Manufacturing Intern Review

by Siemens

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Working at Siemens has been very enjoyable and educative. I have acquired practical and theoretical knowledge in the production of small industrial gas turbines. I have been exposed to a manufacturing environment and have learnt how to execute projects effectively bearing in mind the safety considerations required at each step.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Each time I was faced with a difficult where I was completely unsure of the next step to take, I received support from my line manager and my colleagues. My opinions were valued and fairly judged when I delivered proposals. This enabled me to feel comfortable to discuss and ask questions freely.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Whilst working at Siemens industrial turbo-machinery Ltd, my line manager and the management were very helpful and directed and introduced me to other staff in the business. They gave me guidance with processes I was unfamiliar with and made my transition into the manufacturing environment smooth. They facilitated my growth and encouraged me to ask questions when unsure.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • My schedule was quite balanced with little changes happening from time to time. There was always something to learn or something new to participate in. The projects I received required day-to-day management for them to move forward. So, this created quite a balanced schedule with an occasional increase in workload from time to time.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • As a manufacturing Intern I was given some very important tasks which had a range. From raising expense orders for machines worth over £100,000 to conducting risk assessments for lay out changes in the shop floor. This placement has involved working one a variety of tasks, some outside the scope of engineering.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The time management, communication, coding, project management and research skills I acquired during my placement year will help me to be more effective in my final year of university when dealt with group projects and presentations. This placement year has thought me how to speak in front of large groups of people which is a skill I struggled with initially.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • 3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • 3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Siemens Invests in the personal development of the interns. We were required to partake in training programs aimed at developing our effectiveness in the delivery of presentations and communication at a professional business level. We were then advised to put these training programs into practice during the rest of the internship.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • 3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Luckily for me I had fellow interns who were funny, exciting and supportive. This made every lunch-break something to look forward too. As we would talk about how our day was and share experiences. We also had a group chat where we shared memes and talked about game of thrones.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Lincoln has been the cheapest city I have lived in as a student. Getting my house through student housing was one of the best decisions I have made. I got value for the rent I was paying. I also lived in a very sociable aread with friendly neighbors who always invited us for BBQ's.

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • 3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Myself and the other interns organised charity events where we were able to raise over £3,000 for prostate cancer. This was a team effort and was done by the organisation of football tournaments and conduction of raffles. I also had the opportunity to participate in the Lincoln 10K run along side my fellow interns.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing

East Midlands

August 2019


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