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Placement student

Darlington
Cummins
£20,000 - £25,000 a year
Posted: 2 October
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DESCRIPTION

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Aftertreatment Integration Test Engineering student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our CES ONHWY Performance business unit 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 2026, this placement is 100% site-based.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

* Interpret test requests for Euro VI and Stage V diesel engine and aftertreatment development testing in engine dynamometer test cells, write test instructions, prepare necessary test scripts and logging files
* Manage prototype equipment inventories at on and offsite storage facilities
* Ensure engine, aftertreatment and associated hardware is available and set-up correctly for each test. Oversee the operation of the test cell and provide support to the test cell operator and facilities team when necessary (answer questions and clarification requests related to test instructions and hardware)
* Investigate test data for test quality and identify issues with the test related to either equipment or software
* Troubleshoot test cell issues including hardware, test sequence and scripting, instructions and test procedures and provide both short- and long-term solutions
* This role is hands-on, you will be given the opportunity to carry out testing and support operators in equipment installation and trouble shooting. You will spend a year in a test engineering department to gain real experience in the testing and development area. You are supported by formal and informal training, and work on projects that add true value to the business

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

* We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Bachelors or Masters degree from across all Engineering & STEM related subjects
* Good knowledge of MS office (excel and word)
* Methodical and data-based approach to problem solving, Strong team working skills and communication skills
* Knowledge of diesel engine architecture and/or test cell operation an advantage but not essential – training will be provided

QUALIFICATIONS

Working at Cummins

At 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 2025

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

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