Hardware and Mechatronics Undergraduate Review

Solihull BIW PVT Undergrad - take on quality projects either from customer warranty issues or in-house finds. Work closely with manufacturing and the base engineering teams to resolve issues quickly.

I had responsibility to complete projects in a timely manor to make sure the company would not lose a lot of money. I had responsibility to contact suppliers and represent JLR in external meetings, so making sure I acted as professional as possible.

I have greatly improved my communications skills, specifically, knowing how to communicate well with a large variety of people at different times. This is because I have worked with people who are managers and senior managers, people who are associates on the assembly lines, people from lots of different countries and towns, and people who are different ages.

My line manager has supported me throughout the year. He has enabled me to be more independent and know who else to contact when support is needed.

The company culture is great, all the employees respect each other and are mostly helpful. Management doesn't create unnecessary pressure on employees. The company looks after the employees with pay rises, good holiday entitlement, sick leave when needed and benefits.

I very much enjoyed my placement as it enabled to tackle difficult problems and think creatively. The team I have been in are great fun and the team building days have been some of the best days on my placement.

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