Li-ion Thermal Modelling Engineer – Placement Year

Cummins; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic Thermal Modelling Engineer student to join our SBPD team in Milton Keynes for a placement commencing Summer 2027. You will work on Li-ion battery pack simulations and gain insight into how a global engineering leader drives product development.

You will learn to use 3D CFD tools (Ansys Fluent, FloEFD) and 1D system tools (GT-Suite, MATLAB/Simulink), develop thermal models, and collaborate with senior engineers to inform design decisions across development

Qualifications

• Interest in Thermal management, modelling and Li-ion Batteries.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, thermal, or electrical engineering.
• Good team player with knowledge transfer skills.
• Strong work ethics, ownership and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Li-ion cell behavior and dynamic responses.
• Explore factors influencing Li-ion performance and thermal management.
• Work with commercial simulation tools for modeling battery pack behavior.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to inform design decisions.
• Document findings and present results in technical forums.

Skills

Thermal management

Li-ion batteries

Team player

Time management

Education

Mechanical/thermal/electrical engineering degree

Tools

Ansys Fluent

FloEFD

GT-Suite

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic Thermal Modelling Engineer student to join our SBPD team in Milton Keynes for a placement commencing Summer 2027. You will work on Li-ion battery pack simulations and gain insight into how a global engineering leader drives product development.

You will learn to use 3D CFD tools (Ansys Fluent, FloEFD) and 1D system tools (GT-Suite, MATLAB/Simulink), develop thermal models, and collaborate with senior engineers to inform design decisions across development