Test Engineer Review
by Cummins
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
3.8
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The Culture
4.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I fully enjoyed the placement. I worked in test engineering and was given a range of tasks. Given responsibility equivalent to the graduates and even lead 2 design projects. Cummins was an excellent company to work for
Very valued. Not looked down upon for being a placement student and felt part of the team. Felt my contributions were welcomed and encouraged. Everyone very friendly
Good support from supervisor. Set a range of projects but was also very proactive in seeking out work and guidance myself.
Some days very busy (when vehicle testing or working on designs. However, did not have that many daily tasks so sometimes a slow work day. However, flexitime meant the days when you had lots to do were balanced by less busy days
A surprising amount of responsibility I wouldn't have expected before starting the year. Very pleased I did the year in industry as I gained so much valuable experience to take forward when applying for graduate jobs
Skills developed well. Soft skills e.g. communication were improved on every day from working in a team environment. Also had the opportunity to lead projects, chair meetings and mentor the next placement student. The placement taught me how to work effectively by myself and with others
The Company
Excellent! really friendly and relaxed. The ideal environment to work in
Pretty well organised. A whole 'student development programme was run with workshops with other placement students. I had a role and tasks given but sometimes had to work hard to get tasks
Felt I was very invested in. Can see that Cummins values its employees and their development
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Healthcare/Dental
Great company to work for and would be pleased to go back. However, I would perhaps like to explore another engineering industry
The Culture
Really good. 19 placement students so lots of support and opportunity to organise socials together. Also had monthly meetings and organised charity events together which was fun.
Darlington rent was very cheap. Restaurants to go to and lots of shops in the village. Drinks slightly more expensive than I had expected
It was ok. A few main places to go. Some good bars. A good placement student group meant we had a few good nights out together
Yeah loads. Not just the placement group but also my team in the company had socials (driving range, bowling, meals out, drinks etc. ) and people organised get togethers for birthdays etc.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
North East
November 2017
