Interning at Trans-Matic Co-op II
Michael
Experience Information
Employer: Transmatic
Job Title: Intern
Major: Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Trans-Matic is a privately owned company with three locations in Holland, Mi, Mesa, Arizona and Suzhou, China. They deep draw metal stamping company ranging from large to very small parts. The parts are created using a presses at various tonnages. The parts range from all industries which keeps the company diverse and flexible.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
My second rotation at Trans-Matic involved: updating 3D cad prints using the Pro-E software, creating drawer layouts for organization of parts, and analyzing functionality of the company for continuous improvement. Rotations at Trans-Matic have you explore different aspects of the company. Thus no rotation is exactly the same experience.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Going into this internship I had already had a previous knowledge of excel and 3D Drafting, but this experience improved upon them greatly. Also, everyday there is a new opportunity to learn about the standards of the company and the engineering industry as a whole when it comes to creating parts.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of the co-op experience was the analysis of the company for continuous improvement. It provided a broader sense of how the company works and how individuals interact with one another.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
The second rotation of my co-op further convinced me that engineering was the correct career choice. The more time spent in the industry the more involved and interesting it becomes.