Electronic Systems Engineering Placement, Summer 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

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.