Electrochemistry Battery Placement - Engineering Student

Cummins Europe; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Milton Keynes is offering a placement student position in Electrochemistry within Battery Technology. The role is on-site, requires 3 days per week, and starts Summer 2027. You will work closely with scientists and engineers to learn how to design, test and analyse lithium-ion battery systems.

The placement aims to develop practical and theoretical skills, including data analysis, software tools, and experimental methods, in a global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a BEng or MEng degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Mechatronics or related fields.
• Ideally completed 2 years of the degree before placement starts.
• Comfort with experimental engineering and lab work is preferred.
• Good communication and presentation skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, assembly and operation of battery test systems.
• Learn how battery cells are characterised, validated and evaluated.
• Assist in developing laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Plan and execute experiments on battery cells and hardware.
• Analyse datasets with engineering and data tools to spot trends.
• Develop tools and visualisations to interpret results.
• Present findings through reports and project reviews.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and technicians on battery projects.
• Understand how mechanical, thermal and electrical factors affect performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Hands-on lab work

Education

BEng/MEng in Mechanical/Electrical/related

Tools

CAD software

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Milton Keynes is offering a placement student position in Electrochemistry within Battery Technology. The role is on-site, requires 3 days per week, and starts Summer 2027. You will work closely with scientists and engineers to learn how to design, test and analyse lithium-ion battery systems.

The placement aims to develop practical and theoretical skills, including data analysis, software tools, and experimental methods, in a global engineering environment.