Be prepared for challenging engineering problem solving
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Elecrical Engineering Co-Op
August - December 2019 • Newnan, GA
What I liked
International company that feels like a small company. Fair wages. Good experience
What I wish was different
None
Advice
The other engineers are there to help. If you have a question, ask!
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Integrated Solutions Co-op
January 2019 • Newnan, GA
What I liked
There were many other co-ops at this company to work with, and many of the co-ops worked in different areas. Working with these other co-ops and getting experience from all the different departments and areas at YCA made this co-op one of my best working experiences.
What I wish was different
Some of the work was a bit tedious, but being a co-op means doing some of the tedious work so the higher level engineers can innovate, and understanding that fact will help a lot.
Advice
Be prepared to branch out from the major or concentration you plan to research. While a large focus of your co-op will be your concentration, the extra details that you can learn about from the other groups at YCA will be invaluable in every area, not just at YCA, but in any engineering application.
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Electrical Engineering Co-op
May 2019 • Newnan, GA
What I liked
The amount of responsibility I was given. I took a bigger part in the projects than I thought was possible. I'm very grateful for being given the ability to make impactful decisions. I learned a lot in the process and felt like an important part of the team.
What I wish was different
I don't have any major criticisms, really. At first, I felt a bit lost when I started. I was expected to get involved in projects myself, which may just be a way to vet newcoming employees. I looked for work and tried to keep myself busy either helping others or learning. When I proved my competency, I was given a bigger piece of the pie.
Advice
Be ambitious! Don't wait around to be given work to do. If you have free time, use it to learn or to search for work. That doesn't only apply here, that goes for any job you'll ever have.
