Placement Student - Components Service Engineer (Huddersfield)

Cummins Inc.; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is offering a 12-month placement for a Component Service Engineer in Huddersfield, UK. The role is on-site with some flexibility and requires you to be onsite three days a week with relocation/travel as needed.

You will engage in data capture, warranty processing and analysis of returned parts to support OEMs and drive issue resolution. The successful candidate is currently pursuing a STEM degree (Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace) and demonstrates a hands-on, analytical approach,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a STEM degree (Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace).
• Hands-on approach, willing to adapt.
• Structured, analytical problem-solving mindset.
• Flexible, able to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hands-on

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptable

Education

STEM degree

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 Huddersfield, 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 2434962

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No