Accelerator Diagnostic Engineer Review
at Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Placement (10 Months+)
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Daresbury
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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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.
Development of analogue and digital electronics for accelerator diagnostics and instrumentation systems, from simulation to final integration
Commissioning and testing of accelerator diagnostics and instrumentation systems on CLARA
Analysis of diagnostic data from accelerators
Development and implementation of operational procedures for accelerator diagnostics and instrumentation systems
Commissioning and testing of accelerator diagnostics and instrumentation systems on CLARA
Analysis of diagnostic data from accelerators
Development and implementation of operational procedures for accelerator diagnostics and instrumentation systems
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
The environment is clearly a different working dynamic to university, less student and lecturer and more peer-to-peer, yet this has suited well for an exchange of knowledge and expertise forming the basis of a career as a professional engineer. Responsibilities were suitably delegated, allowing for both group work and for individual-lead.
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?
Both - The year has provided a way to hone existing skills and broaden horizons into other areas outside of the academic setting. This also actively contributes towards chartership as the placement is accredited through the university in accordance with the IET competencies.
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?
The level of support provided on the placement is superb - both technical and pastoral.
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?
A fantastic environment for professional growth, yet also a delightfully welcoming and friendly workplace.
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?
4/5
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?
The placement has been nothing short of thoroughly enjoyed.
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 Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Be authentic - it is highly valued and will lead to a far better outcome as a member of the team.
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