Thermal Mechanical Design Engineer- Batteries Review
at Cummins
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
Milton Keynes
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I design mechanical components for battery structures, working closely with a senior engineer. The components can also be to meet testing needs, or for prototype building.
A typical week consists of whole site engineering meetings, regular work, and then meetings with the people I am designing parts for, whether this is other mechanical engineers, validation engineers or system engineers
A typical week consists of whole site engineering meetings, regular work, and then meetings with the people I am designing parts for, whether this is other mechanical engineers, validation engineers or system engineers
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Not an reasonable amount. I am responsible for my own design work, but none of this has been of high significance- ie, not on the main battery product. However, I have been responsible for the design, development, sourcing and supply of components for a very important test, which meant I played a key role in supporting the validation engineers and I attended the test to ensure the parts were used correctly
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I have learnt a huge amount of skills. This includes engineering drawing skills/GD&T, I have learnt an entirely new CAD software and have a much greater technical understanding of engineering.
I have also been able to apply some knowledge from university within my role, but often I learn as I go
I have also been able to apply some knowledge from university within my role, but often I learn as I go
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?
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?
A massive, massive amount. I was paired up with a very talented senior engineer on my first day, who guides me and provides me my work. He is my go to for any questions and any support I need, whenever I need it.
All of my colleagues are super helpful and very very friendly- anyone will offer up their help if you ask, no matter what team.
All of my colleagues are super helpful and very very friendly- anyone will offer up their help if you ask, no matter what team.
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?
Amazing. Working hours are super flexible and relaxed, whether in the office or from home. As long as you are completing your work and attending the correct meetings, you are doing perfectly. Regular breaks are encouraged, as is taking holiday which we receive a good amount of (25 days)
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
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?
A great deal. My placement has confirmed for me that I do indeed want to be a mechanical engineer, and I know that there is a good company I can work with to achieve that goal.
I have a year left at uni, and I would much rather continue working than go back.
I have a year left at uni, and I would much rather continue working than go back.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Cummins
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Cummins
When apply, don't pretend to be someone you aren't. Genuine people are much more appreciated at this company, and its something the managers look for.
