Mechanical Design at JR Automation
Preston
Experience Information
Employer: JR Automation
Job Title: Design Engineering Intern
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
JR Automation has been building custom automated machinery since 1980 for a variety of industries. With experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Medical/Pharmaceutical Applications, Furniture, and Food Processing, JR is one of Michigan's best and brightest automation innovators.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I participated on the Mechanical Design team, helping support primary design engineers on a variety of projects. I participated in design checks, print detailing, and was able to help solve a multitude of complex problems with my own designs over the course of the semester.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I gained experience in the design of various automation solutions for materials handling and part assembly processes for a handful of industries. I was exposed to and trained extensively in both Solidworks and PTC Creo CAD software packages.
Favorite Part of the Experience
Being able to work on machines for customers who required an immense level of confidentiality, and see behind the scenes of some amazing top secret production techniques. Also having full responsibility for the design of some critical systems that went onto those machines was a thrill.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience solidified my commitment to finishing the engineering course track and becoming a mechanical design engineer.