PE - Electronics & Complex Systems-Ugrad (DPP) Review
by JLR
Rating
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Skills
3.8
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Responsibilities
4.0
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Support & Guidance
3.5
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
3.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at JLR
- 7. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to JLR
Overview
My general role is HIL (Hardware in the loop testing). My work involves supporting and maintaining the Platform Release Train (PRT) through software flashing, HIL testing, and validation of ECUs to ensure continuous integration and reliable release of platform features into ADAS domain controller.
Skills
I've learnt a lot about Linux, flashing software into ECU's, working with Jira for project management, using and editing Confluence pages. For programming skills I've developed python skills but also learnt about CAPL scripting. I'm also familiar with using CANoe. For soft skills, I've learnt to improve communication, working better in a team by making sure everyone is aligned and networking.
Responsibilities
I was given a decent amount of responsibility, particularly for helping the team when I was in the office with the hardware setups. All the work I've done have mostly been critical tasks for the project in the testing area.
Support & Guidance
At the start, the guidance was not great but eventually after discussion, I got much better support in my main work. When it came to looking for trying other placement opportunities, support was low.
Culture
It was quite relaxed and very friendly. Everyone is open to understanding whatever the situation and they'll adjust to your skill level.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed it quite a bit although I wish I got to do some other placements in my department because I wanted to explore other areas. But all in all, it has been a good experience.
Yes
Make sure you ask questions or take initiative if you are not satisfied with your situation and voice all concerns early on as it will be much easier for JLR to accommodate. Take advantage of extra opportunities and networking and try to diversify your skill set.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Software Engineering
West Midlands
June 2025
