Engineering Co-Op Experience
Jake
Experience Information
Employer: Ravenna Pattern and Manufacturing
Job Title: Jr. Engineer
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Ravenna Pattern and Manufacturing is a pattern shop that builds and machines tooling for primarily automotive engine blocks. Ravenna Pattern has also built die parts, machined molds for various other automotive components, and has recently begun constructing End of Arm Tool robotic heads.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
This semester I conducted a great deal of CAD modeling. I formed a variety of presentations for both my coworkers and out of company engineers to view. I was consulted by machinists and assembly workers on questions regarding drawings and tools. Communications skills were important as I met with customer engineers almost weekly to discuss tooling updates and changes.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Communication skills, presentation skills, CAD modeling, machining knowledge and terminology, workload balance, project management, brainstorming.
Favorite Part of the Experience
Working with coworkers and customer engineers on changes and updates for their tooling. I also enjoyed the difficult projects assigned me. It is a very rewarding feeling knowing that you constructed/modeled something that landed your company an order from another company.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This has greatly enhanced my engineering skills that will help train me in becoming a more experienced and sought after engineer.