Mechanical Systems Engineer - placement student Review

Overview of role includes:
- Learning of policies, processes and procedures in line with Mechanical Systems - Experimental activities
- Work surrounding rig (FEAD, Shaker) running
- Supporting upfit of sensors (strain, pressure, accelerometers, displacement)
- Supporting calibration activities
- Supporting adherence to HSE requirements (COSHH, LOTO, 5S)
- Test planning
- Data processing and analysis
- Some travel within UK (

Yes, I am expected to take on projects individually, however, can ask for support at any time and for anything.

I have newly learnt some experimental skills required for a Mechanical systems engineer such as installing strain gauges, and working with accelerometers and pressure transducer calibrators as well as the data processing softwares used after gathering test data.
Skills like time-management, teamwork, report writing etc have been further developed during real-life problem solving projects.

Support and guidance was well received during my time. As much as they expected me to take on projects by myself and develop my skills, I was open to asking as many questions and support from colleagues within the team and managers. Sufficient training on each software and new skills I learnt was given before expecting me to take on the work.

The company culture was very friendly and welcoming, everyone is social and approachable to ask for help on their area of expertise. The open plan office meant collaborating and meeting new people was very easy. Even as a placement student and less experienced, I was treated the same way as anyone else and my opinions on each problem were taken as seriously.

I am enjoying it very much, my role offers me a good mix of hands-on experimental work as well as the opportunity to learn more software/analysis based work as well. The team and everyone around have been friendly and approachable to work with and different charity/student activities organised by the company have given me an opportunity to make new friendships and also network both within the organisation and outside of it.

Yes