Data Analyst Placement 2027 - Kent

Cummins; Richborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking a Data Analyst placement student to join the Product Lifecycle Management team for the Power Systems Business Unit in Sandwich, Kent, UK. The role is an on-site placement commencing Summer 2027, with a requirement to be onsite three days per week.

You will work with PLM data, engage with stakeholders, and learn how a global company operates. Responsibilities include analyzing datasets, assisting in requirements gathering, researching new technologies, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Studying towards a STEM related degree; computer science, data engineering or software engineering are desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication to articulate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of PLM, software applications, and product lifecycle management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in requirements gathering with stakeholders to understand PLM needs.
• Analyze PLM data to identify trends, design changes, and bottlenecks in development.
• Research new technologies or best practices to inform solution design.
• Support creation of design documents and technical diagrams outlining architecture.
• Write and test code or configure software components under guidance.
• Design and implement innovative solutions and present outcomes to customers.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Big Data

Education

STEM related degree

Tools

Databricks

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Data Analyst student to join our team specializing in Product Lifestyle Management for our Power Systems Business Unit in Sandwich, Kent, 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:

• Assist in requirements gathering: Work with different business stakeholders (engineers, project managers, Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) IT and Corporate IT) to understand their needs for the PLM system.
• Analyze PLM: Work with large datasets from the PLM system to identify trends, such as common design changes, product component reuse, or bottlenecks in the product development process.
• Conducting research on new technologies, tools, or best practices to inform the solution design
• Supporting the creation of design documents, specifications, or technical diagrams that outline the solution's architecture.
• Writing and testing code or configuring software components under the guidance of a senior team member
• Design and implement innovative solutions in collaboration with the team and present the final outcome to the customer.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Studying towards a STEM related degree. Computer science, data engineering and Software engineering are most desirable but not essential.
• Communication Skills: The ability to articulate complex technical ideas clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge in Computer Science, Software applications and Product Lifecycle Management is beneficial.
• Understanding the Data Bricks will be very helpful and Interested in Big Data Analysis

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