Mahle

program management intern

August 2018 - July 2019 • Troy, MI

What I liked

it was good to learn about the whole process that Mahle uses for their projects.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to have worked in an engineering field.

Advice

Trying new things is a good way to find out what you want to do.

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Sales Intern

June 2018 - December 2019 • Troy, MI

What I liked

Gaining experience in the automotive industry, and how account management and program management intertwine within a company. Gained a lot of experience in the sales sector, that will allow me to become a program manager in the future.

What I wish was different

I wish that I would have been able to stay on with the company, however, with times being a little tough they were not able to keep me on.

Advice

I would really say that it was a valuable experience and I would recommend a sales intern position to anyone. It is not as much sales as you would think, it is more intertwined with the structure of the business and planning behind it.

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Electrical Engineering Intern

June - December 2019 • Lockport, NY

What I liked

The team was really open to any questions I had and did a great job of always having an interesting and relevant project for me to work on.

What I wish was different

Advice

Some projects are way more important than others and prioritizing is really important, as well as communicating with project leads promptly.

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Electrical Engineering Intern

June 2019 • Lockport, NY

What I liked

I was actually utilized and I felt useful to the progress of projects.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more variety of work.

Advice

Find ways to constantly make your work more efficient, time is your most valuable resource.

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Product Development Intern

May - August 2019 • Lockport, NY

What I liked

Variety of projects, friendly engineers, lot of networking opportunities

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Be sure to keep asking for projects if you feel you are not given enough. They will give you many things to keep busy and keep learning.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Amherst, NY

What I liked

The work, pay and people

What I wish was different

More time to do different projects

Advice

Seeing your coursework in application is very valuable.

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Product Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Buffalo, NY

What I liked

The people were extremely friendly and caring. Everyone there wanted you to succeed and do well rather than brush you off. The program is very well organized and gives interns opportunities to view all aspects of the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time there. At a company as large as MAHLE, it’s hard to get projects, especially engineering related ones, done in a timely manner. We were frequently waiting on parts to to come in, emails to come back, tests stands to be free, etc.

Advice

When you start a new job, especially one which may weigh heavily on your future, you need to learn how to take initiative and ask questions. When I was faced with something I didn’t understand, I would ask questions first, attempt the job myself, and ask questions a second time on the things I didn’t understand.

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