Placement Student - Data Analytics

Cummins; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking a Placement Student – Data Analytics for a 12-month placement at the Darlington Engine Plant. You will contribute to data-driven insights and support the analytics team across projects, gaining exposure to tooling and real-world industrial data.

You'll work with MATLAB, Power BI and Python, transforming data, building dashboards, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive improvements in product performance and serviceability. Summer 2027 start.

Qualifications

• STEM degree in progress or related field.
• Experience analyzing data and presenting insights.
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to group projects.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, transform and analyse data to provide insights for stakeholders.
• Support analytics dashboard development and documentation updates.
• Use MATLAB and other software for advanced product analysis.
• Use Power BI to summarise and communicate analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data and resolve issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

STEM degree candidate

Tools

MATLAB

Power BI

Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – (Data Analytics- 12 months)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Student - Data Analytics to join our team in the Engine Business Unit in Darlington Engine Plant. 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 and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027

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

• Acquiring, transforming and analysing data to provide meaningful insights to a variety of stakeholders
• Working within an area of the Data Analytics Team to make a positive difference across the department
• Work innovatively to support the development and validation of new Cummins products through the Serviceability and design review processes ensuring dashboards and documentation are updated regularly and collaborating with key stakeholders to gather data
• Use MATLAB and other software to provide advanced analysis of the performance of our products
• Use Power BI to summarise and effectively communicate analysis.
• Supporting the identification, resolution, and implementation of fixes on key product issues with OEMs
• To be successful in this role you will need the following:
• We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a STEM degree with critical thinking skills that are suitable for this role.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team with experience contributing to or leading a group project.
• Strong desire to learn with knowledge of the practical application of science or engineering concepts.
• Good level of skill using Microsoft applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use Power BI and MATLAB - highly desirable
• Ability to code in Python - desirable CLOSING DATE: 18th December

Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement