[Student] ChemE & EE Double Major Getting Fried -- Looking for Advice Getting Internship

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I'm an American engineering student entering my 3rd year. I am currently completing genuinely the worst internship you can imagine. Just pure garbage. I'm trying to apply for something passable for next Summer.

I know my experience and GPA are awful, so my chances are pretty bleak, but I want to improve my resume as possible. I'm trying to improve my GPA and experience, but I've been kinda dropping the ball, so here I am.

General application strategy:

  • I am generally applying for process engineering, power engineering, and controls engineering related internships.
  • I am applying anywhere and everywhere. I have basically no standards when it comes to location.
  • I try to target semiconductor and pharma/biotech roles.
  • I have 3 resumes: the one posted, one that emphasizes the biotech/pharma angle more, and one that emphasizes the electrical engineering angle and lists it as my first major.
  • I apply for jobs every day, generally checking LinkedIn/Indeed posted within 24 hours and searching "chemical/process/controls engineering internships." There aren't a lot of postings right now, but my cool is to apply to about 5-15 jobs per day, every day, once August/September roll over and more companies are posting roles.

Posted Jul 25, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC · locked

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