I had the opportunity to work with different people with different skills most who were willing to share.
What I wish was different
The whole experience was great. I learned so much by being just as hands on as I should have
Advice
Talk to the shop to make the designing process easier and learn more
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Industrial Engineering Co-Op
January - August 2018 • Racine, WI
What I liked
The employees at Modine were friendly--almost everyone greets each other in the hallway.
What I wish was different
My role did not include any collaboration with fellow co-ops. I would have liked to have more interaction with other departments to gain a basic understanding of other job roles.
Advice
Get involved in some of the activities offered--it's a great way to connect with other employees that you don't interact with on a daily basis. My two favorite activities were the running club and corporate cup.
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Manufacturing/Process Engineering Co-op
January 2018 - April 2020 • Racine, WI
What I liked
The boss I had here was a fantastic mentor. My project was very research-based and required me to find the right people to teach me what I needed to know. My boss always knew how to put me in touch with the right people or find someone who did. He allowed me the flexibility to work independently but keep him informed on the new information that I was learning and he pushed me by asking great questions.
What I wish was different
The company as a whole is behind on its innovation and technological superiority. As a young adult, the eye-catching characteristics of a company can be how up to date a company is and the resources that you have access to. Having some of the oldest workstations and using cheaper programs just makes the company feel like it doesn't want to be apart of "the now". I also think that heat exchangers are not that exciting of a product so as a result, the work is less exciting. In my experience, there was also a lack of good communication from higher up than me which led to money issues when I tried finishing my project.
Advice
It's a solid internship for someone in school and looking to find a unique product area. There is not a ton of innovation in the company and it's not a high-tech environment, but this can teach you a good lesson to work with what you have. There are some opportunities to travel (if it's in the states it'll probably be by car).
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Application Engineer Co-op
May 2018 • Racine, WI
What I liked
Learned lots of new things about working in an engineering workplace.
What I wish was different
Larger workload.
Advice
Make sure to communicate with your fellow co-workers to effectively complete a job.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
August 2019 • Racine, WI
What I liked
Very hands on, given a lot of projects, projects were oriented towards my interests and future goals/plans, friendly environment
What I wish was different
More access to smaller projects to pick up when there is free time
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions, you won't know a lot about the products but you learn a lot as you work through the projects
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IT
October 2017 • Racine, WI
What I liked
I really enjoy the culture and the experience thus far. It’s been an amazing experience and I have learned so much and continue to learn.
What I wish was different
Applied and learned a little bit more before the internship.
Advice
APPLY FOR INTERNSHIPS!!! They are great experience and will put you a step ahead of someone else who has no experience.
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Material Planning & Logistics Intern
July 2019 • Racine, WI
What I liked
It's a great company that has a welcoming culture. I am able to learn a variety of job duties and feel valued.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Assembler
July - August 2019 • Kingston, RI
What I liked
Engineering experience and friendly environment.
What I wish was different
long days doing same thing over and over
Advice
it’s a good way to make connections for future engineering/manufacturing internships
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Assembler (Manufacturing)
May - July 2018 • Buena Vista, VA
What I liked
i was able to earn overtime for most of the time i worked there
What I wish was different
better management of resources to improve amount of down time between order fulfillment's
Advice
working 10 hour days is not for everyone but it is worthwhile
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Supply Chain Operations Intern
March 2018 • Racine, WI
What I liked
Traveling to Mexico and hard projects
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Ask questions and get ththe most out of your internships
