PE- Hardware and Mechatronics Undergraduate Review
at JLR
Placement (10 Months+)
Automotive Engineering
Gaydon
Review Submitted: June 2025
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
In my role in Product Engineering, I help make digital tasks more efficient. I work on things like automating processes, automating CAD, analysing data, documenting workflows, spotting areas where we can improve. My tasks are given by a squad lead or manager and are planned to fit within set timeframes.
Each day, I work closely with other team members to solve problems and share updates. Most of my work is with internal teams, but sometimes I also work with external partners when needed. I’m responsible for making sure my work supports bigger projects, like improving old systems and helping the team work more smoothly.
Each day, I work closely with other team members to solve problems and share updates. Most of my work is with internal teams, but sometimes I also work with external partners when needed. I’m responsible for making sure my work supports bigger projects, like improving old systems and helping the team work more smoothly.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I’ve learned a lot of new skills and also improved many of the ones I already had. I’ve picked up new tools and techniques, especially around automation, data analysis, communication, presentations, and CAD. At the same time, I’ve developed my existing skills by applying them to real projects, solving problems, and working more efficiently.
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?
5/5
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?
Received a lot of support and guidance- a nice thing about JLR is everyone is always happy to help.
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?
very helpful, friendly and diverse
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Enjoyed it very much.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at JLR
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to JLR
My advice would be to stay open and proactive. Don’t be afraid to ask for different types of work or more responsibility. It’s also really helpful to have honest conversations with your manager about the skills you want to build and the tasks you’re interested in. This helps you get the most out of your experience and grow in the areas that matter to you.
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