Ask the Expert "Be involved with material activities through school and material societies. Try to get an intern, co-op or research work." Name: Jennifer Borowski Title: Metallurgical Engineer Employer: Simpson Industries, Inc. Education: BS in Materials Science & Engineering, Michigan State Best Preparation: Working as a co-op. Getting First Job: I co-oped with the company for two years. I started working the day after graduation. Previous ExpertNext Expert A Day in the Life of Jennifer Borowski 5:30 AM Wake and get ready for work, _ hour drive. 7:00 AM Begin work around 7:30, start by filling out my Franklin planner. 8:00 AM Work on Material evaluation for failure analysis, material change, continuos 9:00 AM improvement and problem solving. 10:00 AM Usually have phone conference on projects. 12:00 Noon Lunch 1:00 PM Answer material questions from plants & engineers, 2:00 PM test and report writing. 4:00 PM Leave work between 4:30 & 5:00 5:00 PM 2 days a week night school for my engineering MS degree, get home by 9:30 eat & then pass out! 6:00 PM 4 days a week work-out to relieve work stress, go home make dinner, do homework and work!