Undergraduate Cooperative Education
The University of Waterloo has the largest cooperative education program in the world. I was required to complete six co-op terms (internships) in industry. I was paid to apply theory, learn practical (marketable) skills and work in industry. I don't have enough good things to say about the program. I have listed below some details of my work experience during my undergraduate career. A copy of my CV is available here.
Co-op Work Experience
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC)
Manufacturing Engineering Assistant
• Project management role to lead process, equipment design for Corolla/Matrix model update MY2009.
• Subsequently hired as project management consultant to continue work.
• Designed new-student training system and wrote project management reference book.
CNPE Bugey - French Nuclear Power Plant
Site Engineer
• Developed a requalification program for the steam circuit of 4 reactors to be used after an over-pressure event.
• Awarded one-month salary bonus for outstanding performance and timely project completion. Invited back for internship and full-time work.
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking French and English.
Research in Motion - BlackBerry Manufacturer
Manufacturing Engineering Assistant
• Project management role to lead process, equipment design for BlackBerry Pearl launch.
• Responsible for design development, assembly procedure, PFMEA of BlackBerry 8800 World Phone.
• Evaluated custom-designed automation equipment for handheld assembly
University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant
• Head TA for team of 7 teaching assistants.
• Responsible for lesson plans and grading of Mechanical Engineering Ethics, Communication and Professionalism and CAD/Drafting course.
• Webmaster of class website.
• One-on-one tutoring in undergraduate physics, calculus and linear algebra.
Cesaroni Technology - Defense Contractor, Automotive Component OEM
Omnificator - Design, Test, Manufacturing Engineer (2 terms)
• Design and test polymeric heat exchanger components
• Commission and design test procedure for high frequency RF weld process
• Design rocket initiator components for US Navy cruise missile solid rocket boost motor.
• Material selection for lead-free ammunition.
Other University Work Experience
University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant - Office for Persons with Disabilities
• Teaching assistant for special needs students.
• One-on-one tutoring in physics, calculus, linear algebra, chemistry and general study skills.
University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant - Year One Engineering
• Teaching assistant and mentor for first year engineering students.
• Weekly group sessions covering physics, calculus, linear algebra, chemistry problem sets and advanced materials.
The Iron Warrior
Staff Writer
• Cover assigned stories for the engineering faculty newspaper.
• Feature story on mechatronics engineering accreditation.
• Exposé on rising first-year failure rates.