Components Service Engineer Placement 2027 - Darlington

Cummins; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Darlington, UK, is seeking an enthusiastic Component Service Engineer for a Summer 2027 placement. The role requires onsite presence for 3 days per week with travel/relocation to the location as needed.

The position provides hands-on experience within a global organization, focusing on identifying and resolving key product issues, data capture, and warranty processing. It is ideal for a student pursuing a STEM degree with a structured, analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Working towards a STEM degree, preferably Mechanical, Automotive Vehicle Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Willingness to adopt a hands-on approach.
• Structured, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification, resolution and implementation of fixes on key product issues with Automotive OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
• Initial data capture and Warranty claim information processing.
• Analysis of customer returned parts and field investigation for potential product issues.
• Supporting OEM account teams in finding resolutions to Customer issues.
• Component failure assessment and processing.
• Identification of Key Customer issues through data analysis.

Skills

STEM Degree (in progress)

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree (in progress) in Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Component Service Engineer to join our team specializing in Service for our Comp Service Leadership business unit in Darlington, UK. 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.

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

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Supporting the identification, resolution and implementation of fixes on key product issues with Automotive OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
• Initial data capture and Warranty claim information processing
• Analysis of customer returned parts and field investigation for potential product issues
• Supporting OEM account teams in finding resolutions to Customer issues
• Component failure assessment and processing
• Identification of Key Customer issues through data analysis

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Currently working towards a degree in STEM Subject, preferably Mechanical engineering, Automotive vehicle engineering or Aerospace engineering degree
• Willingness to adapt a hands on approach.
• Structured, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and independently.

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.

Closing date: 12th November 2026