Mechatonics and Robotics Engineer Review
by Houlder Ltd
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
3.5
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The Culture
4.3
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at Houlder Ltd. One of the main reasons for my satisfaction was that I was able to apply knowledge that I had acquired during the first two years of my course (Mechatronics & Robotics) to an array of interesting, original and technically challenging projects
From day one I felt that I was a fully integrated member of the Houlder team. Colleagues would trust me to fulfil my duties and would support me when I had queries.
I was trusted to carry out tasks complex tasks, and whenever I had a query regarding a certain problem my supervisor would take considerable time ensuring that I fully understood the issue at hand. This not only enabled my to perform my job to a higher standard but also meant that I learned a lot of valuable tips from experienced engineers throughout during my placement.
Due to the nature of the work at Houlder, the level of work varied depending on the number of ongoing projects. During quiet periods I was involved in producing technical specifications for tender documents to assist with finding additional projects. Additionally I worked on some internal research and development projects.
In most cases I was given the same responsibility as the other engineers within the control team.
The skills developed during my placement strongly correlate with my degree program. For example I was heavily involved with using the LABVIEW programming environment and the Soldiworks software package, both of these form a considerable part of certain modules within my course. Additionally the management and quality control procedures are applicable most future projects, both within by programme and beyond.
The Company
For the most part there was a positive atmosphere in the office. Everyone at Houlder is extremely welcoming, friendly and easy to get along with.
I was the first placement student the control department had acquired, despite this the placement seemed well organised.
Flexi Time
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Healthcare/Dental
The Culture
As I was employed in the North East, the cost of living is generally low, I personally lived in an apartment in the centre of Newcastle, this meant that the rent was slightly higher than other alternatives in the outskirts, however it meant that my commute to work was much simpler.
There is excellent nightlife in Newcastle.
During my placement I was involved in a variety of activities and societies outside of work.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
North East
July 2017
