Undergraduate Engineer Review

I have worked on various projects including simulations, testing, design and build across various categories. I have worked on early stage design, research roles as well as some insight into manufacture. I am responsible for my own projects and have regular meetings with team members and my line manager.

I came not knowing much about engineering applications, just the core maths and physics at school. I have learnt programming in MATLAB and python, CAD and simulation software such as ANSYS in both the degree and on the job. The workplace is particularly helpful with developing and solidifying these skills. I have also learnt soft skills, including engaging with senior stakeholders and managing projects.

Everyone starts off with a varied experience and in your final 2 years you are able to tailor your experience and choose a team. Compared to a traditional university degree the learning on the job has been the most useful part, the degree is free and you get paid. The Dyson culture is very relaxed and the people are friendly. The Dyson Institute put on lots of social events and the gym onsite is free.

As the first year on the degree, everything has been decided as we went along, which allowed us to help tailor the course but also had its challenges. The course is purely academic so there are no taught design modules and it can be a challenge to fit in university work alongside work in your team and a social life. The academic and wellbeing support from the Dyson Institute is great and like no other.

I have great support from my work team, with a line manager and mentors in the team too. We also get amazing support from the Dyson Institute team with any problems, inside and outside of work.

The support from Warwick is poor, which is understandable seeing as they are 2 hours offsite. There is access to an online library only, so the Dyson Institute have a small library onsite. There has been no contact with a tutor from Warwick but it has not been necessary, again because there was help from Dyson onsite and in person.

The qualification received, like any other university degree is very general and much more is learnt and developed on the job. Theories are learnt over a small period of time and forgotten about soon after but if anything is necessary then notes are good enough as a basis for learning.

There are lots of opportunities for social events through both Dyson and the Dyson Institute. Dyson have a gym onsite and lots of clubs you can join. The Dyson Institute have a student social team who help put on events and there is a yearly formal and ski trip.

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The opportunities have been endless and this experience is unlike any other. The learning experience on the job is much more useful than the lectures and to get a degree and be paid for it is great!

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