Design Engineer Apprentice Review

I am currently working in hardware in company we, look at different electrical components on the board and usually try and diagnose problems. We also provide support to the manufacturing process. I am a Design Engineer Apprentice and my program will take four years. I also carry out tests on new cards when we receive them

I have learnt many skills with the couple of months Ive been here. I completed my PEO, I have also learnt the many acronyms in the company and more about the process and the products created here. I also have improved upon my people skills and feel more comfortable when I am giving presentations and talking technically to people but there is room for more improvement yet

I thoroughly enjoy my program the 3 month placements are great and you get a real idea of what goes on in the company. The employees are very supportive of the apprenticeship scheme and are always striving to get the most out of you. The support system is also excellent and employees are always willing to help

I feel very valued by the company and you are constantly felt included in tasks and other opportunities.

I feel very valued. The company is very good at making you feel involved in things and also give you a lot of responsibility

I receive a lot from my training provider and are always willing to help if I am struggling with aspects of things

I receive lots from my employer. they are constantly checking up on you to ensure you are coping with workload or if your struggling at college. They are also very good at making sure you are coping with work in the business also . If you are struggling there are plenty ways to receive support from the business

It meets most of it but when traveling a far distance you are spending most of the salary a month on fuel and other car maintenance. it will get better as you progress up the apprenticeship but the 1st year apprenticeship is the lowest and the hardest to live off. I think this could be improved upon

Yes there are several opportunities for us especially for promoting the company. We are now enrolled In the STEM project which is a great opportunity. There are site visits that occasionally happen during our apprenticeship and is something I am looking forward to. There are also social events for employees organised which is your choice to attend or not

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It is a very supportive company to be involved in. Even at college you are given monthly briefs on the company and what is actually happening to ensure you feel like an actual employee isolated of being left. It is also a very interesting company to be part of due to our product line as we are the forefront of technology and we are always innovating new products

Ensure you always give it your full effort and treat it as though its a 4 year interview as you are always being watched on your performance. In the long run this will help you when you are all going for the one job that everyone may want and if you've given a good impression people will remember that