Applied Mechanics Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone was very welcoming and patient when explaining things

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was always busy, but there is a good balance of practical and theoretical work.

    5/5

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

    4/5

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

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It is quite quiet in the office, which on the whole can be good, but sometimes it is a little too quiet

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was all very well organised, everything was fully explained during the training on the first two days of the placement

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I have really enjoyed working for Cummins, I was able to fit in so easily and you are treated as an Engineer

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • We tried to organise something between us every month or so

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It is about average

    3/5

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

    3/5

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

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

West Midlands

June 2011


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