The experience was excellent, with exposure to multiple areas an roles at HP. As an intern I was given a couple projects to run with on my own and had to make connections with other engineers around the company to make the project happen.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to have a little more experience with the high volume manufacturing side of the company as well.
Advice
Don't discount an industry that from the outside does not interest you much. The more you learn about something the more likely you are to it draws your interest.
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Metal Deposition Technician Intern
June - September 2020 • Corvallis, OR
What I liked
Great environment, co-workers, and overall experience.
What I wish was different
No pandemic.
Advice
Be willing to help out any way you can, be friendly, and apply yourself to learning the fundamentals behind the processes.
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Data Analytics Intern
May - August 2019 • Rio Rancho, NM
What I liked
HP culture
What I wish was different
Different location
Advice
Take every opportunity and learn from it
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2021 • Vancouver, WA
What I liked
Managers were hands-on and supportive, in-office work, projects felt useful but were not mission-critical
What I wish was different
A little better documentation, sometimes a lot of time was spent waiting on someone to give you CAD files they had to dig up, or find the right spec sheet/etc.
Advice
Ask lots of questions and learn who everyone is so that you know who to ask in the first place!
