Associate Engineer Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

My day to day role involves working with on market combination products to develop and maintain their functionalities for patients. I use CAD and simulation to support my work and present my findings to the wider team.

10/10

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

I have learnt complex CAD and design methods alongside FEA work and dynamic simulation. I have supported investigations with physical testing and have learnt how to comply with GMP and GLP standards.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have learnt so much throughout the programme and have developed so many new skills. Everyday I am being challenged and stretched and have enjoyed every step so far.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well structured with a specific uni day each week consisting of lectures and tutorials. My work is well structured with a mentor and buddy for support.

10/10

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

My employer provides a significant level of support and helps me with university work alongside work projects. They are flexible in providing more time when uni workload is high and also challenging me to allow for further development.

10/10

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

9/10

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

My training provider helps me to learn the basics which I can then take forward to work and apply this knowledge to work based projects.

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 many social activities within the apprenticeship network. There are charity sports events, socials which involve various activities and also professional apprentice networking events. There are also social events within teams that occur fairly frequently.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company has provided me with some amazing opportunities and experiences alongside a significant level of support with my university work, ensuring KSBs are met through projects.

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

Be yourself, research the job role and the skills you need for applying, be happy, confident and just try your best!