Automotive Design & Development Placement Engineer

Cummins Europe; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Student Engineer to join the Drivetrain and Braking Systems design and development team in Cwmbran, Wales. The placement runs for 12 months starting Summer 2027 and offers exposure to a major global engineering organization.

You will work on live projects, contribute to component design, tolerancing, testing, and learn simulation techniques while developing skills for a career in automotive engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an accredited engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Interest in working in a global automotive corporation
• Able to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects under supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Contribute to the detailed design of components to industry standards.
• Create construction or tolerance layouts and test components for performance.
• Learn simulation techniques and software used in engineering projects.
• Undertake an individual project to develop specific skills.
• Develop understanding of engineering practices for a future career.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Teamwork

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

Accredited Eng Degree

Job description

Cummins Inc. in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Student Engineer to join the Drivetrain and Braking Systems design and development team in Cwmbran, Wales. The placement runs for 12 months starting Summer 2027 and offers exposure to a major global engineering organization.

You will work on live projects, contribute to component design, tolerancing, testing, and learn simulation techniques while developing skills for a career in automotive engineering.