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Siemens Healthineers

Manufacturing Engineering Intern Review

at Siemens Healthineers

Internship (1 Month+)

Mechanical Engineering

Oxford

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Work in the new factory project. Establish the trial plan for the new process which is going to be implement in new factory. Monitor the trial and justify if the process affect the performance and quality of the product. Host and lead different meeting with stakeholders to gather information and review. Establish functionality specification for new equipment. Help engineer with process time and equipment utilization study which help in decision making. Attend different meeting to provide update on my work and also provide idea on people's project.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was being treated like a real employer and was given real project. I was also given full control to my project which I can make my own decision. At the meantime, I was also provided with the support I need. Coming from an Asian background, I felt like my work is being appreciated here and there is no hierarchy culture in the company which I love.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I developed soft skills greatly. I am more confident in hosting and leading a meeting with people that is more senior than me. I learnt how to manage my time especially in scheduling meeting. I have gained an insight of the industry as the company treated me just like other employer. I have polished my presenting skill as I need to present a lot throughout my internship. In addition, I also enhanced my organization skill as I was given full control in my project, which I have to manage my project in an organized way.
I also developed my technical skill especially in manufacturing field. I have learnt the things to be considered while listing specification for the equipment. Besides, I also get to know what different parameters to be decided in the new process trial. I enhanced my analytical skill and work with the data obtained to draw conclusion to the new process.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My colleagues are really helpful. I was provided with all the support I need.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
There is no hierarchy culture here, which makes me feel comfortable working here. As the only Asian in my department, I don't feel excluded and I have made many friends. In summary, I felt really comfortable and will definitely consider working here permanently.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoy it very much. I was given a right amount of workload to keep me busy but not draining my energy. I never feel uncomfortable here and I love it.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Siemens Healthineers
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Siemens Healthineers to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Siemens Healthineers
In the assessment center, try to show more of a leadership quality rather than trying too hard in providing idea, listen to your teammate and only provide constructive idea. In your interview, just be yourself, and do not lie. Be passionate, they are not looking for the smartest person in the world, they are looking for the best fit in the team.
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