Graduate Materials Engineer Review
by Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Rating
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Skills
4.3
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Responsibilities
3.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.0
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
- 7. Would you recommend Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Overview
Perform materials testing and analysis (thermal, mechanical, rheology and chemical techniques). Advise on chemical hazards and provide support with COSHH assessments. Develop epoxy formulations according to project needs. Perform trials on new materials, including pilot tests. Write reports on findings and present these to projects.
Skills
Since being at STFC, I have learnt lots about the chemistry and formulation of resins and applying the knowledge gained from my degree to industry has been rewarding. I have been able to practice my presenting skills at conferences and meetings and attended many trainings to develop other soft skills. My management have been very flexible in allowing me learn new skills in the laboratory and I have the ability to do more of the things I enjoy.
Responsibilities
I feel I have been given adequate responsibility in my role and have always had a very open discussion with my line manager if I believe I need more responsibilities.
Support & Guidance
There are a lot of mentoring schemes in place and the graduate team work really hard to check in on you regularly. They are eager to help you out if you have any problem with your work or can help navigate you towards the relevant people.
Culture
Everyone is super friendly and very passionate about their work. The Early Careers Network organise lots of networking events in order to help graduates/placement students settle in and also learn about each others work.
Your Impressions
I like the atmosphere and working environment, at times work could be more exciting but overall I enjoy my job.
Yes
Ask lots of questions in the interview process and if you can ask for a site tour when you are being interviewed even if you are online. STFC are quite a niche company so before you apply make sure you understand what we do from online research.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Science
South West
September 2024
