My internship at Advik Hi-Tech was one of the most hands-on learning experiences I’ve had in the automotive world. Over eight days, I got to see how a real manufacturing company operates—from the moment raw material enters the plant to the final product being shipped out. The first day itself gave me a full walkthrough of the plant, where I understood how machining, assembly, quality checks, packaging, and dispatch all connect like one continuous system. It was my first time seeing production on such a large scale, and it made me appreciate how much coordination goes into even the smallest component.
As the internship went on, I learned about a wide range of Advik’s products—oil and water pumps, vacuum pumps, valves, actuators, CNG systems, tensioners, decompression units, and even electrical systems like motors and PCBs. What I enjoyed most was getting to see the internals of these components and understanding how they actually work in a vehicle. I also watched engineers run simulations using software like ANSYS, which showed me how designs are tested digitally before they ever reach the shop floor.
A big highlight for me was spending time in the testing labs. I observed dynamometer tests, brake performance checks, and the testing of mechanical and electrical components. Watching the engineers explain their testing procedures helped me understand how much effort goes into validating every single part.
I also learned how the assembly line and inventory system function in real time. I got to see how raw materials are received, coded, quality checked, and stored, and how methods like FIFO and Kanban keep everything organized. The shop-floor visit gave me a close look at CNC machines, BNCs, grinders, milling machines, and the quality standards required at each step. Seeing how rejection analysis is done taught me how companies identify the source of defects and prevent them from repeating.
The supplier visits were equally eye-opening. At Casto Mech, I watched high-pressure die casting in action, while Porite introduced me to the powder metallurgy and sintering process. It was interesting to see two completely different manufacturing methods used to create parts that end up in everyday vehicles.
On the final day, I learned about Business Excellence—covering TPM, QMS, digitalisation, IoT, ESG, L&D, and EHS. This helped me understand that a company isn’t just about machines and manufacturing; it’s also about good systems, sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Overall, this internship gave me a real understanding of how engineering works in industry, beyond what we study in school. It strengthened my interest in mechanical and automotive engineering and showed me how complex and exciting the manufacturing world really is.