Scholar Profile –
Jake

What appeals to me about Electronics

The greatest appeal must be the almost endless capabilities that electronic design can provide. We have already reached the point where a chip the size of a penny can outperform any human mind, imagine what advancements we could see in the coming years. The possibility of working alongside these is why I chose a degree in electronic engineering.

Why I chose Frazer-Nash

The large variety and breadth of different projects that you could be involved in is what makes consultancy so interesting. When I was being interviewed for the placement at Frazer-Nash, my interviewers told me that they couldn’t tell me exactly what work I would be doing in 6 months’ time because the work is project based and they would not know 6 months in advance what the roles would involve – that on its own was exciting enough to make me accept!

My placement and its value

Over the course of the summer I was assigned to a handful of different projects for both relatively small and large clientele, which provided an amazing insight into all aspects of engineering consultancy. One of the projects I was involved with allowed me to be a part of the design team who researched components, developed circuit schematics, designed the PCB, manufactured, tested and reviewed a working circuit board, which we then showcased to the client. It proved to me that even if I was only a couple of years into my degree, I could still have an impact on the modern world.

My interests

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, photography and watching long Netflix series with friends. I’ve been part of a student-run electronics society at university, which offers students the opportunity and support to work on their own personal electronics projects; it has provided me with a relaxing environment to experiment with electronics in.