Hybrid Placement: Engine Calibration & Controls

Cummins; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks an enthusiastic Applied Controls Placement Student to join our Calibration development team in Darlington.

You will support tuning, integration, testing and release of software and ECUs for Cummins products, working with sensors, actuators and harnesses within a complete electronic system for engine control. This 12-month placement ( commencing July 2027) offers hybrid work with four days onsite; travel or relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a STEM subject at degree level with a 12-month industry placement.
• Experience or knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink would be useful.
• Aptitude for new product development and continuous improvement; ability to follow structured problem-solving processes.

Responsibilities

• Support tuning and configuration of engine calibration.
• Assist integration, test and release of ECUs, sensors, actuators, and harnesses.
• Contribute to model-in-loop and hardware-in-loop calibration activities.
• Analyze data from test benches or vehicles and report findings to stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documentation for design reviews and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's or higher)

Job description

Cummins Inc. seeks an enthusiastic Applied Controls Placement Student to join our Calibration development team in Darlington.

You will support tuning, integration, testing and release of software and ECUs for Cummins products, working with sensors, actuators and harnesses within a complete electronic system for engine control. This 12-month placement ( commencing July 2027) offers hybrid work with four days onsite; travel or relocation may be required.