Terumo BCT is a great company to work for. My experience there was invaluable to my future career as an engineer. Their intern program there is very supportive and offers a lot of fun and growing opportunities.
I was the project lead for an ideation project that was in charge of evaluating and building disposables for a new product. We performed field research, tested theories, built mathematical models and participated in weekly group development discussion. I was also able utilize all my training in Human Factors, to ensure that the appropriate users and interfaces were being evaluated, as well as my knowledge of Design controls to ensure proper documentation of design discussion.
It was the perfect combination of utilizing my current skills and abilities while exposing me to new equipment and techniques for testing and designing. The managers there are very supportive and encouraging regarding a persons projects and goals.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked there longer, but given that my school is my number 1 priority until I graduate I had to step away to focus on my studies.
Advice
Learn as much as you possibly can. Do not be afraid to reach out to others around you for help. Seek a mentorship while in industry, someone whose work ethic and work you would like to learn more about, be upfront about what you want and where your passions lie!
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Lab Intern
July 2019 • Lakewood, CO
What I liked
Most of my internship is hands on which makes my day to day interesting and challenging. I really enjoy the people I have met especially my lab and other interns. Everyone is friendly and willing to help out. It is definitely a team environment.
What I wish was different
The hiring process took quite a bit of time. It also took a bit of time to really start working on actual projects and independently.
Advice
Ask lots of questions! And take any opportunity to learn more even if it's not specific to your job.
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Software Engineer Intern
May - August 2019 • Lakewood, CO
What I liked
Meaningful work on a software tool
What I wish was different
Less meetings
Advice
Real software dev is a lot different than school
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R&D Engineer
May 2018 • Lakewood, CO
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Network, network, network
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Engineering intern
July - September 2018 • Lakewood, CO
What I liked
Great company to work for. Everyone there seemed happy about their employer.
What I wish was different
The project I was assigned for the summer was not that interesting
Advice
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Systems Engineering Intern
May 2018 • Lakewood, CO
What I liked
The versatility of testing that goes on. I had to use all of my skill set, from coding to designing test beds for new components for a specific device. Everyday was something new.
What I wish was different
Less paperwork, but truly that is apart of working in industry. Documentation is key.
Advice
The worst anyone can say is no. Put yourself out there, ask questions, show that you are passionate about what you are doing.
