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Today is #NationalInternDay! We interviewed mechanical engineering intern Jackson Fritch and chatted about his time at Alvine Engineering! You don't want to miss it. Go ahead and click the link below. #alvineengineering #nationalinternday #summerinternship #intern #engineeringintern #engineering #mechanicalengineering #electricalengineering

#FridayFeature: Today is the last day for our awesome summer intern Owen Barber! 👷📝 A junior at University of Alabama at Birmingham studying Mechanical Engineering, Owen has worked in Charlotte as an Assistant Project Manager Intern since May. What new skills or techniques did you learn during your internship? "I really learned so much in my time here at SPC. Not only learning the technical side of a project, but also the management side as an assistant PM intern. I learned how to manage a team of people and help them to do their jobs as effectively as possible." How has the culture at SPC impacted your experience? "I think the culture at SPC is the reason why it has become the company it is today. The people here are not only people who value excellence and professionalism, but they are also genuine and cool people. They are fun and make sure that we enjoy what we get to do at work every day." What has been the biggest challenge or obstacle? How did you overcome it? "The biggest obstacle I faced was mainly my lack of experience in the technical side of the trade. I have never worked in plumbing and HVAC before, so I had to quickly learn the lingo and processes that are involved. But everyone at SPC was so helpful in teaching me!" Favorite memory from this summer? Why? "Getting to go to lunch with people from across the company and learning people’s stories was always something I really enjoyed doing. I also soldered copper pipe for the first time which was a cool experience!" Tips for people interested in construction? "My tip would be to find a trade that interests you and soak up as much knowledge and experience as you can! Ask a ton of questions and be humble." Good luck with the remainder of your studies Owen (Go Blazers), it has been great to have you on the team this summer! #construction #intern #teamwork #charlotte #northcarolina #mechanical #projectmanagement #community #friday #summer #onespc

Thursday Throwback: From Intern to International - A Blast from the Past! Greetings, engineering enthusiasts! It's #ThursdayThrowback, and today I, Ntozelizwe Benjamin Mqenebe, your international mechanical keynote speaker, want to take you on a trip down memory lane. Flashback: The Early Days - Learning the Ropes [Insert a brief anecdote or picture (if you have one) about your early experience as a mechanical engineering intern. Perhaps it highlights a specific project, a mentor who influenced you, or a funny learning experience.] This internship was a turning point. It wasn't just about the technical skills I gained; it was about the exposure to real-world engineering challenges and the importance of perseverance. From Apprentice to International Speaker: The Journey Continues Over the years, the journey has been incredible. From that internship to tackling complex projects across the globe, each experience has been a valuable lesson. What has your engineering journey been like? Share your experiences in the comments below! #engineering #international #inspiration #throwbackthursday P.S. Stay tuned next week for some "Wisdom Wednesday" insights to help you navigate your own engineering path!

Thursday Throwback: From Intern to International - A Blast from the Past! Greetings, engineering enthusiasts! It's #ThursdayThrowback, and today I, Ntozelizwe Benjamin Mqenebe, your international mechanical keynote speaker, want to take you on a trip down memory lane. Flashback: The Early Days - Learning the Ropes [Insert a brief anecdote or picture (if you have one) about your early experience as a mechanical engineering intern. Perhaps it highlights a specific project, a mentor who influenced you, or a funny learning experience.] This internship was a turning point. It wasn't just about the technical skills I gained; it was about the exposure to real-world engineering challenges and the importance of perseverance. From Apprentice to International Speaker: The Journey Continues Over the years, the journey has been incredible. From that internship to tackling complex projects across the globe, each experience has been a valuable lesson. What has your engineering journey been like? Share your experiences in the comments below! #engineering #international #inspiration #throwbackthursday P.S. Stay tuned next week for some "Wisdom Wednesday" insights to help you navigate your own engineering path!

In the Fall semester of 2023-2024, I did an internship with Flexaseal hosted by Ryan Connor. Here, I learned about all there was about mechanical seals, what an engineer's day to day life looks like, how a manufacturing process starts and ends, and much more. I did all this by reading through many different articles and shadowing engineers from Flexaseal's design, repair, R and D, applications, and more departments. Through this internship I learned how a professional work environment operates, how to connect with others in a professional way, and a lot about engineering in general.

Last week, I finished my observations for this semester in a 7th grade history class. One thing that I have come away with is the real world experience. Being in the classroom is drastically different from reading theory or learning methodology in college courses. It is real! I got to watch the teacher employ different strategies and try different methods. It was cool to see things not work and then watch as she readjusted the lesson. I learned practical skills! 💡Everyone needs real world experience in their field while they are in college. Whether this be clinicals, practicums, observations, volunteer work, or internships; we all need to get into the field before we graduate with a degree. Fieldwork tells you whether or not you are actually in the right field. Imagine getting a degree in mechanical engineering, but when you get to the job site, you find out you don’t actually like mechanical engineering. Now you feel like you wasted a bunch of time and money on something you thought you really liked. Don’t let that be you! Find an opportunity for the summer or fall so you can learn more about your field and if you setting out on the right path.

Finally got to know the maximum applications of mechanical engineering. Its a best experience to have this training. #vizagsteel #steelplant #internship #mechanicalengineering

Happy International Students Day!   🎓 Meet David Kunz, an Electrical Engineering student at The Citadel and a dedicated intern at #Ingenics Charleston. His passion for blending academic excellence with professional growth led him to us. Hailing from the Upstate of South Carolina, David always hoped of pursuing his engineering career in the automotive industry.   From steering a factory planning workshop to diving into CAD software, David's been at the heart of many innovative Ingenics projects. 🚀   David shares, "Before Ingenics, the industry was a mystery. Now, contributing to real projects, my role takes shape, and the learning curve is steep." On International Student's Day, his advice is clear: "Secure that internship! Classroom knowledge is foundational, but real growth happens on the job. It's your opportunity to get a leg up on that learning curve."   Cheers to the limitless potential within each student's unique path!   #InternationalStudentsDay #Consulting #Internship #Future #Leadership

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"Caterpillar has given me an amazing experience as my first internship."   Mechanical engineering major David Aremu is making the most of his experience with Caterpillar Inc. this summer. David has learned a range of software, including Creo, Teamcenter, Vis Pro, and PRWB, which he used "on a design project to create a seal for some gaps on the frame of some Caterpillar products." He also helped create an excel tool to help engineers and technicians perform service audits on their machines.   "Where I am working now is very unique in the fact that it is sort of an isolated part of the company, so it has the family feel of a small company even though it is part of a massive corporation. To add to this, my location enables me to directly interact with machines rather than just look at them through a computer screen. This specifically helped me to visualize how to shape the seal I was working on, since I could physically see and interact with them. I got to operate a Micro excavator as well as a D2 dozer. I also learned how to use a sand blaster and got to help technician tear down and build back up one of the machines."   The biggest lesson David has learned this summer? "To not stop asking questions. People here will go out of their way to help you learn and succeed, and if they don’t know the answer, they will help you find someone who does."