After ten weeks within REEL’s nuclear division, it is time to evaluate this landmark experience. This internship was not just a technical assignment; it served as a gateway into high-responsibility industrial engineering.
Technical & Professional Versatility
This internship allowed me to validate solid competencies across both technical and interpersonal domains:
Technical Skills (Hard Skills):
- PLC Programming: Mastery of the Schneider ecosystem (Control Expert, Machine Expert) and Structured Text language.
- Protocols & Networking: Operational implementation of MQTT (Mosquitto Broker) and Modbus TCP.
- Linux Systems: Ubuntu administration for hosting IoT microservices.
- Data Engineering: Structuring JSON payloads and computing complex indicator algorithms.
Interpersonal Skills (Soft Skills):
- Autonomy: Project execution with 70% of time operating without direct supervision.
- Nuclear Rigor: Adapting to 4-week validation cycles involving safety engineers and client representatives.
- Communication: Technical presentations before EDF domain experts.
Key Performance Indicators
The success of this internship is measured not just by code produced, but by its operational impact:
- Technical Validation: Real-time variable polling at 500ms cycle speeds.
- Strategic Validation: EDF expressed strong interest in the solution, opening avenues for rollout at the Bugey nuclear plant.
- Standardization: My indicator baseline will serve as a standard for future IoT projects across the nuclear division.
Conclusion
This internship confirmed my passion for the intersection between software engineering and the physical world. Armed with this dual culture—blending industrial automation precision with cloud flexibility—I continue my engineering journey.
“Code is the language of innovation, but rigor is the language of nuclear reality.”