Final Co-op Rotation
Bruce
Experience Information
Employer: ODL
Job Title: Engineering Co-op
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
ODL specializes in insulated glass units for the window and door industry. A significant part of the innovation and sales include blinds between glass. ODL, Inc. has been in business nearly 70 years. It is based out of Zeeland, Michigan and has other locations in the United States as well as Mexico, Europe and Asia.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
The two project that I worked on most were improvements to an existing product as well as the launch of a new product. I was around for the entire design phase for the new product.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
How to fill out a DFMEA as well as a DVP&R
Favorite Part of the Experience
Working as the acting engineer for the design phase of a new product launch
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
After being able to gain a better perspective of what a product engineer does, I think that a product engineer is a career that I would like to pursue.