A Semester At JR Automation
Daniel
Experience Information
Employer: JR Automation
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
JR Automation is a local business that designs and manufactures custom automated technology. The level of automation can very anywhere from simple operator assist assembly tables, to fully automated assembly cells.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
This semester I worked as a mechanical engineer in the design department. I was tasked with various problems that I would have to develop and design, using PRO Engineer design software, a solution for. These problems varied from issues that had arose from machines that had been in operation for a few years to design new technology that was being implemented for the first time.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I gained a great amount of knowledge about the field of automated technology. I learned about and got to work on so many different types of automated equipment from robotic copper fitting forming machines to electric car battery assembly machines.
Favorite Part of the Experience
The best part of this co-op experience was getting to work on such a vast amount of different projects(way too many to list all of them) and getting to do so with such an amazing team of people.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This past experience has help me to decide that this is what I want to do with my future. I love doing this work and enjoyed getting to work with such a strong and fun group of people at JR Automation.