At an event held in the University's Frederick Mappin Building, the home of Engineering, six Siemens employees from diverse business units discussed their professional journeys, responsibilities, and offered application advice.
The event, opened by David Moss, Head of Siemens Research & Innovation Ecosystems UK, highlighted the success of the Siemens Digital Innovation Zone at the University, a hub and ‘living lab’ bridging research and practical application.
Presentations covered a wide range of career paths. George Wilson, Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Siemens Healthineers detailed his journey from a fascination with magnet technology to his current role in MRI magnet production at Siemens Magnet Technology near Oxford. He emphasised the importance of combining academic knowledge with hands-on experience, highlighting his Biomedical Engineering BEng and industry placement.
"Students gained valuable insights into Siemens and its expectations through the 'A Day in the Life' event. I'm positive this experience significantly increased their confidence in pursuing future employment opportunities with the company."
Islay Maclean
Siemens Intern and Manager of the Digital Innovation Zone
Robin Sibley, Software Engineering Manager, showcased Siemens' internship programme, based in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield. He explained how 10-15 students annually secure paid, 12-month internships, contributing to real projects and production code. Interns gain experience in cutting-edge technologies, including C++, web development, cloud microservices, VR, AI, and visual arts. Robin encouraged students to apply for upcoming summer internships, with applications opening in Autumn.
The event featured a Q&A session, allowing students to delve deeper into working at Siemens, followed by a networking session where they connected directly with Siemens employees, exploring potential career paths. A key partner for Siemens graduate recruitment, the University of Sheffield saw over 1,000 students engage with the Siemens Digital Innovation Zone in its Faculty of Engineering during 2024.
The longstanding relationship between the University of Sheffield and Siemens has already generated valuable and diverse projects. Continued involvement is strengthening ties and developing work in new fields, channelling innovative research into pioneering solutions for today’s global challenges.
