Medical Device Engineer Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

Designing and improving medical devices. Testing current medical devices and fixing issues to improve the lives of patients. Communicating with the wider company to identify problems and working as a team to help reduce the issues.

9/10

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

CAD skills, CNC milling, Rapid prototyping, design verification skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy learning new things, I think the level of difficulty is good as I find it challenging but not difficult.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Incredibly well organised. I have weekly meetings with my manager, mentor and buddy.

10/10

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

Lots of support. All the team are friendly and open to answering questions.

10/10

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

A fair amount. I have received 121 support from lecturers when struggling with certain topics.

10/10

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

It has given me some skills to come into work and perform within my role immediately.

9/10

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 many. We have monthly apprentice socials and have many internal events going on throughout the year as well.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A good environment to work in and very supportive.

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

Be yourself and research the company before interviewing.