Test Engineering Placement Student Review
at Cummins
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
Darlington
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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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.
Some of the daily tasks include to participate and report in daily meetings, reporting the progress of the tests that you are responsible for. Check the quality of the data gathered from tests. Oversee the operation of the test cell or vehicles and provide support to the operator and facilities team when necessary. Troubleshoot issues including test hardware, test sequence and scripting, procedures and provide both short- and long-term solutions.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes we were given responsibilities.
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?
I gained a lot of new software skills like Excel, Concerto, MatLab. I also developed my communication, problem solving and team working skills thanks to the support of my managers. Gained knowledge of diesel architecture and test cell operation.
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?
3/5
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
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
The managers and the whole team were very supportive during the placement.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
The atmosphere in the company was amazing. I met a lot of people from different cultures and nationalities.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed the whole duration of the placement a lot.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
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
Apply to a challenging role.
