They included me in actual meetings and projects and not just menial jobs.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more environmental tasks.
Advice
A very great first co-op. Crown is a great place to work for and everyone respects the co-op students.
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Software Engineer
July 2019 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
I got to work on a project independently. I get to use tools that I was unaware of while I was in the university.
What I wish was different
I wish I was paid a little more and I had some problem with finding housing at first
Advice
Overall it's a great experience. At first it was kind of overwhelming but gradually I got the hang of it and it started to be fun.
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Grounds Crew Worker
May - August 2019 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
The environment.
What I wish was different
Worked in an office for my major.
Advice
Work hard and have fun.
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Engineering sales
June - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
The experience was amazing, getting to make new friends in a new state, the company cares about its employees and just had an amazing time.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have started right away instead of having to come back to finish my degree
Advice
Patience was key, You have to be self motivated and you need to be resilient.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2017 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
As an intern/co-op I was given real work that was actually useful to the company. My supervisor was always open and willing to answer questions or show me how to do whatever task I needed help with. I learned at lot and the position opened doors for me. Overall it was a great experience and I am grateful for the opportunity to co-op with Crown.
What I wish was different
The hours for an engineering position are strictly M-F 8-5 pm, even the full time engineering staff are not allowed to work a different schedule. The company is in a very remote location. These could be positives or negatives, it depends on what you are looking for.
Advice
Ask questions. You are there to learn and they are trying to help you learn.
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IT Asset Administrator
June - August 2019 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
The people were super friendly and always willing to help. I was also the first person to work on a new process that they were looking at implementing into their team.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more of a set process to my project so that I didn't have times where I was just waiting to find out what to do next.
Advice
Always try to learn about everything you are working with. Don't be scared to ask for help when needed.
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Frontend Software Engineer
April - August 2018 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
The kinds of projects interns work on are meaningful and a the other employees are very supportive of interns and making sure they have the resources necessary to succeed.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more opportunity to engage with other interns both inside and outside of work. Very rarely did I interact with interns outside my department.
Advice
Be ready to learn and grow. Keep an open mind and take advantage of being able to work on different and exciting projects.
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Multimedia Production Assistant
May - August 2019 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
I really enjoyed the shoot days throughout the summer. It was always fun to go to different branches to record video.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've had more experience on camera.
Advice
This company has a lot of information and slang terms for their equipment, so learning about the industry and some of the terminology would be really helpful.
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engineering coop
December 2018 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
awesome culture with a lot of cutting edge work going on to continue Crown's vertical integration technique of making high quality lift trucks.
What I wish was different
The 8-5 schedule was grueling since I lived an hour away and included hour lunch break that I would have gladly gone without.
Advice
You always learn new things by getting out of your comfort zones.
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Sales Intern (Wholesale and Manufacturing)
May - August 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Crown allowed me the freedom to work as a true sales professional. It was an incredible summer where I learned a lot about not only sales, but also myself.
What I wish was different
While the internship training program was very helpful and valuable, there are a few minor tweaks that need to be made.
Advice
Even if you are not sure sales is for you, give this internship a shot! The company is filled with amazing people and you will love the people you will meet.
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Retail Marketing Intern
May - August 2018 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
The Retail Marketing Team is very helpful with teaching you new things. There were always new kinds of projects to complete. Not once did I spends days on the same project. I had the opportunity to multitask between various projects at one time which allowed me to learn more, and keep myself engaged.
What I wish was different
Advice
Always ask questions. It is the best way to learn.
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Quality Data Co-op
May - August 2018 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
The people at Crown are always very friendly and willing to help. My manager gave me quality work to focus on and make my own.
What I wish was different
Maybe a little more guidance through some of my bigger projects.
Advice
Always ask a lot of questions and get to know others around you.
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Technical Communication Co-OP
May - August 2019 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
I liked working in a group, and working on project that I was able to see go out on the Crown websites.
What I wish was different
I wish the work wasn't as repetitive.
Advice
Take any experience you can get.
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Application Development Analyst
June 2018 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
Work culture, learning opportunities, diversely talented team, strong core values of Crown as a company.
What I wish was different
Nothing as of now. It’s been about 4 months, so.
Advice
Be positive, be ready to learn anything that your job role throws at you as a challenge.
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Manufacturing Engineer Co-op
May - August 2017 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
The ability to work on "real" problems. Some internships and co-op are used to push papers or manage spreadsheets. At Crown I was tasked with solving problems related to the assembly line and implementing solutions. Crown treats their employees with respect and trust that they will do a good job.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I had a really enjoyable time at Crown.
Advice
Don't be afraid to try something out of your comfort zone. I had very little electrical experience before my co-op and they worked with me to learn more throughout my time there and I now feel more comfortable about electrical schematics and trouble shooting than I did before I started.
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Manufacturing
May - August 2020 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
Has a lot of opportunities in different fields
What I wish was different
Advice
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Mechanical Engineering Co-op
January 2022 • Celina, OH
What I liked
I really enjoyed the NX CAD projects I was assigned to work on since it really helped me improve my CAD design skills and practices. The professionals I worked with were always willing to help me with any questions I had related to engineering and they were very interested in getting to know me which was comforting to me. I appreciate the way they challenged me and push me outside of my comfort zone with the tasks they assigned me so I could gain more professional skills. I really enjoyed getting to learn about and seeing the fork truck product lines they sell and see the final product for the truck my team is responsible for improving. Finally getting to tour one of Crowns manufacturing faciliites where their powertrain is built and tested at was like one of my most favorite experiences during my co-op.
What I wish was different
I do wish sometimes my co-op was closer to home in Cincinnati or Dayton but I have enjoyed living in Celina, OH. I would have liked to work more directly with other co-ops on projects and build those teamwork skills. Doing more hands-on testing tasks would have been fun to experience instead of doing CAD modeling all the time. I wish there was an instructor-led training course through the company for their CAD software instead of self-guided training. Finally, having more social events for co-ops would have been a great way to meet other people.
Advice
Adjust your mindset from a college life mentality to a work world mentality as quickly as possible. Adjusting from a college schedule that I was used to a 8 am-5 pm work schedule was tough for me to get used to. Be sure to plan out what you are going to do after the workday to clear your mind stresses you may be feeling. Don't be afraid to ask questions when needed so you don't end up hurting yourself or doing something inaccurately. Finally, just take one step at a time with your new job and try to relax and rather adsorb the new information you learn as best as possible and ask questions if you don't understand something.
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Operations Intern
May - August 2021 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
The hands-on work supplemented information from classes very well. It gave a well-rounded experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to work more closely with the main warehouses. I was placed within fulfillment services, which was a great learning experience. However, I feel that I would have learned even more at a larger warehouse.
Advice
Having internships is the best way to figure out what you want to do post-graduation. You can learn as much as you would like to about a certain role, but without the experience you will always question your passion for the profession.
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Mechanical Engineer Co-op
January - August 2022 • Celina, OH
What I liked
I really enjoyed the NX CAD projects I was assigned to work on since they really helped me improve my CAD modeling techniques and drawing applications. The professionals I worked with were always willing to help me with any questions I had related to engineering. The challenges I faced improved my engineering practices. I really enjoyed getting to learn about and seeing the fork truck product lines they sell and seeing the final product. Getting to tour the Crown manufacturing facility located in Troy where their powertrain is built and tested was one of my favorite experiences during my co-op. Having the opportunity to shadow their engine dyno lab was great exposure to experience how their engines are tested before being sent out into the field.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to work more directly with other co-ops on projects and build those teamwork skills. Doing more hands-on testing tasks would have been great engineering exposure along with CAD modeling. I wish there was a company instructor-led training course for their CAD software instead of self-guided training. Having more social events for co-ops would have been a great way to network with others. Otherwise, I had a great experience at Crown.
Advice
As a co-op, you are there to experience and learn about your field of study and have real-world applications. Don't be afraid to ask questions when needed so you don't end up hurting yourself or doing something incorrectly. Finally, just take one step at a time and rather adsorb the new information you learn as best as possible and ask questions if you don't understand something. Also, be an active listener and write some notes about a project or task you are working on with your colleagues about items they want you to fix or advice they are giving you so it's not forgotten when making your corrections.
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Cyber security co-op
May - August 2022 • New Bremen, OH
What I liked
The exposure to many mondern day tools and applications
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was a great intro level internship
Advice
Great intro into cybersecurity. Lots of exposure. Online internship
