I loved the people I worked with; they were willing to answer any and all questions. I got invaluable real-world industry experience and there also many networking opportunities.
What I wish was different
We were sometimes short on resources we needed to complete our work. I wish they had been a little better prepared to receive us interns.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Industry leaders love engaging with interns who have questions. You will learn a lot and you will also build a great network.
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Chemical Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Koppel, PA
What I liked
Got a lot of industrial experience on a shop floor.
What I wish was different
Wish I got to deal with a wider variety of chemical reactions.
Advice
Make sure your employer gives you work in your field if that is what you signed up for.
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Assembly Engineer Intern
May - August 2018 • Solon, OH
What I liked
A lot of great, creative projects to work on. Allowed the freedom of innovation with projects. Intern Program was very well planned out.
What I wish was different
Wish for more long term opportunities for Electrical/Computer/Computer Science Engineering students. Great company for Mechanical, and Industrial Engineers.
Advice
Try to not be shy and to take initiative. Everyone at Swagelok was very helpful when approached.
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Quality Engineer Intern
May - August 2018 • Solon, OH
What I liked
The intern program was structured very well and featured challenging projects with a reasonable scope to finish.
What I wish was different
More Intern collaboration
Advice
Don't be shy
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Manufacturing Intern
May - August 2018 • Highland Hts, OH
What I liked
I liked the organization of the intern program- I knew what was expected of me right from the start. I also liked that I could see my impact on the company through my projects.
What I wish was different
I wish a couple of my projects were slightly more hands-on.
Advice
Communicate with your peers and your supervisors as much as possible and don't be afraid to ask questions.
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Environmental & Safety Intern
June - September 2017 • Solon, OH
What I liked
Associate engagement in the manufacturing facility. Freedom to complete projects the way in which I wanted to. Extremely kind people.
What I wish was different
Some of the company culture is more conservative in nature.
Advice
Positive attitude can work wonders in manufacturing.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Solon, OH
What I liked
The work given to me was actually valuable to the company and required me to use engineering skills that I had learned through my education. Also, good pay.
What I wish was different
I wish the work would have been more interesting and I wish I would've had better communication with my supervisor.
Advice
I would recommend applying to a Swagelok internship only if you have some prior work experience, as they give their interns a lot of responsibility and expect them to know how to work efficiently and effectively.
