Intern: Luke Snyder
Parents: Ben and Amy Snyder
What are your job responsibilities? I am a part of the “quality” team, which means that my work focuses on processes and accuracy. On most days, I am annotating diagrams and translating that data into a spreadsheet that the other members of the team use to inspect parts. Some days, I inspect parts myself as well, and I use many different measurement tools, like calipers, micrometers and the optical comparator.
How has this position been helpful to you? Manufacturing is not my main career focus, but there are a lot of places where traditional engineering and manufacturing work together. Just getting exposure in my position helps me better understand how each field impacts the other, and that makes me more excited about the bigger picture. This job is also opening opportunities for me in the future.
What have you learned? A lot of what I have learned is about the responsibilities that come along with working in industry and managing your own workload. I have learned to become more independent as the year goes on and be confident in my work, and gotten more comfortable asking questions. I have learned how to use a variety of tools in my work, too.
How is this job preparing you for the future? My position at Medartis is exposing me to the workforce, which is very helpful in a few ways, like providing connections in manufacturing and engineering. I have learned what it means to have responsibilities placed on me, and I have had to learn how to take on my own time to get my work done. I have also learned to be a part of a team.
What do you like about this job? I really like that my boss, Blake, is always understanding and willing to help me with anything. I’m proud to be doing work that is impacting lives every day. Apart from that, I am just grateful for the little things I am learning every day!
What Career Center classes have you taken in your pathway? Aerospace Engineering, Digital Electronics, Intro to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering.
Your Career and College Plans: I want to work in the tech field/Silicon Valley. I have already been accepted to Rose-Hulman, and I am waiting to see what other Indiana engineering schools I get in to.
Supervisor Input:
Supervisor: Blake Gross, senior quality engineer
What duties does this student perform? Assists in the production, inspection, and data collection of medical devices as it pertains to quality engineering.
How is this job preparing this student for the future? Teaches him project management, professional communication, design/manufacture/inspection of medical devices, engineering concepts, problem solving, critical thinking.
What do you think of the WACC Work-Based Learning program? Think it is a great opportunity for students who are eager to learn and accelerate their career potential. Teaches them how to be ambitious and that hard work always pays off.
Why were you willing to partner with the WACC in this program? I like to mentor younger people and help them achieve their goals.