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#20 of 22 in Mechanical Mechatronic Engineering
Don't feel it's in the areas that matter, but there's plenty.
There hasn't been much in the way of training, it's more just been getting thrown into work and getting feedback as you go. There is a buddy system in place, which has been helpful, both for someone to asks questions and advice and also to bounce ideas off especially when you're new. I did go on a course for design and specification of plastics which would have been interesting if I had anything to do with designing plastic parts, but that's mostly organised by the team in China.
The informal training is very good, but the formal training is mostly a little slow. That being said, I have been paid to do a reasonable amount of LS-DYNA training (both in person and with a remote teacher) and there are also opportunities to do some basic Māori and Chinese language training.
The inductions are a little boring and time consuming, typical of most grad roles. The real value and learning come with the work you complete. Asking questions to those around you and leaning on more experienced people is very encouraged.
I have learned lots about the different types of reports and how to clearly communicate the right intent to the right people. There is a huge training library which covers lots of corporate and technical topics, all freely accessible. There are also frequent reviews with your leader where you get to discuss your professional development and make plans for the next quarter.