Our 'Workplace' team of Institute Engineers embedded within the Dyson Institute and Dyson Technology, and they're on hand for any technical problems you may encounter on your course or within your roles in the workplace and while studying. They will ensure you have all the knowledge you need to thrive in your workplace rotations and support your development as you progress at Dyson.

The Institute Engineers support academic module development with links to Dyson applications of theories and technologies. They also collaborate closely with Dyson Engineering teams and managers to identify appropriate places and projects for students throughout the programme.

They're responsible for:

• Managing work placements in Dyson Engineering teams
• Managing workplace assessments
• Managing and overseeing engineering activities for Summer Series
• Managing and delivering 'Engineering Discovery'; our extended induction period
• Managing training in engineering tools and techniques
• Providing experiences for application of knowledge and skills to a range of engineering problems.
• Suggesting or linking students with mentors / support  etc.
• Providing career guidance

Professional development is a part of engineering development; supporting students in becoming work-ready engineers who can communicate, network, critically analyse, design ethically and problem solve in a range of environments and conditions (not just technical challenges).

This role manages the curriculum of professional development across the programme, running events, activities, workshops and coaching sessions, specifically planned to support the student journey from induction to graduation and beyond.

You will have access to our specialist academic team to support you through your learning journey. They will deliver the academic content through lectures, seminars and workshops. However, they’re also available to support you with your studies through academic tutorials. With our small year groups, you'll have the opportunity to really get to know the academic team and benefit from individual support.

Academic team

You have a Dyson line manager for each of your rotations in the workplace. A line manager is someone with experience in engineering and will focus on the development of a student into an engineer.

They’ll help you define your daily working objectives. You’ll have regular conversations with them about your performance and they’ll help you identify your strengths, plus any areas that need development. You can also discuss any general questions or concerns with your line manager, who’ll be able to point you in the right direction if you need further help.  

• Line Managers are responsible for:
• Regular 1-1 meetings
• Scoping projects and activities
• Managing specific training
• Providing mentoring and coaching
• Signposting to support
• Managing leave / absence
• Assessing goals and performance
• Mentoring and coaching for engineering development
• Health and safety in work

You will also be assigned a Technical Mentor during each of your workplace rotations. Their role is to provide technical support and guidance during the work placement. They will be on hand for day-to-day support in your projects and responsibilities, supporting you with the “How, What, Why, When” of technical challenges, engineering and problem solving.

Technical Mentors are responsible for:

• Reviewing projects and activities regularly
• Supporting project timelines and progress
• Delivering specific training
• Guiding how to overcome challenges
• Supporting technical challenges
• Mentoring and coaching for technical insights and the how, what, why and when
• Signposting to support