I loved the community at Boston Scientific and the emphasis on teamwork and agile methodology.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Try to get involved with as many projects as you can and don't be afraid to come up with your own ideas!
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Spencer, IN
What I liked
Working at a global company, mentors to co-ops, opportunity to learn
What I wish was different
More technical experience
Advice
Great for growing as a professional, but sometimes lacking in opportunities to gain technical experience
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Account Manager Intern (Electronic and Computer Hardware)
September 2019 • Arden Hills, MN
What I liked
I like the relax environment that my team has. We can let loose a little and still be professional with each other and our work.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Engineering intern
May - August 2019 • Spencer, IN
What I liked
The learning opportunities and family like culture
What I wish was different
Nothing! It was perfect
Advice
Ask why for every task that you do. It’s important for your professional growth
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Process Development Engineer Intern
May - August 2019 • Spencer, IN
What I liked
The environment was friendly. The mentor I had was every helpful and patient. Very inclusive company. Gave relevant work experience.
What I wish was different
Wish there was a bit more instruction given to new employees, if I didn't actively seek work I didn't have much to do.
Advice
Make sure you go out of your way to make a name for yourself and offer your services as much as you can responsibly handle.
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R&D Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Marlborough, MA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Ask questions and don't be afraid to ask for help! Talk to people and get to know different people outside of your department. Absorb as much as you can from the experience.
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Quality Engineer
May - August 2019 • Maple Grove, MN
What I liked
I loved how I actually got to do something that I am really passionate about.
What I wish was different
I wish I got to do some of the day-to-day aspect of the position.
Advice
Keep a positive attitude and always give it your best.
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Process development
May - August 2019 • Spencer, IN
What I liked
I enjoyed my internship at Boston Scientific. It was an amazing hands on experience working in the medical device industry. Applied knowledge from class to the field and vise versa.
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change anything about the internship itself. However, I would recommend that the College of Engineering would require students to get internships or research opportunities on/off campus. While talking with other students from other schools, some required students to have 1-2 or more internships to graduate.
Advice
In any internship or job, t is important to accept that you will not understand everything you will be doing. It’s very important to speak up and ask for help versus guessing on what to do. “Make mistakes early, the quicker you fail the quicker you learn from your mistakes”. Even in an industry setting, you will learning something new everyday.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - July 2019 • Arden Hills, MN
What I liked
Great culture with friendly people. I was given a large scale project and tasked with many different experiences.
What I wish was different
I would like to meet more people next time!
Advice
Be outgoing and take every opportunity to learn, the summer goes by fast.
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Process Development Co-op
January - August 2019 • Spencer, IN
What I liked
The culture of the company and the specific site was amazing. The people helped me want to come into work every day.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been more involved in process design earlier than I had been.
Advice
Don't let the geographic location of a co-op or internship keep you away from applying or accepting the offer. You'll always make friends and find ways to make the most of what you have.
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Medical Device Specialist
June - August 2019 • Maple Grove, MN
What I liked
The flexibility and exposure to new ideas!
What I wish was different
More co-worker interaction, I worked third shift, so everyone was always very worn out
Advice
Be careful and be clean!
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R&D Intern
May - August 2018 • Maple Grove, MN
What I liked
Structure of the internship program, company culture, managers were receptive to intern requests (ie which projects / type of work to do)
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Arden Hills, MN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask co-workers for help or ask them questions about life. They are usually more than willing to dive into their personal work stories and how they got to the position they are today.
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Operations Quality Intern
May - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
company culture, support
What I wish was different
Location, hiring process for return offers
Advice
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Process development engineer
May - August 2018 • Spencer, IN
What I liked
Individual projects which gave me a wholesome experience of a process development engineer
What I wish was different
I wish my internship never ended. It was the best experience ever
Advice
When someone is at an interview, remember the following:
1. Don’t lie.
2. Campus involvement is highly recommended
3. Maintain a good pace and talk confidently
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Biomedical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Minnetonka, MN
What I liked
The integration into a team, rather than being assigned as one employee’s intern
What I wish was different
Advice
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Global Regulatory Affairs Intern
May - August 2018 • Arden Hills, MN
What I liked
My location had an open and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone I talked to was open to answering my questions, and many people who weren't connected to my group or projects were happy to meet with me for informational interviews. The company really seems to value its employees.
What I wish was different
Interns in more traditional engineering roles (manufacturing, PD, etc.) seemed to be invited to more tours and had more learning opportunities. It would be cool for other interns to be involved in those as well (although it was easy enough to schedule them on my own).
Advice
Ask questions and get to know the people around you!
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R&D Engineer II
July 2017 - December 2018 • Los Gatos, CA
What I liked
Innovative product with great work environment
What I wish was different
The department I worked in not being shut down. I didn't get laid off
Advice
Share knowledge with co-workers because that will lead to both professional and personal growth
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Finance and Sales Operations Intern
June - August 2018 • Minnetonka, MN
What I liked
Great company culture and fun intern events. Projects were interesting and valuable.
What I wish was different
I wish I had reached out to different functions to try to get a better understanding of what other departments do.
Advice
Always look for new opportunities to learn, even if it isn’t in your function.
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R&D Co-Op
July 2018 • Marlborough, MA
What I liked
I love how valued I am at the company and how my coworkers try to keep me busy with work that allows me to develop skills in a variety of different areas, including mechanical testing, prototyping/CAD, statistics, data analysis, etc.
