Application Engineer Placement 2027

Cummins; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic Application Engineering Placement Student to join the Engineering team for our Turbocharger business in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. The placement offers exposure to a major global organisation and hands-on learning across engineering disciplines.

You will work on-site 3 days per week, traveling or relocating as needed, with a Summer 2027 start. This role supports developing detailed specifications and validation plans while collaborating with customers and

Qualifications

• Working towards a STEM degree; diverse backgrounds welcomed.
• Willing to relocate/commute to Huddersfield; on-site 3 days per week.
• Ready to learn and apply engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in engineering projects across domains such as engine performance, mechanics, aerodynamics and design.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to translate requirements into product specifications.
• Develop and manage validation plans; analyze data and review test results.
• Support customer enquiries with high-quality, timely service.
• Maintain written communication and documentation in internal systems.

Education

STEM degree in progress

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Application Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Turbocharger business segment in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Applying a broad level of technical awareness across multiple engineering disciplines such as engine performance, mechanics, aerodynamics and design.
• Working with customers to manage their requirements, collaborating with internal stakeholders to review and assess against product capabilities, then developing detailed specifications for new products.
• Creating then managing validation plans to ensure products are robust and proven to meet the customers' requirements. Leveraging internal testing capabilities within our laboratory operations by specifying test plans, analyzing data and leading technical reviews of the results.
• Supporting general customer enquiries, providing a high quality and timely level of service.
• Sourcing information, interpreting data, developing and implementing solutions that are results focused and to agreed deadlines, as per technical requests.
• Using internal systems and document libraries, ensuring robust written communication and record keeping.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• To be working towards a STEM degree - we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in team settings, ideally with experience contributing to or leading a group project.
• A strong desire to learn and grow, with a foundational understanding of scientific or engineering principles.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

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CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13th of November.

About the Company

Cummins 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.