What I liked
I got to work with lots of great people in my group, and was able to do a total of 3 co-op rotations (Gear Lab once, then Mechatronics twice) without having to interview again. I also learned a lot, like how to read electrical prints, improving a lot at through-hole soldering, building wiring harnesses, designing test fixtures in Siemens NX for 3D printing, and even doing part prints that were sent out for machining. I even got to learn how to drive a forklift, and there's a big online library of training videos available through Skillport on things like electric vehicles. Overall the atmosphere is generally laid-back, the Mechatronics lab has air-conditioning and lunch at the cafeteria is really good for around $4.50.