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Junior Mechanical Engineer Review

at ASMPT

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering

Weymouth

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

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

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Fixing problems raised within specific bugs, encompassing all mechanical elements of the machine, within engineering drawings, designs, reviews, or assemblies. Using Mechanical Engineering skills to find solutions to various problems and provide suitable solutions that satisfy all stakeholder needs.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Initially, I was given smaller tasks to help build my skillset slowly; as I developed and expanded my skills, I was given more and more responsibility and more important tasks, which had a larger impact on the company and processes.
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?
Learnt skills such as how to create an Engineering Drawing, up to company ISO standards, which is not taught at University, and skills that allow analytical mindset to consider varying factors while designing, such as machining capabilities, fastener sizes, thread engagement, etc. Built and developed existing skills such as collaboration, presentational skills, communication, and confidence
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
Support and guidance was always available, coming into work every day meant that I was constantly surrounded by other placement students, apprentices, employees, and managers. This allowed me to constantly ask questions and was able to receive a lot of support and guidance when necessary.
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?
Everyone around the workplace is very friendly and always happy to answer questions, there are frequent social events that are optional, and an open canteen seating area means that people can socialise and chat whilst having lunch.
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?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have really enjoyed my placement for the last 13 months, I have felt like a full ASMPT employee and have thrown myself into every opportunity, no matter how daunting it may seem. With all the responsibility and work I have been given, I have never been sat counting down the hours and have always had something to work on and pass the time with.
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 ASMPT
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend ASMPT to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to ASMPT
Just be confident, confidence in an interview sets a first impression, don't be afraid to admit you don't know something - it is expected that you wont as a student! Look into accommodation early and search beforehand for any sports teams, socialisation teams, or activities that you would like to be a part of.
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