Very nice working conditions, friendly atmosphere. Managers were very helpful and I always felt like I belonged and my work had meaning.
What I wish was different
The process to start working was a bit tedious, a lot of first time sign-ons and waiting for access to the systems they use for work. It took a week or two of waiting before any real work can be done but after that, it was smooth sailing
Advice
Always ask for more work. When you are done with whatever task, ask if there is anything you can help out with. They are usually busy with many projects at a time so helping out wherever you can will make their lives easier and your day to day work more satisfying.
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Military Engines Intern
May - August 2021 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
Pratt & Whitney has a fantastic company culture, as well as internship program. There were many events offered throughout the summer to help enhance my intern experience. I was matched with a mentor with whom I met with virtually biweekly.
What I wish was different
The entirely remote nature of this internship was extremely difficult. While I understand that it was necessary due to COVID-19, it seems as though Pratt & Whitney is moving toward an "Office of the Future" concept, which is essentially a hybrid model. While I can understand the benefits of this for full-time employees, it was very difficult to adapt to an entirely remote experience. It was difficult to feel as though you were part of the team and asking simple questions became a longer process than it would have been in person, leading me to ask less questions than I should have.
Advice
Ask questions. I know everyone says this, but I wish I would've truly listened. Find someone within your department that you feel comfortable asking anything and make a list to discuss at least once a week. Also keep a list of acronyms. Any time you hear one you're unfamiliar with, write it down and find out what it means. You'll be entirely lost if you don't learn acronyms!
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Test Systems Engineering Intern
May - August 2022 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
Welcoming team that supported learning, work life balance and involving interns in ongoing projects. Position was hybrid, mainly remote with strong support and capable systems provided for home office. Well run intern program with plenty of support.
What I wish was different
More in person opportunities to interact with equipment.
Advice
Seek opportunities within personal network and do not be afraid to seek an internship with a large company; they will provide tons of resources for you to grow and learn and will likely offer future employment.
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Design engineering intern
May - August 2021 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
I worked closely with other engineers in the industry and really learned a lot of engineering skills during my time there. I really liked the people there.
What I wish was different
The internship was virtual due to covid regulations. I would have preferred an in-person experience to get to interact more with other inters.
Advice
Ask questions! As many as you have.
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Financial Analyst Co-Op
February - August 2020 • Middletown, PA
What I liked
Direct plant management experience, supportive HR staff, advanced engineering happening 24/7, ability to work remotely as an intern, ease of ERP involved tasks
What I wish was different
All interns faced layoffs due to COVID
Advice
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Project Management Intern
June - August 2019 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to explore different parts of the company.
What I wish was different
N/a
Advice
Take time to develop a network within and outside of your division!
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Military Engines
May - August 2019 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
I love the environment and quality of every employee and of the organization as a whole.
What I wish was different
Wish I could've seen more departments other than military and networking opportunities
Advice
This experience has given me an opportunity to expand my interpersonal and interpersonal skills that I know I will use in my future. My advice is to take advantage of all the opportunities that you get.
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Bench Cell Assembler
July 2018 • North Berwick, ME
What I liked
Building engines for commercial and military aircraft
What I wish was different
Better leadership
Advice
Stay in school and continue your academic advancement
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
The company and experience themselves
What I wish was different
I wish I had been notified of my official assignment ahead of time. I also wish I had more time to complete my assignments.
Advice
Always be open to new opportunities and always seek advice
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • North Berwick, ME
What I liked
I enjoyed working in a fast paced environment that valued my input. I also liked how my supervisor would put me into jobs that weren't busy work and had a real effect on the company operation. Finally, I enjoyed actually being able to work with a physical process instead of sitting behind a computer all day.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time with the company because I was only familiar with the company operations and processes after about 6 weeks of working. This meant that only about 4 weeks of my work was truly productive without a learning curve.
Advice
If you are working in a manufacturing industry, go out to the production floor and actually speak with the operators running the machines. They are likely more familiar with the process than you are and may be able to shed some light on what is happening to disrupt your process. It helps to have both an engineering perspective on the problem and an operational perspective because you don't want to implement a solution that isn't realistic for the operators themselves.
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Military customer support and tech data intern
May - August 2019 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
I love the company culture
What I wish was different
Advice
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Customer Support and Tech Data
May - August 2019 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
I loved working here. The environment is awesome and the people are all goal-driven. Everyone treats people with respect. The company has morals and the people are all there to achieve something great. I love their competition driven minds and the whole entirety of the company is great.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more tasks to do in my internship and had a set schedule. Other than that the internship was great and my supervisor made it so that I could experience other types of work within the company.
Advice
To really research which position you are applying for, everyone fits into this company but not every job is made for you.
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Supply Chain Planning Intern
June - August 2018 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
I was immediately immersed in the company and was taught a lot about the company itself.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more knowledge going in.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and review your work with supervisors or mentors.
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Project Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
The total responsibility given to new interns.
What I wish was different
More networking opportunities
Advice
Do it, a wonderful company with a great culture.
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Systems Optimization Intern
June - August 2018 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
It’s a great and exciting company to work for! Also, the work was very relevant to my major and was challenging as well.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Nobody expects you to know everything right away.
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Production Test Intern
May - August 2018 • Middletown, CT
What I liked
I liked that I was working on something different everyday. Even within the same day, I would work on various tasks that were part of different projects. I was never bored.
What I wish was different
Advice
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PW4000 Operational Commercial Engines Intern
May - August 2018 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
good culture, a lot of events for interns
What I wish was different
more one on one time with manager
Advice
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Mechanical Engineer Intern
May 2018 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
- Working with engineers from various different fields
- Working on advanced development jet engines
- Incredibly supportive mentors
- Opportunities to work on projects with other interns
What I wish was different
- Getting computer access and accounts setup continues to be a huge issue and time waster for interns/new hires
Advice
- Network with as many people as you can
- Don't be afraid to ask questions
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Environment, Health & Safety Intern
May - August 2018 • Columbus, GA
What I liked
I loved learning more about occupational and industrial health!
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was perfect
Advice
I would have wanted to get more hands on experience!
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Global Services Engineering Static Structures Intern
May - August 2018 • East Hartford, CT
What I liked
The culture and learning opportunities presented to me at PW was amazing and unlike anything I had experienced in school yet.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time at my internship, I was only able to be there for two months exactly instead of the normal three months.
Advice
Going in with an open mind and open to learning makes the biggest difference when trying something new. Never be afraid to ask question.
