Women in Engineering Sponsorship Scheme

Women in Engineering Sponsorship Scheme

After eight weeks of my three-month summer placement I was honestly amazed by what I was doing every day, and what I knew was coming in the future. My first week went by so quickly. 180mph to be precise. Experiencing the cars is really important to get your mind into a customer’s way of thinking. So, to be driven round our test track at 180mph in an F-TYPE prototype was an experience I’ll never forget.

I always wanted to work with cars because I wanted to have an impact on how cars interact with society and how we can change the impact we have on the environment. What I’ve seen has really opened my eyes. The investment in R&D is incredible. And the level of detail we go into blows my mind. I’ve been working on Lithium Ion batteries for the telematics unit. Tracking vehicles and being able to analyse data and share knowledge with other vehicles for example, is crucial to deliver a more connected world.

The freedom you get here is also great. I’ve been encouraged to go and meet new people, explore possibilities and try new things. One of my favourite events is the weekly Electrical Graduate Breakfast Forum. This is where apprentices, graduates and undergraduates all get together to talk about the challenges we are working on and share hints and tips. It’s a brilliant networking opportunity and a great way to build your knowledge and career.