Electromechanical Engineer Review
at Cummins
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Sandwich
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work within the engineering team for Cummins, currently my daily tasks consist of participating in project meetings, supporting with CAD and Drafting work whilst also dedicating time to my off the job training. I am seeing my responsibilities growing as I am now on a program to become an ESW specialist for the Air Cleaner sub-system.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I feel the apprenticeship program I am on has been a great experience so far and I enjoy going into the office everyday as I am constantly learning new skills and knowledge from the experienced engineers at Cummins.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, having been with Cummins for a few years now I have felt my skills have developed a great deal through the apprenticeship program having first started on a Level 3. I have also learnt countless new skills which are constantly developing as I am exposed to new work and projects.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I feel that the apprenticeship program is well organized and has a good structure from both the side of the company and of the university.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a great deal of support from my employer, everyone in the office is very supportive and great to work with and learn from.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university has been very supportive as they have a great platform for learning support and my tutor has been very helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel like learning knowledge from the qualification and then being able to apply it in my day to day work certainly helps me to perform better in my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes the company organises professional networking events which have been great for learning more about people in the company. There are also social activities as well which have been great fun.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Colleagues are all great to work with and everyone is very supportive towards your development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Don't be afraid to ask questions and always be eager to learn.
