Placement Student – E-Mobility Engineer

Cummins Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking an enthusiastic Engineer for their Electric Powertrain team in Cwmbran, UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working on live projects under the guidance of experienced professionals. Candidates should be studying for an accredited engineering degree and have a passion for automotive development. The position requires onsite presence and offers a chance to grow within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree.
• Practical background in engineering projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-disciplined tasks in mechanical, electrical, software.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to understand project processes.
• Use CAD for creation of prototype parts and assemblies.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Accredited Engineering Degree

Tools

MATLAB

CAD

Job description

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineer to join our team specializing in Electric Powertrain for our Customer Engineering function in Cwmbran, 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 and power your potential! This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence 4 August 2025.

The requirements are to be fully onsite Monday to Friday for this role, with some flexibility, so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Complete multi-disciplined tasks involving aspects such as mechanical, electrical, software and vehicle controls.

Analysis and studies across components, sub-systems and vehicle level integration and test

Work on live projects under the supervision of an experienced Engineer

Liaising with cross functional teams to understand project processes

Use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) packages for creation of prototype parts, complex assemblies and viewing existing CAD assemblies

Interpret and understand engineering drawings, data analysis using industry standard tools such as MATLAB

QUALIFICATIONS

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

To be currently studying for an accredited engineering degree, preferably Mechanical / Mechatronic Engineering / Electrical Engineering and / or related field

Practical background to any engineering project is a plus

Keen to work and develop in an automotive organization

Good MS office skills and communication skills

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and / or expression or other status protected by law.

CLOSING DATE : Friday 29 th November