Electronic System Engineering Placement 2027

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

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic Electronic System Engineering Student to join the Controls & Electronics team for the Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom. Placement will run with on-site commitments three days per week, and relocation/travel are expected for the role.

The program offers exposure to a global organisation, hands-on lab work, and collaboration with engineers across the controls and electronics area. Start is Summer 2027, for a placement year.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Automation/Energy/Electrical/Automotive Engineering degree.
• Willingness to relocate to Darlington and travel to site.
• Strong initiative and ability to work in a team.
• Interest in controls, electronics and lab environments.
• Evidence of relevant extracurricular experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing requirements for the L Platform Global VII engine.
• Support building test benches and wiring schematics for experiments.
• Help maintain laboratory environment and automate tests with CAN tools.
• Coordinate lab safety and adherence to policies.
• Support team members with controls setup and system integration.
• Assist in creating test reports aligned with V-model processes.
• Coordinate and manage laboratory test setups and inventories.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Creativity

Education

Automation/Energy/Electrical/Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

CAN tools

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronic System Engineering Student to join our team specialising in Controls & Electronics for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, 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 in Summer 2027.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Supporting Engineering: Assisting developing requirements of L Platform Global VII engine. Support with building test benches and wiring schematics.
• Compliance Knowledge: Developing and maintaining laboratory environment and automation testing using CAN tools and other tools for data acquisition.
• Employee Relations: Assisting other team members within the controls and electronics organization.
• Policy Adherence: Ensuring all lab safety and policies at met and followed.
• Team Support: Supporting team members in need of controls setup and system integration.
• Report Management: Understanding and assisting in controls automation testing and generation of test reports that meets with today’s V-model structure.
• Record Keeping: Coordinating and maintaining laboratory test setups, materials, and component inventories.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards an Automation/ Energy/ Electrical/ Automotive Engineering degree course.
• Strong logical thinking, effective time management, and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Ability to show initiative with a creative mindset.
• Evidence of extra-curricular or voluntary experience in line with Cummins company values may be beneficial.

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.