Very cooperative and nice coworkers that made transitioning into a new environment and learning new skills easy
What I wish was different
There is not much I wish were different about the position
Advice
Make sure to work hard and make note of project deadlines
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Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
May - December 2019 • Kalona, IA
What I liked
I received a lot of freedom to learn and make mistakes. There was a lot of encouragement to ask questions and to collaborate between departments. I had the opportunity to own 2 medium sized projects throughout my co-op.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more cross-over of responsibilities between design, manufacturing, and quality. I would have loved to get more experience in design or quality.
Advice
Collaborate with other departments as much as possible. For me, consulting with the machine shop and mechanical designers before designing fixtures was important to not waste materials and to take advantage of the tool sizes they already have.
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Design engineer
May - December 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Very welcoming, enjoyable environment. You feel comfortable asking questions to anyone. They treat you like a full time employee.
What I wish was different
Sometimes there is too little guidance when given a task or project.
Advice
Learn the products early and well. It’ll help with every other task you do.
