Daikin North America

Design Engineer Intern

May - August 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

Challenging Projects and helpful co-workers. Supportive Environment.

What I wish was different

More individual work on Personal Projects.

Advice

Be ready to learn on the job and try to network as much as possible.

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Environmental Intern

May - July 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

The company has a very friendly work environment. I like my boss and my coworkers. I learned a lot from the project I was assigned. They also have a lot of fun events for interns such as free bowling and baseball games. I appreciated that they offered corporate housing so that I didn't have to look for an apartment while I was ther.

What I wish was different

I wish they had given us the logins to our laptops during orientation. We all had to call IT to log in.

Advice

Plan out your final project early.

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Design Engineer Intern

May - August 2023 • Waller, TX

What I liked

The program is extremely established and organized. All events, project requirements, and presentations have clear expectations and are communicated very well. It is a very kind environment open to questions. The program pushes for connecting with other interns and employees, and is very easy to make lasting connections that will last long after the internship ends. They encourage you to try different areas/departments to find out what you like to do - and they care a lot about your well-being.

What I wish was different

I primarily worked on one project which involved a single software. I would have branched out my disciplines and tried new skills/softwares, as Daikin encourages seeking out what you like to do.

Advice

Talk to people - make friends and connections. There are a lot of interns who are also in the program, and you will interact with them a lot. There are bound to be people you will click with and become friends.

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IT Security Intern

May 2023 • Waller, TX

What I liked

Possibly the most fun I've had in an internship. The college recruiting team really put in the effort to have the interns interact with each other and bond through events and group projects. I also got to learn all parts of the company and was able to learn alot.

What I wish was different

Advice

Network and get to know people (Don't stay at your desk all the time). Not only will it make the experience more fun, you'll have connections once you finish.

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Quality Engineer Intern

May - August 2023 • Houston, TX

What I liked

I love all the people that I have met at Daikin. Everyone is friendly and willing to help. There are events that provide insights to other careers different for your department and chances to network with the VPs. I love the atmosphere and environment of the people working there. I wasn't feeling fearful; instead, I was open to asking questions and being true to myself.

What I wish was different

I wished the process could be more organized with preparation. It does not affect much and is overall a great experience.

Advice

Feel free to express your worries and questions to your teammates and manager. They want to help you learn. If there's anything to be gained from this internship, it's the opportunity to learn.

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Finance/Logistics

June - August 2023 • Waller, TX

What I liked

I really enjoyed the company atmosphere and culture. The internship program offered really fun company events and knowledgeable projects. The company offered an abundance of help for me to excel for my individual and group projects. I was lucky to be put in a really good team that offered me an interesting project and fed me good lunches. Everyone within the logistics department were really kind and was always there for help.

What I wish was different

Nothing, Jennifer Rudolph and Tori Wright managed the internship program perfectly!

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask anybody for advice no matter the position they are. Besides the job experience, the connections I made at Daikin were really important to me. I met and worked with a lot of higher up positions from the logistics and HR department that gave me a lot of incite about the corporate world.

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Finance Intern

May 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

The internship had set expectations and goals. The group project also encouraged me to learn more about the company and help with relevant issues.

What I wish was different

I wish my position were in-person. I liked the flexibility, but I missed connecting with my fellow interns.

Advice

Come into it with an open-mind. There are several opportunities at Daikin and to be open to any and all experiences.

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Procurment Intern

May - August 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to learn about all aspects of the company. Daikin Comfort was my first internship and I found the experience to be very informative and had a very welcoming environment.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions and take advantage of the learning opportunities they are providing.

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Communications & HR Intern

May - August 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

As a Communications & HR Intern, I grew and gained invaluable experience in this field of work. This internship program is unique and gave me the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the company. There is also opportunity to get hired full-time after interning, which I was able to do!

What I wish was different

Though Daikin does an incredible job of having the interns work together, I wish there were more social events with current and past interns to grow my network!

Advice

Take advantage of all of the opportunity that will come your way throughout the summer. This program is unique and you will gain so much if you put forth the work and effort!

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Finance Intern

May - August 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

Awesome environment with great, fun people. I learned a lot in my internship and made many friendships and connections within the company. I liked that I got to see each part of the business to understand how it all works as one.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had gotten to see different sides of finance and not just finance in one certain department.

Advice

Try to learn the business inside and out and it will really help grasp what is really going on in the daily operations.

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Compliance Engineer Intern

June - August 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

The internship program was really helpful and provided tons of networking opportunities throughout the company. I learned and gained hands on experience within my own role and truly had the real world taste of engineering. I also really liked how the program taught me more about the company and how each department throughout the company work with each other to achieve goals set by the company. I can truly say that without the program I wouldn't be able to perform to the best of my abilities in my role. I also enjoyed connecting and spending time with other interns as the program provides many opportunities to do just that.

What I wish was different

The adjustment period is one aspect that I wish would've been different as it took me a week or two to properly adjust and start communicating with my fellow interns. I truly wish that I got to know most of them early on into my internship however my fellow intern's start dates were scattered throughout the semester which made it a little difficult.

Advice

My advice for someone going into this program would be to not be afraid of networking and communicating with your fellow coworkers and interns. Employees at this company are hands down one of the kindest people you will meet and are extremely accepting of interns. I would recommend to always ask for assistance on tasks or concepts with your fellow coworkers as they aren't hesitant to help you at all. Overall, I highly recommend this internship program/experience!

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Design Engineering intern

May - July 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

The connections formed with peers and higher ups. The opportunities to learn from lunch and learns as well as lecture style classes on engineering principals being used. Exposure to multiple disciplines and aspects of the product design process. The fact that housing was provided to allow students from many backgrounds to participate in the program.

What I wish was different

The onboarding process was somewhat rocky, but everything worked out in the end. More opportunities earlier on to interact with other interns from different disciplines.

Advice

Ask questions and try to interact with others. This was a great opportunity to for connections and make some good friends.

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Data and Reporting Analytics

May - July 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

I really enjoyed the team atmosphere and the culture of Daikin. The team I was able to be part of (PMO) was very unique and was able to see how various departments operate throughout one summer as an intern.

What I wish was different

Advice

Keep learning and do not be afraid of making mistakes. Also asking important questions and making sure you are on the right path before it is to late to notice.

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HR Intern

May - August 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

It was a great learning experience. I was able to master great interpersonal skills over the summer. It was a very diverse workplace with lost of different teams with different skills to teach.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to take an internship outside of your major. It allows you to gain a much better perspective on life.

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Finance Intern

June - August 2022 • Waller, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed the company culture, learning about manufacturing, and I enjoyed receiving valuable career advice from various professionals around the company.

What I wish was different

Perhaps at some point during the application process, allow for an indication of which team you would have an interest in working for.

Advice

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PMO Intern

May - July 2022 • Hockley, TX

What I liked

There were many opportunities to meet and work with other interns in other departments as well as learn from experienced individuals that were high up in the company. There was also a very fun level of camaraderie between all the interns.

What I wish was different

It would have been great if there were more chances to meet employees in different departments and learn specifically what their jobs were like.

Advice

Put a lot of effort into networking and meeting lots of people in different areas, and always present yourself well, no matter who you are talking to.

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