Placement Student - Components Service Engineer (Darlington)

Cummins Inc.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, UK seeks an enthusiastic Component Service Engineer placement in the Service for our Comp Service Leadership unit.

The placement runs Summer 2027 for 12 months; onsite 3 days per week with travel/relocation to Darlington required. You will learn how a major global organization operates, support identification and resolution of product issues with Automotive OEMs, process warranty data, analyze returned parts, assist OEM account teams, and contribute to data-driven

Qualifications

• Currently working towards a STEM degree (Mechanical, Automotive vehicle, or Aerospace).
• Willingness to adopt a hands-on approach and work practically.
• Structured, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Flexible teamwork and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support identification, resolution and fixes on key product issues with Automotive OEMs.
• Initial data capture and warranty claim information processing.
• Analyze customer returned parts and field investigations for potential product issues.
• Support OEM account teams in resolving customer issues.
• Component failure assessment and processing.
• Identify key customer issues through data analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Hands-on approach

Education

STEM degree in progress (Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Component Service Engineer to join our team specializing in Service for our Comp Service Leadership business unit in Darlington, UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027 . The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

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

• Supporting the identification, resolution and implementation of fixes on key product issues with Automotive OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
• Initial data capture and Warranty claim information processing
• Analysis of customer returned parts and field investigation for potential product issues
• Supporting OEM account teams in finding resolutions to Customer issues
• Component failure assessment and processing
• Identification of Key Customer issues through data analysis

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

• Currently working towards a degree in STEM Subject, preferably Mechanical engineering, Automotive vehicle engineering or Aerospace engineering degree
• Willingness to adapt a hands on approach.
• Structured, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and independently.

Closing date: 12th November 2026

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2434961

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No