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JLR

Electronics and Complex Integration Systems Undergraduate Review

at JLR

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

Gaydon

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My role covers quality of inverters in the current fleet cars. Using problem solving skills and data analysis to help diagnose and resolve flagged issues. This involves kitting up cars with test equipment and measuring signals through diagnostic software whilst driving the cars in specific scenarios. I also regularly communicate with suppliers and engineers in different teams to discuss flagged issues, how to tackle them and what potential fixes are.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a fair amount of responsibility during my time at JLR. I have been given the sole job of completing a full background check and data analysis for a prominent issue as well as creating sufficient test plans to replicate the fault which was then used to set a foundation to fix the fault completely. I have also validated new software with a time sensitive deadline, making sure it was ready for next release.
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?
I have learnt many skills within both the world of diagnostics and data analysis, gaining experience in CANalyzer, Inca, MDA, CSSLaunch, SSLogview, Catia v6 and many more. I have also refined skills in areas like Excel and public speaking. I have learnt how to effectively communicate with other engineers inside and out of my team. I have also been provided with resources to improve in skills outside of engineering, going on first aid training
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?
4/5
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?
When joining the company, I was provided with hours of training to increase my understanding of the company and team. I was very well guided with my supervisor always being able to help if I needed any. As I progressed, I put myself in positions with little guidance to help improve my skill set, however I could always get support from my team if I needed any.
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?
The company culture within JLR was very supportive. They provided groups for all areas and supported frequent breaks and wellness walks throughout the day. Through the undergraduate programme they offered many opportunities to see different areas of the company. JLR also provided a very friendly atmosphere with multiple coffee chains, a store, shop and a cafeteria with outside seating. JLR also hosted many show events on site, displaying JLR partners and suppliers.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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 really enjoyed my placement. A combination of a really nice, supportive team, being able to drive luxury vehicles daily both onsite and off and how involved in the work I got with an genuine intrigue of what I was actually doing made my time during placement a really enjoyable one.
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 JLR
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to JLR
Make sure to do plenty of research into JLR before handing in your cover letter and make sure to follow their advice for the interview. Make sure you do your presentation on something you're really passionate about.
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