Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with todaymost innovative thinkers to solve the worldtoughest problems.We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. Thatwhat Life At Cummins is all about.We are looking for an enthusiastic Product Design Engineer to join our team specializing in engineering for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2026RESPONSIBILITIESIn this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:to assist with the creation of design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, product life, ease of manufacture, ease of assembly and service requirementsVerify designs using investigative skills and\/or functional testing, interpret results, drive conclusions and assess riskApply engineering and\/or scientific skills and knowledge to develop experience in creating engineering solutions. Development of these skills will enable you to participate in and contribute to design and safety reviewsSupport the investigations into New Products Introduction and Current Product supportCollaborate with other functions such as Operations, Sourcing and Marketing, to ensure stakeholders requirements are met throughout the design and development processValidation tasks will also include record keeping, investigating test cell data, making test plans, drafting test reportsQUALIFICATIONSTo be successful in this role you will need the following:We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a STEM related degree.Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with good level of expertise using Microsoft applications.Experience in 3D modelling software such as Catia, Creo, Solidworks etc. is an advantageExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present across a wide range of stakeholders.Willingness to learn with strong attention to detail.Working at CumminsAt Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and\/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12th November 2025Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.