Siemens

Virtual Reality/Product Definition Intern

May - August 2019 • Milford, OH

What I liked

I gained a lot of confidence in my own abilities and am a lot more confident in a professional setting/workplace. I really liked that I was doing actual work that would be used by the company and was treated like an actual employee instead of a stereotypical intern.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Finance Control Intern

June 2019 • Toronto, Ontario

What I liked

I love the firm, and the people I was working with. The team has been really helpful. The experience gave me a great introduction to corporate finance. Really nice office space design.

What I wish was different

The firm's food could be a bit better I guess.

Advice

I would say strong EXCEL skill is very necessary. It really saves a lot of time during work. I would recommend taking an advanced Excel course on coursera.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Wendell, NC

What I liked

Getting to learn a lot about computer aided design

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Ask a lot of questions and take notes! Also get to know your co-workers.

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Sales Engineering Intern

June - August 2019 • Dubai, Emirate of Dubai

What I liked

The work environment was great. Working in such a big company has different work ethics that stands out different from other companies which made them successful. The company made you feel like a stakeholder and gives you to confidence to bring maximum work efficiency.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have graduated till then so that I could extend my contract.

Advice

Be serious and challenge every moment to yourself to make your senior colleagues feel that why you are important to them or what is worth of being in that company.

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Software Engineer

January - August 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Siemens offers an amazing working environment. It is professional enough to keep me on top of my work but relaxed enough for me to take a break and chat with friends if I need to. Because Siemens employs so many co-ops, it is very easy to meet other students and gain new friends. I always had a mentor who took the time to make sure I understood what I need to, and was happy to answer my questions. I always felt like my work was important and that my peers/team members valued my work and input.

What I wish was different

Advice

You will hardly ever get anything you do not ask for. If you see an opportunity arise that you want to take advantage/be a part of then ask to do so. Things will not be handed to you, but more often than not, others are happy to help you get the things you want. And NEVER be afraid to ask a question!

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Lab intern

May - August 2019 • Beijing, People's Republic of China

What I liked

Comfortable atmosphere

What I wish was different

Work content, mine is boring and easy

Advice

Try to learn more

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sales and marketing

May - August 2019 • Newport News, VA

What I liked

Great staff and great teaching experience

What I wish was different

More range of tasks

Advice

Expanding your personal network is extremely important

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Erfurt, Thuringia

What I liked

The atmosphere and cultural experience of an internship abroad is exciting and enriching. I got to immerse myself in the local work culture as well which was a rare and interesting experience. My co-workers were friendly and I learned that the stereotype that Germans are all hard work all day is not so true, they take pride in their work but they are also friendly and laid back, and unless there is a meeting or deadline, there is a lot of freedom in the office and little stress.

What I wish was different

I wish I had learned more German prior to my visit because deciphering emails and documents took me a little longer than I would have liked, and the occasional conversation was difficult for me due to accents or speed or subject. With a basic understanding of the language there is definitely a layer of socialization and interaction I was barred from.

Advice

I would definitely use any internship abroad experience as an opportunity to really feel the culture of an area, and even travel to see other nearby ones. A country like Germany has many cultures and destinations to offer. Though I think it is important to speak at least some level of language where applicable.

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design engineer

May 2019 • Florham Park, NJ

What I liked

They taught me a lot of AutoCAD and gave me real jobs to do

What I wish was different

I wish there were more interns to share the experience with

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions! Also, work hard, because you never know who's watching and what kind of opportunities you can get.

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Graphics Intern

January 2018 • Irving, TX

What I liked

Meeting other engineers who have graduated, having my own cubicle, experiencing office life, working with other interns, independence

What I wish was different

Advice

Work is what you make it. The work may not be super fun but the people and experiences are priceless.

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Data Analysis Assistant

May 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Good pay, lots of travel

What I wish was different

More engineering, less sales

Advice

Great company, fantastic people

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Sales development program intern

May - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Company culture was welcoming and ability to pursue different projects

What I wish was different

More pay for housing/relocation

Advice

Network!

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Engineering Marketing Intern

May 2019 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I loved that I was given a real job that caused me to learn and grow my skills to be more useful to an employer. I was encouraged to learn to use tools such as Tableau and Alteryx. I also was able to volunteer for jobs doing 3D design.

What I wish was different

I wish I had understood what exactly the right questions were to ask to decide which manager I wanted to work with.

Advice

It’s great and if you have an opportunity to work for Siemens, jump at it.

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Siemens associate consultant

May 2019 • Troy, MI

What I liked

I like that my job has allowed me to travel, I’ve seen many cool cities since I have worked with Siemens. They do a great job of working with my school schedule so I can do both work & school.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

It is really good to build a personal experience to get connections. Connections lead to really cool job opportunity.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist

May - August 2017 • Shanghai, China

What I liked

The atmosphere is very friendly.

What I wish was different

More work can be assigned to me. Give me more freedom to use facility.

Advice

Get to know more colleagues.

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Tax Intern

May - August 2018 • Iselin, NJ

What I liked

I learned a lot about tax preparation

What I wish was different

After the three week tax preparation season there was basically nothing to do so I wish I could have done more

Advice

Ask lots of questions!

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Communication Intern

May - August 2018 • Beijing, China

What I liked

The work is intense but you can really get your hands on work and learn a lot.

What I wish was different

The company’s culture is quite traditional.

Advice

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Corporate Financial Analyst

May - August 2018 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

The friendly environment and all of the hands on experience. The employees were so helpful in giving me meaningful tasks and projects.

What I wish was different

Some more diversity in the projects and tasks.

Advice

It’s very important to gain experience in a corporate environment. Learning how, when, and who to book meetings with and how to behave in a professional manner is far easier said than done.

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