Co-Op I
Michael
Experience Information
Employer: Ram Electronics
Job Title: Electrical Engineering Co-Op
Major: Electrical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Ram Electronics is a contract manufacturer of electronic assemblies; additionally, they offer electronic design services such as circuit board design. They are a small company focused on creating low volume, high quality products at a quick turnaround.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Tasks include supporting the product manufacturing team with Work Instructions, updating Bill of Materials, and releasing Engineering Change Notices. Projects include creating Testing Fixtures that ensure all of our shipped products meet specification.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Introduction to Linux, practical circuit design, and real-world engineering solutions.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My completed work directly contributed to the development/production of an actual product used by many on a daily basis.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
The experience gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation for the production of electronics; Ram Electronics has certainly increased my desire to work as an Electrical Engineer.