Weldon Wong Analysis Engineer for Dyson

MEng Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical Engineering

The university prepared us to be independent and solve problems.

How did you obtain your current job?

I obtained my job via an online application followed by multiple interviews.

What are your major responsibilities/duties in your current role?

My main duty is structural analysis for technology development

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is the flexible working hours, not strictly 9-6pm.

Why did you choose the University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM)?

I chose to study at UoSM for 3 reasons:

1. Ranking
2. It offers many attractive courses/specialisations

The twinning program, thus I was able to manage within my budget

What were the best things about studying at the University of Southampton Malaysia and UK Campus?

• The student lifestyle and friends played the main role on both campuses.
• The Malaysia campus is small so allowed us to easily focus on our goals, to learn and to know everyone as well as making close bonds with lecturers, which made learning fun.
• The UK campus life environment is surrounded by green spaces and away from the city.
• The typical English culture (ie, pubs).

What did you most enjoy about your degree programme?

I most enjoyed the final year project, it’s always exciting to build something you love. I just prioritised it over all other assignments.

How did the University help prepare you for employment?

The university prepared us to be independent, to learn and solve problems on our own by finding our own resources.

What advice would you give to current students to help them secure their first job?

Grades are your passport. Make sure you know how to sell yourself, look highly upon yourself and be confident in every interview. Don’t fully allocate your time into studies, find time to apply for jobs, it will pay off.