Archived 11/26/24

Mechanical Engineering Intern

June 2021 • Carlsbad, CA

What I liked

The freedom to work on my own project for the duration of the summer and actually build a usable prototype.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been a little more introductory information that would have helped me learn more about proper company procedures, CAD design rules, and logistical things like that, rather than learning about them along the way.

Advice

Always ask a lot of questions because it shows the full-time staff that you are passionate about the project they have given to you. Also always be willing to help your fellow interns out or any other coworkers who need help with tasks.

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SEPP Electrical Engineering Intern

May - August 2022 • Houston, TX

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It was a great experience to be in a different state and meeting new people. If the company gives you a housing stipend, I recommend looking into university housing to make friends.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2022 • Annapolis, MD

What I liked

I liked the experience of learning Python and connecting with other interns. In addition, working from home was a plus because I did not have to commute.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Industrial Engineer Co-op

January - August 2021 • Cedar Rapids, IA

What I liked

I appreciated being thrown into the manufacturing operation and being able to pursue any project I found interest in. Everyone on the team was incredibly willing to mentor me, share their knowledge, and bring me out on the floor to show me how things worked. I learned how to troubleshoot machinery and was encouraged to get to know the operators, so I can best fulfill their requests (including ordering/making better tools or submitting concerns to the production managers on different shifts).

What I wish was different

I wish there were more student experience activities. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, there were a lot less team-bonding experiences compared to previous years. I would have loved to get to know my fellow Industrial Engineers a bit more outside of work.

Advice

Get out of your comfort zone and get to know as many people as you can! The most rewarding part of this experience was being a reliable outlet for the operators and getting to know some of them on a personal level.

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Aerospace Engineering Intern

May - August 2022 • Riverside, CA

What I liked

I loved the work environment, everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful and there were very concious efforts everywhere to get rid of toxcicity and any sort of unwelcoming culture. I got to work on some awesome programs and learned a lot of applicable skills both in engineering and in the workplace.