Product Development Engineer Review

by Spirax Sarco

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Primarily because it wasn't my first choice of engineering field. I am more interested in Nuclear.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Overall friendly environment and companions are easily made.

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

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Fairly busy. Had quite a bit of free time, though this was because of project progress being stalled.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Enough to make me feel like I am contributing but not enough to make me feel like I am learning much.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • As mentioned, the environment was quite friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There were a few ups and downs.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Some training sessions were attended.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

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

    • Personally, I am not interested in Steam Systems. However, they do offer graduate jobs if the candidate performs well during the placement year.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not bad, considering a student discount.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I don't really have a nightlife. However, my colleagues have told me that it can be a lot of fun.

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sports and leisure centre. Cinema. Restaurants. Shopping. That's about it really.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

February 2014

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