DESCRIPTION
We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. Thats what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Science & Engineering Placement Student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Components Business segment in 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
1. Supporting new product development teams by identifying and evaluating the most appropriate materials and processes to meet customer needs, cost targets and sustainability goals
2. Manage quality by conducting component failure analysis and testing to directly inform customer protection actions or supplier quality management actions.
3. Collaborating with global internal and external cross-functional stakeholders, understanding initial requirements. Presenting conclusions and recommendations following completion of analysis and testing.
4. Creating new and developing further existing testing processes for materials and components.
5. Work on long-term investigative product development projects across the business.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
6. We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a Materials Science and Engineering based degree.
7. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to use your own initiative.
8. Ability to investigate and interpret data using applications such as Excel.
9. Excellent communication and time management skills with a desire to learn
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 12 th November 2025