Scholar Profile –
Jan

What appeals to you about Electronics?

What draws me to electronics the most is the potential to be a part of something that transforms our everyday lives. Whether it’s automotive industry, robotics or sustainable energy, electronics plays an essential part in the development of current innovations. Personally, I am particularly excited about the advancements in autonomous vehicles and the influence it could have on the future of transportation.

Why did you want a scholarship with Allegro MicroSystems?

In the application process, I was mainly interested in companies focused on the automotive sector. Allegro’s products caught my attention due to their application in the motor control and powertrain solutions, which were related to my work in the student society.

Additionally, an important factor was the nature of the interview, where I could share details about the projects I was involved in rather than focusing solely on the technical questions. This stood out to me from the other interviews and created a very welcoming atmosphere.

My placement and its value

Throughout my time at Allegro, I was part of the Systems Team, responsible mainly for verification and validation and technical support of the existing products.

During the first internship, I worked on the customer support issues, where I learned about IC verification and fault analysis as well as prepared technical documentation based on my tests. Additionally, based on discussions with my supervisor, the team has also given me an opportunity to develop PCB design skills.

My six months MEng placement with Allegro was focused more on a single larger project, where I worked on bench test automation. By designing software using MATLAB, I not only greatly developed my programming skills, but also learned about industry standards.

What I really appreciate about my placements is being introduced to multiple aspects of the job, especially with such an amazing and supportive team.

What are your hobbies and interests?

In my free time, I enjoy travelling and playing different racket sports like tennis, padel, or pickleball. I’m also passionate about all types of sci-fi, from books to movies and games.