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Over the past summer, I had the pleasure of returning to Procter & Gamble in their Grooming BU in Boston, Massachusetts. It was another great internship experience that allowed me to further expand my skills and knowledge in a dynamic and innovative environment. During my 12-week internship, I was assigned four challenging technical projects. Firstly, I worked on improving lubrication strip coil wrap quality by developing a vision system that provided valuable feedback for process control. Secondly, I was tasked with automating a linear lab stage to simulate assembly equipment movement in real time, enhancing our lab's capabilities. Additionally, I collaborated with the manufacturing team on a project to upgrade a light and lens for our blade assembly machines, aiming to improve inspection quality and address obsolescence. Lastly, I conducted proof-of-principle testing for timestamping between our vision and control networking devices, while also exploring the features of our vision system platform. Throughout the internship, the skill I utilized the most was problem-solving and troubleshooting. I encountered numerous challenges and setbacks during various projects. However, I learned to adapt and find new solutions, applying the knowledge gained to prevent future setbacks. This skill was crucial in maintaining progress and achieving project goals. The technical skill that I utilized the most during my internship was becoming proficient in our vision system platform's software and hardware. This software was instrumental in multiple projects, requiring daily interactions for different functions and devices. By spreading and reapplying my learnings, I was able to contribute effectively across all projects. Moreover, I recognized the significance of the vision system in the future of our business and the Instrumentation department. The most valuable lesson I learned from this internship experience was taking ownership of my work and capabilities. I realized the extent of my accomplishments and how I successfully adapted to a steep learning curve within a relatively short timeframe. I am truly grateful for the support of my technical network, mentors, and leadership, as their investment in my professional and personal growth played a pivotal role in my success. Special thanks to my manager Robin Ryce, intern lead Himali Ranade, M.Eng, MBA, and my leadership Adam Lennartz , Kevin Martin , and Karan Dyson. I am excited about the future and eager to apply the skills and knowledge I gained during this experience for my senior year at the University of Dayton School of Engineering. #udaytoncoopintern

Internship Spotlight Joining a true industry giant, Caroline Youngblood, spent her summer internship with Procter & Gamble in Albany, GA. Caroline took on the role of Process Engineering intern in papermaking. She shares with us about her experience, as you can see, she understands the daily needs P&G's paper-making meets! What has been your favorite part of the internship? My favorite part about the internship has been the projects. P&G gives all their interns 5 projects to complete over the summer that have a major impact on production. My favorite project this summer has been a Stickies Loss Elimination where I developed theories as to why stickies were happening and how to combat them. Since I’ve worked on the project, we have seen a significant decrease in stickies! Projects like this make me feel like my time is being well spent and prepares me for what being a full time process engineer might look like at P&G. Do you think the PSE program prepared you for your internship? Absolutely. The best preparation I got was from attending TAPPI student summit this past year where I was able to attend a Tissue 101 session. This presentation helped me greatly with understanding how tissue/towel production is different from board, which is what both of my previous internships were in. It definitely gave me a leg up during training and getting started on my projects. Additionally, PSE 370 has a unit on tissue/towel manufacturing which taught about the drying technique used for P&G paper production. People are always impressed when you already know the terminology! How does this role differ from prior internships? P&G has been significantly different than my previous internships in terms of culture. They treat their interns as if they are full time employees and make sure the work we’re given is impactful. I have really appreciated not having any “busy work” during the summer and seeing my projects truly make a difference. Additionally, diversity is very important to P&G which I see all time while working here. I am always interacting with people of different cultures and backgrounds which creates a greater sense of belonging within the company. What have you enjoyed most about the location? Living in Albany, GA initially worried me because I grew up in the D.C. suburbs and wasn’t used to the rural area. However, Albany is a much bigger town than I expected; and haven’t been bored since I’ve been here. During the summer, I have gone tubing on the Tallahassee, white water rafting in Columbus, shopping in Thomasville, visited friends in Savannah, and got to visit Cincinnati as a P&G sponsored trip for all the interns to see headquarters. There is plenty to do in and around Albany, GA, which has been a pleasant surprise. We are so glad to hear of Caroline's enthusiasm and look forward to her smile returning to campus! Joshua Lambert Allen Sanders NC State Forest Biomaterials Department #paperscienceinternships

I’ve seen hundreds upon hundreds of posts this week of great companies celebrating the great work their interns did this summer. The job skills, but more importantly the culture and industry connection and experiences they encounter shape them and help to refocus their educational and eventual career plans as they go back to school this Fall. Part of me cannot help but wonder why we seem to extend these opportunities to primarily only college students. If the skilled trades could harness that same number of potential future employees in some sort of internship, job shadow, or co-op for the summer, utilizing young men and women who otherwise would have no exposure to our mechanical/electrical/construction, what a difference it could make in so many lives and could completely flip the script on the biased beliefs that “no one wants to work anymore”. The average high school graduate can list on two hands the number of professions available, not for a lack of intellect, but our failure to get in front of them in any significant numbers to educate them on the many opportunities out there. I understand this would be a monumental lift, but I know so many people that would reach out a hand and help carry this load, that we could get it done. Let’s educate America’s future instead of make biased assumptions about them. #skilledtrades #successdoesntrequireadegree #industrial #commercial #internship

Let’s wrap up the week with the Plexus Internship series! Being an Intern at ITW Performance Polymers means getting the opportunity to test and research how to make our products better. Part of the Plexus brand means being adaptable to our customers’ needs. With Plexus adhesives, you can achieve many gaps from big to small, as you can see in this video. For more information about Plexus Adhesives go to https://lnkd.in/ebGxaK2n #Internship #Efficiency #Optimized

We are selective when it comes to hiring. We seek employees that exemplify our core principles (integrity, collaboration, constant innovation, engaging culture and service excellence). The interns we hire are no different. Every year, we are blown away with the work these interns complete and the connections we make, with many returning for a career with Packet Digital. This summer we decided to highlight our current group of interns and share the projects each of them are working on. Each week we will feature an intern, with the first up being Henry Munnich. Name: Henry Munnich Title: Manufacturing Engineer Intern Hometown: North Minneapolis School: North Dakota State University Degree field: B.S. in Industrial Engineering & Management What projects are you working on this summer? A lot. On the Kraus project, I’ve done process engineering and improvement, build instructions, purchasing, battery serial number tracking initiative, build assistance and training people to build. Elsewhere, I’ve successfully mounted a manual welding machine onto a computer-controlled system, built a large storage container, ran the safety line and got it perfectly straight, production floor organization, Indago 4 charger build instructions and assistance, safety signage, documented internal build tracker application so anybody can pick it up and maintain it in the future. I also maintain a binder of all the Safety Data Sheets for chemicals in the building. What skills have you improved since you began your internship with Packet Digital? I have learned a ton about process engineering, business, and management of a manufacturing floor. I started within a month of the new manufacturing facility opening and there has been so much groundwork being laid, it was really surprising how well my classes applied. I get to implement systems that I learned about like 5S audits. I have really improved my building skills and technical writing. I have also improved my prioritization skills because there are so many unknowns as we build momentum as an organization. I have also learned about testing battery packs and the engineering that goes into creating the test fixtures. What are you most excited to learn about for the remainder of your internship? I am most excited to learn more about the new battery manufacturing plant we are creating. But I am also excited to learn more about the upcoming projects we have and help to improve our processes so we can scale their production. #manufacturing #engineering #internships #fargo #northdakota

In need of project support related to product manufacturing, industrial design, or industrial engineering? These are examples of just some of the skills students like Brandon bring when you hire them to work on your Parker Dewey Micro-Internship project. Post a project and see for yourself the breadth of talent Micro-Internships allow you to engage: https://lnkd.in/e2zFGh3g #microinternships #audition #talentrecruitment #recruitment #recruitmentstrategy #hiring #hiringnow #hiringjobs #access #engage #assess #worksmarter #worksmarternotharder #resourcemanagement #productmanufacturing #industrialdesign #industrialengineering

An Intern's Experience Internships are powerful opportunities for students to learn in a real-world environment. For companies like #mannhummel, we benefit from fresh observations, new ideas 💡, and solutions. Yesterday, Pranesh Chandravelu, Quality Intern, shared his closing presentation about his project that started this Summer at the MPUS facility in Fayetteville, NC. After the meeting, I spent a little time with him asking about his experience working in the facility. This is what he experienced: 🏭 Most appreciated aspect: Opportunity to gain knowledge and interact with employees in different facility areas; enjoyable work. 🏭 Something learned he did not know about: Purolator invented the “spin-on” filter. Learning about the history of Purolator was an unexpected added bonus. 🏭 Most challenging part: Realizing that changes involve more than making an update. They require the involvement of others and developing what is needed for its success such as training for operators. 🏭 How the experience at MANN+HUMMEL will help his future goals: This was his first experience working with manufacturing processes. Each interaction was meaningful to gain knowledge in areas that were not as familiar to him. Thank you 🙏, Pranesh for sharing your knowledge with us. We wish you success in your future undertakings. What have you learned from interns in your location? Please share below. #internship #filtrationambassador #opportunity

🥇Win for everyone... 💰These PAID internship programs are such a huge part of the success of both the intern and the employer... 🌱Professional Growth and Development: Gain valuable industry experience and enhance your skill set through hands-on, real-world projects. 🤝Networking Opportunities: Connect with seasoned professionals, mentors, and fellow interns, expanding your professional network for future career prospects. 💵Financial Compensation: Earn while you learn, as paid internships provide a financial incentive, recognizing the value of your contributions to the organization. 💪Employer asset gain: Employer gets to evaluate a potential employee in real-world situations to determine fit based on work morals, ethics, and values. 💰💰What's that worth these days...? 👏Well done #CWRContracting #InternshipSuccess #CareerGrowth

Manufacturing internships are one of the most effective methods for building your company’s talent pipeline. In my role as project manager for workforce programs at Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), I help manufacturers build their pipeline of manufacturing talent with an internship program focused on students from diverse, underrepresented groups. This is one of the many workforce-related programs offered across the MEP National Network™ by MEP Centers in every state and Puerto Rico. #CapEx #Manufacturing #ManufacturingNews #BusinessNews

Finding an internship is hard. I struggled to find my first internship while studying mechanical engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The reality is that most students actually do not find an internship - the most reliable data we can find reports that only 30% of college students have an internship on an annual basis. No matter your major, previous experience, or year in school, pre-internships & career accelerators can improve your chances at landing an internship. Our virtual programming at Internship on Demand is designed to upskill college students ahead of their next (or first) internship. Share with a college student and help them kickstart their career journey today. https://lnkd.in/gyeRgbnq