Ask the Expert "Pay attention to the basics. There is no substitute for the basic tools of math and physics." Name: Jason Belaire Title: Manufacturing Engineer Employer: Delphi Chassis Systems Education: Currently working on MS in Industrial Systems & Manufacturing Engineering, Univ. of Michigan. Graduation 1999 1994 - BS Materials Science, Michigan State University Best Preparation: My experiences in the campus environment, and the co-op assignment. I feel the best way to prepare for an engineering career is by co-oping Getting First Job: I was offered a position where I co-oped. Previous ExpertNext Expert A Day in the Life of Jason A. Belaire 4:45 AM Up at 4:45AM and at work by 6:00 AM, First walk through of floor operations, make sure all equip. is up & running. 7:00 AM Fix problems found during first walk through. 8:00 AM Morning production meeting - _ hour. 9:00 AM In the office for paperwork, answering calls. 10:00 AM Check on the validation Lab for progress on current assignments. 11:00 AM Lunch - try to get out, usually can?t. 12:00 Noon Back to production floor for fixing problems or on the job training with operations. 1:00 PM Paperwork and phone calls - lots of paperwork! 2:00 PM Afternoon production meeting for second shift. 3:00 PM Try to wrap up any small projects, prepare to leave. 4:00 PM Running or to the gym to workout. 5:00 PM TV, News, Read mail, relax. 6:00 PM Light dinner. Evening Two days a week back to school from 6:00-9:00 PM. Other days spent working around house or relaxing.