Worldwide Engineering Support and Cost Reduction Placement Engineer. Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Excellent industrial experience. Working as a Design engineer at Cummins really opens your eyes to the exciting world of market leading engine design in a corporate business environment.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues at Cummins treat you like a valued employee rather than a university student. The work set is of a high standard and you are expected to perform at a level equivalent of graduates and engineers.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Management were a fantastic support, sending me on relevant training courses for the job and always willing to lend a helping hand for anything I may have struggled with. Career guidance and support from experienced employees and even senior management was very inspiring and encouraging.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The job was very demanding and my project supervisors expected an extremely high standard of work from me. As a result I was generally very busy and also due to my job role I had different problems to solve almost every day.

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

    • I was given quite a high level of responsibility during my placement designing a range of engine components and given ownership of the design work. The work I was responsible for however, was supported and guided under supervision to ensure I was going in the correct direction!

    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 training, skills and general working life understanding gained on my placement were great. I feel refreshed and confident going into my final year of study. I feel I have become much more professional on my outlook on life and this will help me in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere at Cummins is extrremely friendly, very multicultural and diverse and generally fun. The nature of the business ensures that the workplace must be serious however, people are always willing to have a chat, help out or just simply have a laugh during a break from work.

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

    • The placement was well set-up coordinating all the placement students across all functions to work together on several activities. Initially I felt a little confused as I did not actually know the department I was in or who my manager was until my first day of work. It would have been useful to have got some information about the role I was starting before my placement.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company invested a great deal in me, through training and personal development. Cannot fault it.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered several career opportunities within the company. Just need to decide what is the best option for me!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of fun to be had, good student social atmosphere. Social events across the company were also well attended and great fun.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home so costs were minimal!

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

    • Decent. Enough places to go to have a good time!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of opportunities and activities to do in the North-East

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

June 2012

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