The company has amazing values and amazing products.
What I wish was different
SEL is not a software focused company, so they often have/had electrical engineers trying to make software engineering decisions and it doesn't always work out.
Advice
Only apply to SEL if you are looking for a year-long internship
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Application Engineer
January - July 2020 • Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
What I liked
I learned a lot about power protection. SEL hosts a variety of workshops on relay products and general power protection that I was able to audit for free.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more of an online opportunity. I had to cut my internship short due to COVID-19.
Advice
Ask plenty of questions and apply to jobs you may not be 100% qualified for.
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Purchasing Intern
February 2021 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
Very friendly and value oriented
What I wish was different
Nothing! Very flexible and nice people
Advice
Make sure to work on Friday’s because you get free lunch!
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Engineering Intern
September 2021 - March 2022 • King of Prussia, PA
What I liked
You get very engage in the work and are given many different opportunities.
What I wish was different
More hybrid or work from home opportunities during Covid
Advice
Always ask questions and never be afraid to ask for new experiences or work.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2022 - March 2024 • Pullman, WA
What I liked
I was an intern here at SEL during my college career. They put so much emphasis on taking care of their employees and providing you with a happy and safe work environment. If I could have stayed on full time after the end of my internship, I definitely would have!
What I wish was different
There are 90 days after you graduate that you are allowed to be an intern. I waited almost 80 of them for someone to tell me the position they were trying to open for me was not approved. I felt incredibly lead on by this and wish they had handled it better and told me way earlier so I could cut my losses and start applying for a post-graduation job much sooner.
Advice
SEL is a really great place to work and they truly care about their employees and the work that they do, but there are not many mechanical positions within the company, so I recommend ME's go somewhere else for their internship that has many more opportunities for them.
