Garmin

Design Engineer Intern

May - August 2024 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

The internship was structured very well. Managers give you challenging projects that will actually make an impact on the company and help you learn. There is a welcoming company work environment with lots of social activities outside of work.

What I wish was different

More collaboration between interns at different office locations (like in different states).

Advice

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Hardware Design Engineer

May - August 2019 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

The work I was doing directly contributed to ongoing projects at garmin. The atmosphere and people at garmin meshed really well with me. They welcomed me with open arms.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have been in st.louis, truthfully, thats where my family and girlfriend lives.

Advice

I would not miss an opportunity like this. Garmin is an great employer and they hire only the best.

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2024 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

Company culture, very much 'work at your own pace'. It was nice working at a company where the largest job title was Software Engineer as they know how to cater to you and make your job as easy as possible

What I wish was different

More options for remote or hybrid work

Advice

Ask a ton of questions and just be ready to dive in and learn as much as possible.

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Product Support Specialist

May - July 2019 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

I loved getting to work in a positive environment with other people my age. It was helpful to all go through training at the same time.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

I think everyone should have to work in customer service at least once in their life because it really changes the way you think and speak to others.

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Software Engineer - Aviation

May - August 2023 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

Experience, projects, and networking

What I wish was different

I don’t wish anything was different but do wish to work in a different department next time.

Advice

There’s a lot of time to have fun. Garmin has a good work-life balance so have work hard play hard. Take the time to have fun but at the same time, do the work.

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Software Engineering Intern

February 2019 • Chandler, AZ

What I liked

Great environment, that treat employees very well

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Get involved at the different groups at Garmin, they're a lot of fun!

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

Very friendly and inviting workplace. Everyone is willing to help when you're stuck, and you're given real work/projects rather than something that will sit on a shelf after you leave.

What I wish was different

N/A - I really enjoyed my summer internship and wish it could have lasted longer!

Advice

Be sure to get involved while you're there over the summer. There's lots of clubs with a wide variety of interests, and they're very welcoming of interns!

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Customer and Engineering Support Specialist

May - August 2018 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

The people that I worked with were some of the kindest and smartest people I've ever worked with. All of them wanted to help the customer or an engineer however possible.

What I wish was different

Management had problems listening to agents concerns.

Advice

If you haven't worked a customer service job in your life you need to. It is a humbling experience and especially in that job where you are helping customers solve problem and engineers solve problems.

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Software Engineer Intern

May - July 2019 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

No dress code. Interesting work that was actually used by the company. One on one mentoring.

What I wish was different

A day or two of intro and explanation of the existing code base would have been really helpful.

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Kansas City, KS

What I liked

Great internship! There's lots of interns which means there's always something going on, and Garmin works hard to make sure you learn a lot and have an enjoyable experience.

What I wish was different

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Software Engineering Intern

January 2019 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

The team culture is really great. It is a small, tightly-knit office and everyone is friendly with each other! We have a lot of fun. And the work is so interesting.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had asked more questions!

Advice

Internships should provide value to both the company and the student. My mentor and team lead at Garmin worked hard to make sure that there would be value for me. Make sure you find a company that will value you enough to do the same!

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

Got hands-on experience developing a new smartwatch. Was treated as part of the engineering team. Lots of social events coordinated by other interns, housing paid for, and KC is a great city. PTO, paid holidays, all sorts of additional benefits.

What I wish was different

Intern Expo presentations near the end of the summer felt a little rushed. Was still a great experience sharing what I worked on with the entire company.

Advice

Take advantage of all the amazing benefits and learn as much as you can from your mentor.

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2018 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

Good work experience, very good benefits. Liked the project I was working on

What I wish was different

Advice

Its a good internship if you choose to take it, but be aware that what you will be working on is very dependent on the department you are in

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Software Engineer Intern

October 2019 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

The working environment is very friendly. Supervisors and coworkers are willing to answer your questions and provide suggestions. I learn a lot from this job. I really enjoy the company's culture.

What I wish was different

I wish I can be assigned the next task before the last task is finished.

Advice

When you start a new task, it's very important to understand what this task means and what results should be. Work hard and prove your value at work.

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Product Support Specialist

May - August 2020 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

Awesome supportive environment to help people excel for good pay.

What I wish was different

Opportunities to work part-time during the semester

Advice

Learn all products like the back of your hand

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

The experience was very personal. They made sure I had everything I needed and took care of us very well. The recruiters and my team were all very friendly and helpful. They never talked down to me and always made me feel valued as a member of Garmin. Overall, I learned a great deal in the technical aspect and the social aspect of Garmin and the professional field in general.

What I wish was different

The company they went through to provide housing wasn't very organized, but they still provided me free housing over the summer, so I can't complain. Otherwise, I can't think of anything else I would change.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for help. It's always good to try to figure out something for yourself first, but there is a line between wasting time trying to figure out something complex yourself rather than just asking a coworker for help on a problem they are already familiar with.

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2018 • Olathe, KS

What I liked

I liked the team that I was working with and the Kansas City area.

What I wish was different

I wish the work I was actually doing would have been slightly different, less testing specifically.

Advice

Great experience, do it if you can.

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Product Support Specialist

May - August 2019 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

The whole experience was great. They responded right away to my application, the interview process was very friendly and stress-free, the job was perfect, all my co_workers were great, and the management team was the best I’ve experienced.