Controls Engineering Co-op at Progressive Surface
Taylor
Experience Information
Employer: Progressive Surface
Job Title: Controls Engineering Co-op
Major: Electrical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Progressive Surface is a medium sized company that employs around 200 people. There are many departments here including engineering, sales, and assembly.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Task that I have worked on at Progressive Surface include working on project schematics and layouts, setting up computers for the machines, and wiring components for testing purposes.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I have learned a lot about the machines that the company produces, as well as all of the individual components that make up these machines. These components include solenoids, different types of valves, different types of sensors, relays, and more. I have also learned a lot about how everyone in the company does their own part in order to produce the surface treatment machines.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of the co-op so far has been learning how to use AutoCAD Electrical. Learning how this program works and using it to make the electrical layouts and schematics is really interesting. It is also cool to be able to go down to the machine and see how all the wiring follows the schematics. It really puts all of the work into perspective.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience only has further cemented the idea that I want to be an electrical engineer.
Internship Format
In Person