Engineering Co-op
Neal
Experience Information
Employer: Perrigo
Job Title: Facility Engineering Intern
Major: Electrical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Perrigo is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company that specializes in providing affordable over-the-counter medication.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
My work focused on assisting in maintaining the company's building monitoring system. I also spent a great deal of time doing office work and assisting in work that needed to be done by coworkers.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I learned how to work with AutoCAD software, office etiquette, SAP software. I also learned how to work with and assist electricians and the proper precautions to take when doing electrical work.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of the experience was getting to be part work in the industrial setting and be part of making that work.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience helped me to figure out what direction I would like to take as an engineer.