Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Jordyn
Experience Information
Employer: Dematic
Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: Yes
Description of the Organization
Dematic is a material handling and logistics solutions company with about 4,000 employees globally. It has many offices in different locations with the global headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dematic has a matrix organizational structure which allows different departments and different projects to come together in order to effectively get the job done.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Throughout the summer I was able to work with several departments in order to complete order entry tasks, cost analysis drawings using AutoCAD, order-completion drawings, and drawing modifications. I also had the opportunity to travel to Mexico for two weeks to aid in part identification. All of these tasks helped further my knowledge of products within the company as well as how to use different programs in order to properly complete my job.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
This experience has really improved my skills within AutoCAD as I had not used it at all previously. It also improved my ability to communicate in a large company which I quickly learned was one of the most important aspects of working with so many people.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of this co-op experience was having the opportunity to travel to Mexico, and for an extended period of time. Not only was I able to show my ability to learn and complete the same work that they were doing, but it was also a great way to get to know others within the company. It was also a great chance to get out of the office for a couple weeks and complete some hands-on work.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience has really made me feel like I chose the right path when I decided to pursue a mechanical engineering degree. If I did have the opportunity to work for Dematic post-graduation, I would take the job in a second. I have also had opportunities to attend meetings that teach employees about possible career-growth such as project coordinator positions, etc. if that was a path that I chose to go down. Seeing opportunities such as this tempt me to further my education by possibly going for an MBA in order to gain knowledge that could help further growth within a company.
Where was this experience completed abroad?
I was able to travel to Mexico for two weeks during the co-op.