Process Control Engineer Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Computerised System Validation work alongside business as usual tasks such as breakdowns, problem solving and Pharma Vision System product additions

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

PLC Siemens TIA Portal Training, BEng Professional Engineering, Mentoring apprentices, 18th Edition Electrical Wiring, Internal Vision System Training

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Good team culture with lots of company benefits and a good campus

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Aston University support us with anything we need and work are really flexible to give us extra time off if required to study

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer always support me with additional time off, mentors and want me to do well in the degree programme.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

With my training provider we have 1-2-1 support sessions with our academic supervisors and skills supervisors who give us all the support we need to do well within the qualification.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Gives me the additional engineering knowledge, also working towards IEng through the course which gives me additional skills in the workplace.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are professional networking events we can get involved with, support drop in sessions, the on-site gym and football pitch.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A great place to work with lots of company benefits and a high amount of support with academic progression.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?

Values and behaviours are very important to the company so if you can show good V's and B's you'll fit into the culture.