Irwin Seating: Co-op I
Heather
Experience Information
Employer: Irwin Seating Company
Job Title: Engineering Intern
Major: Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Irwin Seating designs and manufactures public seating for movie theatres, auditoriums, arenas, performing arts centers, convention centers,stadium seating, lecture room furniture, bleachers, and telescopic platforms. The company also provides restoration services.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
My main tasks consisted of drawing and modeling work. I did a full overhaul of the material information on the drawings of plastic parts, helped other engineers with making dimensioned drawings, I made drawings of assembled chair options illustrating the important dimensions for architects and installers, modeled and helped design a prototype that would reduce tooling costs, and I also modeled and made dimensioned drawings for new reduced weight parts which were being developed. Along with this, I also did some work with the 3D printer. I printed objects for other engineers and designed and printed an aesthetic part for a prototype
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I learned how to use the PTC Creo and Windchill software the company uses. My CAD modeling skills improved, and I learned a lot about making drawings. I also learned about 3D printing with a Makerbot. On top of this, I also learned about the processes a company has to go through to develop new parts.
Favorite Part of the Experience
I really enjoyed the office environment and that I was able to work with different engineers for many different types of project. My favorite project was helping design a prototype.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
It helped me understand the type of work I would like to do in my future and the type of work environment that is beneficial to me.