DuPont

Chemical Engineering Intern

January 2023 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

Some of the projects I worked on; helped with data tracking for several products to improve on step time goals. Led to higher efficiency tracking and determining whether or not procedure changes need to be made. Specified and installed instruments on reactors. Tracked utilities usage for sustainability improvements. Edited batch records and PSM documentation. I enjoyed learning how a chemical manufacturing plant runs. I benefited from a very skilled and welcoming team of engineers who were willing to explain any questions I had. This is a smaller site so I got to know everyone here well.

What I wish was different

It was hard starting off, you get a lot of freedom and have to find the direction you want to go in. Having my office located closer to the engineers would have benefitted me when I started. The Dayton Plant could use two coops, there’s plenty to do and working with someone else on projects especially when both are starting off is beneficial. Starting off was the most challenging part of this coop and I'm still learning.

Advice

Ask plenty of questions, all the engineers are open to explain the process, products, and what equipment does what. Anyone at the plant is willing to help and it is the best to collaborate with people who will be working in the area your project deals with. Lots of the crew here have industry experience for best practices and suggestions that are good to utilize. Make sure to learn the lingo and come up with your own projects if you can.

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Summer 2022 Co-Op

May - August 2022 • Towanda, PA

What I liked

I loved the team that I worked with. They were super knowledgeable about their work, and were very patient with me as I started working with them. They were always friendly and willing to help whenever I had a question or problem.

What I wish was different

I wish the commute had been shorter, and that I could have done more technical projects and spent more time out on the plant floor.

Advice

Be willing to work and also talk to people to get the help you need.

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Maintenance Engineering Intern

June - August 2022 • Valley View, OH

What I liked

All of the projects were relevant to the facility, and I never felt like I was doing busy work. There were lots of resources there for me to learn new concepts for my projects.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more communication before the start so I could have found myself doing work I was more passionate about.

Advice

Write down clear objectives and have a system to manage your responsibilities. Also, never be afraid to ask for help.

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Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

June - August 2022 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

Development opportunities

What I wish was different

Longer co-op term than 10 weeks

Advice

Definitely push them to make sure your term starts as soon as possible and ends as late as possible

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Chemical Engineering Intern

May 2019 - August 2021 • Washington, WV

What I liked

I was given plenty of opportunity to get hands on experience and develop as an engineer.

What I wish was different

Split my four rotation evenly between 2 area unsteady of 3 rotation in one area and 1 rotation in another.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask for more work or to be included in an opportunity/project. Expand your group and reach out to other engineers besides your mentor. This will ensure you get the most value and knowledge from your co-op time.

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Chemical Engineering Intern

August 2019 • Towanda, PA

What I liked

All the nice and thoughtful people.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

It is in the middle of nowhere

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Supply Chain and Global Procurement Intern

June - August 2019 • Wilmington, DE

What I liked

There was easy access to management. I was able to meet with many C-suite professionals including the Chief Technology Officer, the Chief Operations Officer, and the Chief Executive Officer.

What I wish was different

Advice

Network

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Research and Development Intern

June - August 2019 • Wilmington, DE

What I liked

I like the environment and the ability to work on my own project.

What I wish was different

I wish I had known more about what I was going to be doing before I took the job.

Advice

Apply to internships that you may think are out of reach because there is always a chance to be interviewed.

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

April - September 2019 • Newark, DE

What I liked

Learned so much about the crucial role engineers play in manufacturing of products. Gained lots of hands on experience and knowledge that can be applied to future positions.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Process Engineering Intern

June - August 2019 • Beloit, WI

What I liked

I liked how I was able to work on projects that were actually implemented and made a difference.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have asked more questions.

Advice

Try new experiences because you never know what you will end up liking!

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Project Engineer

May 2019 • Circleville, OH

What I liked

At DuPont, they completely submerge you as a full-time employee. I was seen as an engineer and got meaningful work that benefitted the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to explore more of the process side of the company.

Advice

Project management isn't for everyone.

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Process improvement engineer

January - August 2019 • Moncks Corner, SC

What I liked

I was involved in various cost savings projects that were implemented before the end of my co-op term at this DuPont site. The site leader gave us (the co-ops and the interns) various opportunities to assume some leadership roles. I love the fact that every personnel I worked with at this site were so nice and willing to answer questions I asked them. They diligently follow HPWS. Also, strict attention to safety is their watchword. One of the core values at DuPont is RESPECT FOR PEOPLE. I will go back there if the opportunity presents itself again in the future.

What I wish was different

Nothing. I enjoyed the experience I acquired there.

Advice

Be willing to learn. Ask questions, smile and be proactive!.

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Management Consultant

May - July 2018 • Shanghai, China

What I liked

Alright

What I wish was different

Join more global meetings

Advice

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

January - August 2018 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

It was a great work environment that allowed me to be very hands on and involved with day to day tasks, as well as major improvement projects.

What I wish was different

I wish I was given slightly more responsibility. There were times where I didn't have much work to do, which made the work day seem extremely long.

Advice

Get involved. Don't wait for people or mentors to come to you and bring you work. Go out in the work place and talk to as many people as possible. Gain as much knowledge as you possibly can because the knowledge gained from work experience is extremely important and what sets you apart from other students.

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Project Engineer Co-Op

May - December 2018 • Circleville, OH

What I liked

The business aspect of engineering.

What I wish was different

More hands on experience.

Advice

To have an open mind.

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Technical engineer

May - September 2017 • New Orleans, LA

What I liked

There was so much to learn I couldn’t learn anywhere else

What I wish was different

The training recieved initially

Advice

Take advantage of everything

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Research assistant

May - August 2017 • Wilmington, DE

What I liked

Very home, family feeling among the employees. They don't punish when you mess up, very open to opinions and treat students like professionals

What I wish was different

I wish they had more campuses. This location was an one hour commute just to get there, and it was the closest to my home

Advice

Intern should apply soon, reach out, build an impressive resume to increase your chance of getting the internship. Know how to professionally write emails

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