Placement Student - Aftertreatment Integration Development

Cummins Inc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. invites applications for a placement year in which you will join the team to support the Value Package Introduction process across engine and aftertreatment systems.

This hands-on role involves MATLAB/Simulink, HIL benches, and end-to-end testing in a fully onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or STEM fields.
• Knowledge of MATLAB and MS Office; ability to apply data-driven problem solving.
• Willingness to work on-site; placement starts Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support the Value Package Introduction process to bring engines and aftertreatment to market.
• Procure and manage prototype and controls lab inventory and shipments between test facilities.
• Create test instructions, scripts and logging files for engine dynamometer and pilot vehicle testing; evaluate hardware/software performance.
• Contribute to hardware, software and diagnostic tuning reviews with defined requirements and test results.
• Simulate diagnostic and control system performance using MATLAB/Simulink and HIL test benches to evaluate tuning decisions and calibration robustness.
• Assist with occasional vehicle testing and data logging; provide hands-on support for equipment installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering or STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

HIL test benches

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

• Support the Cummins Value Package Introduction Process used to bring new engine and aftertreatment systems to market. Work as part of a team to complete activities such as catalyst and hardware selection, performance evaluation, mapping and proof of concept testing, control system & diagnostic tuning and field test data investigation (exact spread of activities will depend on where we are in a development cycle during your placement)
• Procure and manage prototype and controls lab inventory and manage shipment of parts between different test facilities
• Work with Test Operations function to produce test instructions, scripts and logging files for engine dynamometer testing and pilot vehicle testing. Investigate test cell, pilot vehicle and field test data to evaluate hardware and software performance for a variety of different test types and scenarios
• Support cross functional design reviews for hardware, software and diagnostic tuning by providing review packs, including requirements definition, tuning rationale and test results and participating in the review meetings
• Simulate diagnostic and control system performance using Simulink, MATLAB and HIL test benches to evaluate tuning decisions and calibration robustness, as well as evaluating sensor and actuator performance

• Support occasional vehicle testing, including logging data on both stationary and mobile testing. This role is hands-on, you will be given the opportunity to carry out testing and support operators in equipment installation and trouble shooting

  We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree from across all Engineering & STEM related subjects

• Good knowledge of MATLAB & MS office (excel and word)
• Methodical and data-based approach to problem solving, Strong team working skills and communication skills

• Knowledge of Diesel engine and/or Aftertreatment architecture an advantage but not essential - training will be provided

  This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027 . This placement is 100% onsite-based.