Engineering Co-Op Semester at Flex
Lukas
Experience Information
Employer: Flex
Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Flex is a large organization that stretches across 30 countries to create a smarter, more connected world. They lead the way in the development of innovative technologies, sketch to scale thinking, state-of-the-art manufacturing, and global citizenship.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
During the semester at Flex i assisted the engineering team in assembling solenoid prototypes to be tested in simulated vehicle transmissions at the Ford motor company prototype testing facility. I was taught how to read and analyze force and pressure output curves in order to tell if a part was good or bad. I also learned how to fix parts and troubleshoot malfunctioning testing equipment in order to get satisfactory force and pressure curves. In order to continue builds in the semester i learned how to use machining equipment so i could modify solenoid assembly components for further testing. I partook in a daily meeting with the engineering team where we discussed what was accomplished the previous day. Lots of engineering conversations took place to meet customer specifications which helped me gain a lot of experience in root cause problem solving.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I gained knowledge in machining, vehicle transmission operations, and root cause problem solving.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of the co-op was all the knowledge i could apply from school, it really gave me an advantage for starting in a new work environment.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
Yes, this experience has definitely assured me that engineering is a viable option for my future career.