Experiencing the full spectrum of electronic design
Dongyao
Experience Information
Employer: EBW Electronics
Job Title: Engineering Co-Op
Major: Electrical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
EBW Electronics is a widely respected expert in electronics design and manufacturing. The company has 200+ employees, with 10+ experienced, friendly and patient engineers and program managers. The cross-functional team structure allows you to work with other teams closely and expand your skillsets.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
-Designed and built a tester printed circuit board. -Redesign and built a commercial product (football stadium lighting) with appropriate supervisions and -Assisted in designing a buck converter for automotive application. -Assisted in the research and development project with EMI shield. -Assisted process engineers in validating testers.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
- Learned how to design switch mode power supply - Learned more about PCB design and manufacturing rules. - Gained proficiency in several CAD software. - Gained hands-on prototyping experience.
Favorite Part of the Experience
I was given more responsibilities to the projects I participated. And the projects I worked on this semester was very diversified (Schematic design, PCB design, quality inspection and rework, engineering and manufacturing prototypes). I also really enjoyed seeing some of the designs being manufactured.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
My experience helps me understand the role of an electronic designer. As well as realizing that the technicality of PCB design is challenging and interesting. As for my career, I am not completely set in stone yet. I would like to explore further in the software aspect of Engineering since I did not do learn much about software programming at EBWE.