Mechanical Engineer CO-OP 3
Patrick
Experience Information
Employer: Magna Mirrors
Job Title: Advanced Product Development Intern
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Magna is a very diverse automotive company with 129,000 employees worldwide. Magna provides an extensive range of solutions for engineering services, vehicle contract manufacturing and fuel systems. Magna Mirrors focuses on developing value-added products including complete exterior and interior mirror systems, actuators, EC glass, and door handle systems. Magna Mirrors products increasingly incorporate sophisticated electronic functions. Over 26 million interior mirrors and 28 million exterior mirrors are produced annually worldwide by Magna Mirrors.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Designed a test bench for a new Photometry Lab. Developed a positioning fixture for lighting devices.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Design and build process, GD&T, 2D CAD drawings.
Favorite Part of the Experience
Seeing the test bench that I designed built in person.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This has shown me what aspects of engineering I like and dislike. This will help with future decisions related to job placement in the engineering field.