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 & Validation student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our On-Highway Engineering Services 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 on Summer 2026.RESPONSIBILITIESIn this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:The main purpose of this role is 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 examination 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 applicants studying towards a Bachelor or Master's degree from across all Engineering & STEM related subjects and the degree programme must include a 12-month industry placementHas clear thought processes and can show a rational approach to tasks, challenges, hobbies etcPC literacy knowledge of MS Office and be experience in 3D modelling software such as Catia, Creo, Solidworks etcHas experience in, and can demonstrate, relevant examples of Cummins core values e.g. voluntary work, community involvement activities, working with disadvantaged groups, charity related support, delivering extraordinary results, teamwork, competencies and outside education experiencesWorking 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.