Engineering Co-op
Jack
Experience Information
Employer: JR Automation
Job Title: Cost and Concept Engineer
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
JR Automation is designs and builds automation process's for various companies. For the gist of it, they build the machines that are placed in factories.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I was in the cost and concept development department. This is also called quoting or applications engineering. I quoted various machines for companies were looking for a machine or system to fit their needs. This meant if a company need a part assembled, test, or moved that they would tell JR the specifications and request a quote. I created the concepts and the basic layout of the machine they required and would put a price to it. This involved working with teams of design, build, and controls engineers.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I learned a lot about automation process's and how much capital and labor cost. I mainly use Microsoft word and excel and some other programs for concept image development.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part was creating the concepts for large automation process and learning about all the cool technology I had never heard of.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
It has showed me how much I value the type of people I work with and the work atmosphere. This also spurred my interest in the automation industry. This co-op rotation also showed me a few new interesting subjects of engineering I had not considered for a career path.