Electronics Engineer Review

My main role was to develop a low light plasma diagnostic system for a prototype partical accelerator. My day to day included schematic and PCB design, embedded software coding in C/C++ using micro controllers. And doing tests on hardware that was developed and collaberating with physics colleges for their interpretation.

Yes I was given some what large responsibility in terms of the design of the optical diagnostic and trusted to write and publish the paper in the IPAC journal. Along with present a paper on the topic at an international conference

I greatly improved my PCB design and my embedded software skills, on the software side mainly using linux and coding for internet messaging protocols. And in terms of PCB I improved a lot on component knowledge and how to read datasheets more effectively to come up with hardware solutions

I recived a lot more support at the start of my placement as I didnt know as much but as i grew into the role I found myself needing less help. But still available if I needed it

Atmosphere was very friendly and very helpful and understanding of my lack of knowledge due to being a student.

I very much enjoyed my placement as what I worked on was very interesting and was given the freedom to study aspects I found interesting and come up with novel solutions myself

Yes