A Summer of Growth and Hands-On Experience at Seaman Corporation
As I prepare to enter my senior year in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Tickle College of Engineering, I look back on my third summer as an Engineering Intern at Seaman Corporation with great gratitude. This internship has been a pivotal chapter in my professional journey, offering me hands-on experience and a deep understanding of industry.
During my time at Seaman Corporation, I had the opportunity to work closely with a diverse team, including project engineers, a project manager, a process engineer, and the director of engineering. One of the most significant projects I contributed to, was the development of a new $90 million facility, a project that provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in large-scale engineering initiatives. I helped with budgeting, creating timelines, working with different contractors, and proposing ideas to the board of directors.
My role has allowed me to engage with Chief Executives, Plant Managers, Design Engineers, Contractors, Sales Managers, etc. I have gained insight into strategic decision-making, the intricacies of manufacturing processes, the importance of effective design and engineering, the dynamics of contractor coordination, and the critical role of sales in driving business growth. This exposure has broadened my understanding of how different departments interconnect and collaborate to achieve the company’s overall goals.
I have helped lead projects including building a new break room. This summer I was able to see this project be completed. I also have become advanced in AutoCAD and Excel. Through AutoCAD I have updated plant drawings and created new drawings of future machinery installment. Through Excel, I have created formulas to represent time studies I conducted on inspection machinery. Additionally, I have created formulas to measure productivity and analyze the results of an airflow study.
I greatly appreciate the Seaman Corporation team for creating a collaborative and learning-rich environment that has contributed to my professional growth. If you’re considering an internship, I can’t recommend Seaman Corporation enough. My time at Seaman Corporation has been nothing short of transformative. I encourage you to stop by the Engineering Professional Practice Office and speak with advisors about getting a potential internship/co-op.