Attwood MotorGuide
Forrest
Experience Information
Employer: Attwood Corporation
Job Title: Engineering Co-op
Major: Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Attwood is a boating accessories company that builds everything but the hull itself. It has a MotorGuide side as well where the focus is entirely on trolling motors.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
cost saves, part improvements, sample mockup, basic electrical work, CAD design via NX.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
lathing, manual milling, project starting.
Favorite Part of the Experience
redesigning a piece to save $26000+ a year
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
I don't necessarily want to work in prosthetics anymore.