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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Review

at Siemens Healthineers

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Witney

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.5 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My current role as a maintenance apprentice consists of maintaining and repairing equipment and systems that are used on the shop floor.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the apprenticeship. I love the work I do on a day-to-day basis and the team I work with make it easy to learn and develop

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
On the mechanical side, some skills I learned was diagnosing and repairing things such as worn bearings, misaligned actuators, belt degradation, and hydraulic or pneumatic leaks. These systems may involve pressurized environments, heating elements, vacuum pumps, and precise timing cycles. I have also learned how to fault find, and read electrical wiring diagrams as well as more physical skills like welding and soldering

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I think the programme started with a few difficulties for the apprentices in terms of not getting too much support during the year at BMW but has drastically improved in the second year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
In the second year, we receive much more support with a fast response time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I think we recieve a good amount of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Siemens Healthineers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good opportunity to develop your skills as well as build a good foundation for your career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens Healthineers?
Try your hardest to show your passion for development
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