I was allowed to use heavy machinery, and I was allowed to manage my own projects.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more projects that had me work directly with other engineers.
Advice
Try to get comfortable with asking questions. It will help you o every project.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Zeeland, MI
What I liked
I loved the freedom and responsibility I was given. It felt like I was a full-time employee rather than an intern.
What I wish was different
It would have been nice to work with more EEs.
Advice
Don't be afraid to apply your knowledge and share your opinions. New employees offer great insight and can be very valuable members of the decision making process.
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Parts Inspector
June 2018 - October 2019 • Zeeland, MI
What I liked
The people were very nice.
What I wish was different
That the job wasn't so monotonous.
Advice
Be optimistic and persevere. People appreciating your hard work is also rewarding during busy times is also rewarding.
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Finance Intern
November 2018 - September 2019 • Zeeland, MI
What I liked
Great experience. Had the opportunity to have a lot of responsibility and work as if I was a full time employee. I got a chance to implement what I have learned at Calvin in my accounting education.
What I wish was different
I wish it wasn't a 35 minute commute every day. Other than that, I wish the on boarding processes would have gotten me up to speed a little bit faster. It took me almost a month to fully understand all of their systems and processes.
Advice
Never be afraid to ask questions. I learned a ton just from asking other employees how to do something or ask for help when I was stuck. People are usually very happy to help and it makes a huge difference.
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Engineering Intern
December 2018 • Zeeland, MI
What I liked
I like the culture and the fast paced work
What I wish was different
I wish I was doing more product design and testing, I am not going to be just a production supervisor
Advice
When your company gives you overtime, take it and run
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Zeeland, MI
What I liked
The autonomy with which I operated; however, if I had an issue everyone was willing to help.
What I wish was different
I wish they had not pressed me for a response to their offer so quickly as I had no time to consider other internships.
Advice
Apply early and be willing to work on any project.
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Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Zeeland, MI
What I liked
I liked the fact that I was pushed outside of my comfort zone which put me into a position to learn more about who I am as a person as well as an engineer.
What I wish was different
I wish that the company had more of a traditional corporate structure. This made it difficult to get things done as well as gain insight on what to do when work slows. Also, I wasn't a big fan of manufacturing, I'd rather do design work.
Advice
If you like freedom in a job, this is the place to work. If you like to be told what to do, this is not the place for you.
