Interview for vibrations position
Interview for vibrations position
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It looks like I'm going to have an interview in a couple weeks for a vibrations laboratory engineering position. I've already had a "get to know you" phone interview so I know the basic job description. Currently I'm in a lab position so a lot of my skills will transfer over, but unfortunately I haven't done vibrations since college, 6 years ago. The hiring manager knows all this and knows he'll have to mentor me and bring me up to speed.
The company is a very large corporation so the lab is pretty extensive. They test widgets for aerospace, military, etc, not buildings. I will be the only engineer there, under supervision from the manager, but there are three very experienced technicians.
Does anybody have any advice on what to study in preparation for the interview? I'll be studying up on my dynamics and vibes textbooks, but are there any other books or resources you'd recommend?
The company is a very large corporation so the lab is pretty extensive. They test widgets for aerospace, military, etc, not buildings. I will be the only engineer there, under supervision from the manager, but there are three very experienced technicians.
Does anybody have any advice on what to study in preparation for the interview? I'll be studying up on my dynamics and vibes textbooks, but are there any other books or resources you'd recommend?





RE: Interview for vibrations position
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RE: Interview for vibrations position
You might care to do a little research on data acquisition tools/methodology as well
RE: Interview for vibrations position
RE: Interview for vibrations position
Be sure to listen well, have a bunch of well thought out questions prepared and show your eagerness to learn. Personality may be more than half the battle.
Ed
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RE: Interview for vibrations position
In addition to B&K's web site, try PCB's (PCB Piezotronics). They make the accels you are likely to be using.
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RE: Interview for vibrations position
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RE: Interview for vibrations position
RE: Interview for vibrations position
This is a very specialized field. Know the military specs and materials. Tight tolerancing is a must in a lot of cases.
Chris
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RE: Interview for vibrations position
f = (K/M)^0.5
where f = freq (rad/sec)
K = spring const (lb/in), eg
M = mass, w/g
This is basic to vibrations. Another topic worth reading about is Karman vortices, the cause of dancing suspension bridges and tall stack vibrations. Marks Hdbk gives a concise discussion on this. Also, get conversant on resonance: natural freq vs. driving freq.
RE: Interview for vibrations position
RE: Interview for vibrations position
Good Luck!
Tobalcane
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RE: Interview for vibrations position