Applied Controls Placement Student Review

Reviewing custom calibrations for OEMs, includes checking environmental and performance impacts and using graphical analysis of data. Custom calibrations were presented by myself to the cross functional controls teams in the US & India in our thrice weekly review meetings.
Test bench simulation for the simulation and fixing of electronic feature issues occurring in the field.

I was given a lot of responsibility. I had interacted with various stake holders on a daily basis without my manger trying to 'hold my hand'. When I needed support it was there but I felt that my manager trusted me to carry out my duties as required.

Lots of automotive related skills have been gained such as J1939 datalink knowledge. I have also had hands on experience with how diesel generators work and had the chance to attend training session on all these skills
My public speaking has greatly improved here and I have felt a real positive shift in my confidence whilst speaking. My excel skills have greatly improved as well as having gained knowledge from various new software's

I had a lot of support in my placement. I always knew who to get in touch with when I needed help on different things. I was also off work ill for sometime and I always felt like I had great support from both my manager and the company as a whole.

The company atmosphere was very positive, Every is kind and are keen to get to know you. After a few months people in the company begin to feel more like a friend than a colleague which nurtured a very positive working atmosphere .

I enjoyed it a lot, I would have liked to have more hands on experience with the test bench side of things or even have had the opportunity to go off site but I know this isn't part of the job. After a while the work did feel repetitive but I was still enjoying it

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