Gentex Summer 201
Dan
Experience Information
Employer: Gentex
Job Title: Production Support Intern
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Gentex is a manufacture of auto-dimming rear view and side mirrors for automobiles.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Worked on an assembly line for the first week to become familiar with processes. Shadowed a Production Support Engineer to become familiar with troubleshooting the automation equipment. Constructed automation guarding using 8020 extruded aluminum. Completed multiple design projects using SolidWorks and had the parts fabricated by submitting tech drawings to the tooling department. A number of projects also required significant research for proper materials to use.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Knowledge of how a major manufacturer/distributor operates. Better understanding of automation and the pros/cons. Significantly better knowledge of 3D design and modeling.
Favorite Part of the Experience
Creating custom parts using CAD and then having them fabricated by the tooling department. It was always exciting to receive a part you designed back from the tooling department and seeing it in person.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
Confirmed that I want to be in a career that revolves around mechanical design and automation.