July 14, 2025

Co-op Spotlight: Ashwin Vazhayil

Ashwin Vazhayil is an ECE student who spent a semester on co-op at Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Ohio.
Two workers wearing safety helmets and gear smile in front of large industrial storage tanks under a clear blue sky, conveying professionalism and safety.
Ashwin Vazhayil on co-op at Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

Major: Electrical Engineering

Student Classification: Junior

Name and location of company where you are on co-op: Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, OH.

Job duties:

  • Analyze and develop drawings for terminal projects and electrical system upgrades.
  • Travel across MPC terminal assets and plan project scope
Why did you want to do this co-op/What do you hope to gain from the experience? I’m eager to apply what I’ve learned during my time at Purdue and see the impact I can make. I aim to ask many questions to learn as much as possible, travel and work hands-on. Ultimately, I aim to represent what it means to be a Purdue Engineer.

What are your ultimate career goals? I aspire to be a leader in the future. In the oil and gas sector, I intend to build a career that allows me to grow and adapt to meet the world’s energy needs.

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