Placement Student - Applied Mechanics Engineer

Cummins Inc; Daventry; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Daventry, United Kingdom, invites a placement student to join the Applied Mechanics team within Power Systems Engineering for a 12‑month placement starting Summer 2027.

You will work onsite, contributing to durability studies of power system components using servo-hydraulic frames, shakers, and rigs. You will gain hands-on experience with instrumentation like strain gauges, accelerometers, laser vibrometers, and motion cameras, while collaborating with experts to co-create tests

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a degree program in Engineering or a related STEM discipline (including Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry).
• Experience living Cummins' core values—community involvement, volunteering, championing inclusive practices, or helping others.

Responsibilities

• Define durability of components and systems used in Cummins power systems with various test rigs.
• Access to state-of-the-art test facilities and opportunity to co-create tests with mentoring from engineering team.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to select instrumentation for experiments and demonstrate underlying physics.
• Share findings with colleagues around the world to strengthen communication and teamwork.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Enrollment in Engineering or STEM degree

Tools

Strain gauges

Accelerometers

Laser vibrometers

Motion amplification cameras

CAD

Digital signal processing

Job description

Placement Student – Applied Mechanics Engineer

We are looking for an enthusiastic Applied Mechanics Placement Student to join our team specializing in Power Systems Engineering for our Power Systems Business segment in Daventry, 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 5 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.

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

• As part of the UK Applied Mechanics department, you will contribute to defining the durability of components and systems used in Cummins power systems, using servo-hydraulic test frames, electromagnetic shakers, motor-driven rigs, and advanced telemetry.
• As a valued placement student, you will have access to our state-of-the-art test facilities and the chance to co-create your own tests with guidance and mentoring from our experienced and supportive engineering team.
• You’ll collaborate with subject matter experts to select and apply the most suitable instrumentation—such as strain gauges, accelerometers, laser vibrometers, and motion amplification cameras—ensuring that your experiments meaningfully demonstrate the physics under test.
• Working within a globally connected function, you’ll share your findings with colleagues around the world, strengthening your communication skills and building confidence in collaborative teamwork.
• You’ll have the opportunity to grow your capabilities in engineering mechanics, digital signal processing, CAD, hands‑on instrumentation, and rig development in a nurturing environment.
• The ideal candidate brings curiosity, practical insight, and a thoughtful approach to understanding how forces, temperatures, and pressures impact engineering structures, along with a collaborative and solution‑focused mindset.

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

• Enrollment in a degree program in Engineering or a related STEM discipline (including Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry).
• Experience in, and examples of, living Cummins' core values—such as community involvement, volunteering, championing inclusive practices, or working to make a positive difference in others’ lives.
• A clear and logical thought process, with the ability to reflect critically and creatively on tasks, challenges, and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative spirit: comfortable working with colleagues across engineering and other functions, contributing to team goals and helping create an inclusive, supportive working environment.
• Able to work with other engineering and cross‑functional disciplines to resolve product issues and able to participate as a team member and actively contribute towards team goals.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13 th of November.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2431677

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No