Electrical Engineering Internship

Presented by Mikaela Coose

IntroductionElectrical Engineering – JuniorTwin Lakes, WIOlivet Nazarene University (Bourbonnais, IL)SWEVarsity Tennis

Initial ThoughtsFriendly atmosphere - CommunityFoster learning environmentHard workersCollaboration

Photo Control Test FixturePurpose: Test competitors’ photo-control

unitsFirst “hands-on” experience Planning – wire diagrams/ schematicsSoldering (fuses)

Multiwave Test BedPurpose: Test and trouble

shoot software for Multiwave Pool & Spa Controller

Programs: Altium, Solidworks, Microcap, Excel

Design: Schematics, PCB layout, soldering, assembly, part selection/ordering (BOM)

Parts: LED indicators, switches, PCB & temp. controls

Multiwave Test Bed Schematic

Multiwave Test Bed PCB Layout

Multiwave Test Bed PCB Layout

Multiwave Test Bed

Multiwave Test Bed cont.Goal: 5 MW Test Beds for software/electrical

eng.Status: 1 Complete, 4 other boards

installation readyImprovements:

Change potentiometer (lower value/multi-turn)Adjust PCB layout for motor speedsSpread LEDs out Use various colored LEDs

Future EmploymentGrowth opportunities

within company

Further education

401k Benefits

Flexible hours

Final Thoughts/SuggestionsEnjoyed Intermatic family

Great learning experience:Planning is KEY.

Favorite thing: Exposure to multiple areas

Idea: Internships – collaboration of interns

Thank You Intermatic!!!!!!!!!!!!!Special thanks to:

Jeff Schroeder & Don Gallagher: Electrical

Barry Gates & Rob Lofgren: PCB/assembly

Mark Miller & Gary Kinsch: Test Box

Teresa Pilcher: Support