A valuable experience for
future production developers.

The internships differ in several ways. The requirements have increased, and now they are expected to take on greater responsibility and handle more extensive projects. They must also document their work and include references in their project reports, which adds an academic depth that reflects the reality of industrial projects.

Valuable experience from the internship
During their current internship period, the students have worked on several concrete projects. One example is their work analysing and optimising the working methods for the line at Stans 8, where they developed proposals for more efficient hanging of items and took ergonomic factors into account. They are currently also working on improving hanging efficiency at the Stans 1 facility.
Casper and Goran describe how valuable it has been to participate in real projects, where they have been confronted with actual problems and been part of the solution process.
‘Seeing how working life works and understanding the types of projects you can work on in the future has been incredibly educational,’ says Casper. He also emphasises the importance of gaining insight into the various work tasks and ways of thinking that are part of a production developer’s job.

A contribution to profitability
The students’ thesis is about optimising the hanging of items in the surface treatment process to increase profitability. By identifying the 100 most frequently used items and improving the hanging efficiency of at least 25 of them by 30%, they hope to contribute to increased profitability. The work also involves conducting profitability analyses, carrying out test runs and verifying the results. The goal is to create a process that not only saves time and money, but also energy – which is valuable for both the company and the environment.

Future career paths and lessons learned
The practical experience has given the students an understanding of strategic working methods and insight into how a project is run from start to finish – invaluable knowledge for a future production developer.
‘This experience gives us confidence in our future roles, and I feel that we are prepared for future challenges,’ says Goran.

Both Casper and Goran are looking forward to finding jobs where they can contribute to positive change in the industry. They want to work with analysis, improvements and sustainable development, as well as helping to create a better working environment.
‘I look forward to making a difference and contributing to the company’s development,’ says Goran.

When the question of a future career at Proton Finishing came up, both were positive. They see the development potential in the company and appreciate the knowledge and commitment they have encountered among their colleagues.
‘Here, you really get to work on real challenges and learn from experienced mentors – that will be invaluable in the future. It’s definitely a place I can imagine working at in the future,’ concludes Goran.