Placement Year Review at Cummins

The Role

Role Description

Involved in component vibration and stress testing. Performed Modal Testing, Engine vibration testing, producing PSD traces, communicating results effectively in reports.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have learnt so much in this placement and been exposed to many opportunities such as travelling to Scotland, training courses etc, although I seemed to be in charge of the performing the same few jobs, so did not seem as challenging after a while.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was very welcoming and patient when explaining things

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was encouraged to push myself out of my comfort zone by performing experiements alone, but always had support when needed. I was always encouraged to go on any training opportunities that arised.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was always busy, but there is a good balance of practical and theoretical work.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was working alone for many experiements so had to be responsible for ensuring the data collected was done as well as could be expected.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have learnt a lot of practical skills, as well as communication skills especially for report writing. I have also had to work along side a variety of people from the factory.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It is quite quiet in the office, which on the whole can be good, but sometimes it is a little too quiet

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

It was all very well organised, everything was fully explained during the training on the first two days of the placement

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was encouraged to do the ImechE MPDS scheme where Cummins provided a mentor, I took part in many training events organised by Cummins and other companies.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• National Travel
• Above 25 days holiday

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have really enjoyed working for Cummins, I was able to fit in so easily and you are treated as an Engineer

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We tried to organise something between us every month or so

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

It is about average

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Daventry is quite a small town, so the nightlife here is not brilliant, but Rugby, Leamington Spa and Northampton are not too far away which made a much better night out

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Cummins expects you to be involved in at least one community project during the year. I took part in Imagineering which is an afterschool club making engineering projects such as robot cars, windmill generators, hydraulic arms

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

I have had a very enjoyable time, the more effort you are willing to put in, the more respect and responsibility you are given. It is deffinately worth getting involved with the Community projects organised by Cummins as you get to work alongside other employees and have a good time.

Review 82/94 for Cummins

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