the best small companies, the best companies for millennials, and more. Glassdoor and Forbes also offer lists of top companies. Look through the lists that match your interests, read the descriptions of each company, and write down the companies that fit your industry interests and your ideal company culture. 2) Locate your Chamber of Commerce. Your local chamber of commerce should ha ve a list of local companies. Take a look at this list to see if there are any local companies that fit your interests. You can use this directory to find your local chamber of commerce. Some chambers of commerce have job listings online, so check those if they are available. 3) Join professional associations. If you belong to any professional associations, look on their websites to find a list of member companies. If you do not belong to any associations, review this directory of associations listed by state, category, and type. Find associations in your industry, and see if you can access each associations list of companies. 4) Browse LinkedIn. If you have any contacts who work in your field, look at their LinkedIn profiles (or other social media profiles) to see where they work. Similarly, look at members of LinkedIn groups who are related to your industry, and see where they are working. 5) Check within your network. Talk to your friends, neighbors, family, and business and prof essional connections. Where do they work? Do any of those organizations sound like a good fit? If they do, ask about job openings or even the possibility of a referral. Narrow Your List Once you have created a list through these methods, it is time to narrow your list to include onlythe companies that are truly a perfect or near-perfect fit. To do this, you will need to research the companies on your list. First, visit each companys website. Read each companys mission statement and any otherinformation the site may have about the work environment, the people the company hires, and anything else you can learn about the company culture. You can also visit LinkedIns Companies section to find company information. This section provides information on each company culture, as well as job openings and connections you have at each company. Glassdoor is also a good site for reading company reviews, ratings, salary information, and more. Based on this information, cross out any companies on your list that are not a strong fit. Expand Your List One More Time If you feel that your list is now too short, or that it only contains extremely well-known companies, consider expanding your list a bit. Look on LinkedIns Companies section or on Glassdoor to find some of the organizations that are competing against the organizations on your list. Research these companies, and if any of them seem like a good fit, add them to the list. The Final List Ultimately, these steps should result in a list of 10 - 20 companies that you will proceed to target in your job search. As you continue to job search, feel free to remove or add companies as you get a better feel for the type of organization you would like to work for.

11 interview questions to help you decide if a job is right for you

11 interview questions to help you decide if a job is right for you11 interview questions to help you decide if a job is right for youWhen it comes to job interviews, we all know comingpreparedis key to making a great impression. Butthe questions you askduring yur interview are just as important as the answers you give - because asking the right questions can tell you if the role and the company culture are the right fit for you.Asking the culture question plainly (So, whats the company culture like here?) isnt likely to get you a very nuanced answer.Adam Grant, the organizational psychologist, Wharton professor, andNew York Timesbestselling author ofGive and TakeandOriginals, gave a great example of how to frame the question differently Ask people to tell you a story about something that happened at their organization but wouldnt elsewhere, hewrote.For more ideas, we asked members of the Thrive Global community to share their best tried-and-tested interview questions to discover if a job and company is right for you.In the last week at work, what made you feel challenged and what made you smile?Ask questions that invite meaningful conversation and insightful, genuine responses. This will help you tell if the company or job aligns with your goals and values. Here are three of my favoritesWhen you reflect back on your last week at work, what made you feel challenged, and what made you smile?What recent examples of untersttzung or coaching in action have you seen in your daily work here?Whose leadership style in this organization inspires you and why?- Shea Ki, interview coach, Ashburn, VAWhat are the five skills Ill use most here?Job descriptions dont always give us a true understanding of the job, so asking a question that could help us align our chosen skill set with the position is a great starting point. Our chosen skill set is not necessarily all were good at, but rather, skills we want to spend the most time on in our next position. Heres the question Wh at are the five skills I will use most often in this position?- Sharon Wilson, learning experience consultant, Hainesville, ILHow have your company values played out?I think these three questions are worth askingCould you share some stories and/or examples of how the company values have played out with your employees and customers?What level of support and professional growth is available in the position I applied for?How does the organisation give back to their employees and the community, financially and otherwise?- Shivani Bhagi, career success and leadership coach, London, UKWhat are the highlights and lowlights of your last staff survey?Ive started to frame questions around culture by asking, Describe your culture in three words, and What were the highlights and lowlights of your last staff survey?- Alison Stokes, corporate communications, London, UKHow are problems surfaced and solved here?When I have a job interview, the first thing I do is conduct my own in-depth research of the company, which helps me know what to ask. Outside of the standard questions about the job description, pay, benefits, vacation, etc., Id also like to know about these topicsHow are problems acknowledged and solved in the role I applied for?Why has this company been successful?How do you see me contributing to the companys success now and in the future?Where is the company heading?Depending on what the organization is about, Ill ask more intimate questions about the process or services provided. Ive posed these questions in the past, and each time, the dialogue made the interviewer feel like I knew more about their company than they did.- Craig Dubecki, singer, speaker, author, life coach, Ontario, CanadaHow much autonomous innovation is allowed and expected?I always ask about the level of autonomous innovation allowed and expected. As a creative thinker, Im constantly coming up with new ideas for content, different channels to explore, and new systems to improve efficiency. My favorite roles have been in jobs where Im allowed to propose a project and work on it independently, as long as it doesnt interfere with my primary duties. If the company has rigid rules of operation, I know I wont excel there.- Alexis Anthony, marketing manager, Washington, D.C.What two things make you love coming to work?I always suggest asking interviewers to tell you the two things that make them love coming to work each day. An interviewer will tell you the usual, HR-approved points about the company, but knowing their why will give you a real example of whats positive about the company. It also usually opens a door of conversation about common ground/interests, and the interviewer will remember you because you asked about them.- Tina Leigh McDonald, leadership facilitator and youth career coach, Milton Keynes, UKHow does this company demonstrate commitment to employee well-being?I think your company should know you as both an employee and a person. I recently read a stati stic saying that the average American will spend a staggering 90,000+ hours at work in their lifetime. Sadly, I wasnt shocked. Our careers play a substantial role in professional, social, and personal development. Work fuels your relationships, adventures, and experiences with disposable income and contributes to your future with discretionary income. My advice is to make sure your company gets to know you as a person first so that theyre mindful of how you spend your time outside of work, and what youre planning for your future. I always ask, How does this company demonstrate their commitment to employee well-being? and follow up with, Can you describe this companys unique definition of work-life balance? This will help you understand how the company can fit into your life - not just one chapter of your career.- Melissa Muncy, content marketing, San Francisco, CAWhat problem is your team trying to solve?Heres a great question to ask a hiring manager in order to trigger open-ended dialogue What problem is your team and/or company trying to solve? This helps you picture the potential impact you can make, but also help you take the pulse of the team. When I look back at my key career pivots, asking this specific question has always helped me gain perspective on how I could contribute, relate my experiences to what the team could benefit from, and be of value to others. Theres a reason why we all do what we do, so its important to find fulfillment in values, purpose, and objectives. The best work happens when people come together, hustle, and work towards solving problems they deeply care about.- Vinutha Narayan, senior global program manager, San Francisco, CAHow does good work get recognized and rewarded?Step One is to decide what the right fit means to you - for me, its always three-foldWorking for and with great peopleHaving the flexibility to do your work within deadlines but without necessarily needing to be in the office all the timeThe ability to acce lerate career growthAsk the manager and the team about their leadership style, how they make sure the team delivers their best work, and how members encourage each other to do well. For flexibility, ask the team about how they manage personal commitments that have to be done during work hours, with work deadlines. For career growth, ask them how good work gets recognized and rewarded.- NR, business development, Purchase, NYTell me about someone who came to the company and succeeded quickly.When you ask questions during a job interview, the employer has to sell the role to you. Therefore, you should ask many open-ended questions. Here are my favoritesHow will my manager measure my success in this role? The answer to this question reveals what you should focus on (e.g. sales, revenue, getting new clients, publishing content daily).Can you tell me about someone who came to your company and did a great job of contributing to your team quickly? The answer to this question gets at compan y culture, values, and a path to success.- Milena Rangelov, civil engineer and researcher, Washington, D.C.Follow ushereand subscribeherefor all the latest berichterstattung on how you can keep Thriving.This article first appeared on Thrive Global.

Improving Drying Methods in Manufacturing

Improving Drying Methods in Manufacturing Improving Drying Methods in Manufacturing Improving Drying Methods in ManufacturingThe drying of moist, porous materials is one of the most energy-intensive processes in manufacturing. Current drying methods are inefficient, consuming large amounts of time and energy, and can mean longer production cycles and slower delivery of products. Industries that rely heavily on drying are food processing, paper, textiles, biopharmaceuticals, chemicals, and powders. Drying can also be a huge cost factor, for example, in the paper industry, where 30 percent of all energy consumed goes into drying. In addition, how complete the drying process is can greatly impact the quality of the final product.Efforts in many foreign countries are well under way in improving efficiency and reducing the costs of their drying processes, which could put the U.S. at a competitive global disadvantage. In recognition of ansicht challenges, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has established the Center for Advanced Research in Drying (CARD) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA. As a sponsored industry/university cooperative research center, its mission is to improve drying technologies and strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector. The only major research center at an American university focused on industrial drying, CARD is also a partner among the U.S. National Network for Manufacturing Innovation Institutes and is a member of the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute. Our mission is to achieve transformative breakthroughs in drying technologies, says Jamal Yagoobi, head of the mechanical engineering department at WPI and director of CARD. Major innovations in drying, when commercialized, will positively affect production costs, process efficiency, energy sustainability, and product quality for U.S. manufacturing. Scientists are looking for ways to improve the drying process for porous materials. ruf Worceste r Polytechnic InstituteKey Objectives CARD has two main goals Help U.S. manufacturing become environmentally sustainable by improving the energy efficiency of various drying and relevant heat/mass transfer processes Help U.S. manufacturing improve the quality of their corresponding products by understanding the interrelationship between drying and final product characteristics The research areas will include Drying conditions, processes, applications and techniques Optimizing product quality and energy consumption during drying by solving multi-scale transport model issues Novel use of nano- and micro-sensor technology in drying applications Innovative concepts in drying of moist porous material Moisture management for food quality, stability, and safety Phase behavior of biopolymers and impact on product quality Mechanical modeling and computer software tracking Product microstructure characterization No-phase-change dehydration schemes and other novel drying concepts Innovative impinging jets with and without chemical reactions for drying, heating, and cooling applications Energy auditingAn example of a research challenge is being able to take in situ measurements via unique sensors developed at CARD that help engineers understand how product temperature, moisture contact, and physical properties change during a given drying process.Such information, coupled with the numerical models, will provide the foundation for the next-generation of innovative drying technologies, Yagoobi says.Saving Energy Key to Success About 2 percent of the 100 quadrillion BTUs (or quads) of energy used each year in the U.S. is wasted by industrial drying processes. The goal of CARD is to improve the efficiency of those processes by 10 percent, which would save 0.2 quads of energy each year, Yagoobi says. Since steam is the prime media used in industrial heating and drying, making drying more efficient will also help reduce annual water usage in the United States by about 10 billion kilograms, or the equivalent of the water in 4,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.CARD represents a consortium of nearly 200 academic, industry, and nonprofit partners that are eager to work together to achieving transformative breakthroughs in drying technologies. Direct transfer of these results to industry will enable more rapid adoption of new sustainable processes.In the short term, major innovations in this field, when commercialized, will positively affect production costs, process efficiency, energy sustainability, and product quality, says Yagoobi. In the long run, the magnitude of these changes could very well foster a new era of U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and job creation.Mark Crawford is an independent writer.

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