Applied Science Technology Engineering Industrial Placement Review
at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
Brackley
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.5/5
-
Skills Development
5/5
-
Support and Guidance
4.3/5
-
Company Culture
5/5
-
Overall Experience
3/5
-
Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Design engineering, using CAD to design parts and assemblies. Hands on work assembling projects. Meetings discussing projects and design reviews
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, lots of responsibility but always a manageable amount
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes. CAD/design skills, teamwork, time management, knowledge of materials, FEA skills
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?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
LOADS. Any issues or questions were quickly answered well
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?
Brilliant. A very healthy, non-blame-culture attitude with a big push to look after youself and eat healthy/be active
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
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?
I've loved my time here and would go back for a full time role if offered
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 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Get involved. Ask questions. Don't be afraid of making mistakes
Aerodynamics Industrial Placement
at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
- Placement (10 Months+)
- Brackley
-
4.6
