Placement Student - Current Product Engineering

Cummins Inc.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Current Product Placement Student for a 12-month engineering-focused placement in Darlington.

You will work under a Technical Specialist, gaining exposure to Cummins Emissions Solutions technology across Europe and learn how a global manufacturing leader operates. Responsibilities include analyzing vehicle data with Matlab, supporting fixes with OEMs, and collaborating with global experts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or STEM.
• Strong computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of how a diesel engine and aftertreatment system work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, resolving and implementing fixes on product issues with OEMs.
• Potential site and field visits related to current product issues.
• Participate in 7-step issue projects including fault tree and data analysis.
• Analyze vehicle and test cell data using Matlab and Cummins tools.
• Collaborate with global experts to drive timely resolutions for end users.
• Support placement student community and local charity events.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Task prioritization

Engineering enthusiasm

Computing skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Matlab

Cummins analysis tools

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Current Product Placement Student to join our team for 12 months, specializing in Engineering for our CES (Cummins Emissions Solutions) business segment in Darlington. 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.

Working under the guidance of the Technical Specialist, the student will be involved in all aspects of the current product engineering group, assisting to provide technical support for Cummins Emission Solutions technology, throughout Europe.

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:

• Supporting the identification, resolution and implementation of fixes on key product issues with Automotive OEM’s.
• Potential site and field visitation for current product issues.
• Participating in product issue projects following the 7-step process including fault tree analysis, field data analysis and route cause analysis.
• Vehicle and test cell data analysis using Cummins own analysis tools and Matlab.
• Working closely with functional experts across the globe to understand the assignable cause and drive a resolution for the end users in a timely manner.
• Involvement in the placement student team community involvement team planning charity and local community support events.

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

• 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
• Excellent computing skills; Experience with Microsoft Office desirable.
• An understanding of how a diesel engine works and a basic knowledge of how an aftertreatment system works.
• Good team working, communication and task prioritization.
• Enthusiasm and interest in Engineering is required

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 12 th November 2026

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No