Placement Student- Electric Motor and Drives

Cummins Inc.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in Stamford UK is seeking an enthusiastic Electric Motor and Drives Placement Student. This role involves developing electro-mechanical systems for electric drive units, contributing to innovative motor projects, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering, with proficiency in MATLAB mandatory. This placement will commence in Summer 2026, offering a chance to gain industry expertise and develop one's career.

Benefits

Global career development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Meaningful work experience

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a positive, open-minded attitude with a strong growth mindset.
• Display excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with MATLAB is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Development of electro-mechanical systems for electric drive units.
• Contribute to innovative projects in electric motor development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop test benches for electric motors and power electronics.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Numerical Program Proficiency

Programming in C/Python

Education

Pursuing degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/SIMULINK

Ansys/Motor-CAD

CREO

NX

Job description

Responsibilities

• Development of electro-mechanical system (Electrical, Thermal and Mechanical) for electric drive units used in commercial vehicles, including buses and trucks.
• Contribute to innovative projects in advanced electric motor development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electric motors, power electronics, control, and software).
• Develop software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test benches for electric motors, power electronics and controls systems to enhance product validation and testing processes.
• Exhibit theoretical expertise and practical experience in developing models for advanced e-machine topologies intended for traction motor applications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a positive, open-minded attitude with a strong growth mindset, embracing challenges and driving innovation in new technologies.
• Display excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering with hands on experience in hardware/software systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiently use of numerical programs tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK, Ansys/Motor-CAD, JMAG, and 3D CAD tools such as CREO or NX.
• Proficiency with MATLAB is a mandatory requirement.
• Programming skills in C, Python, or other relevant languages is a plus.

Culture and Benefits

• _POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL_. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.
• We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic Electric Motor and Drives Placement Student to join our Corporate R&T team at Cummins Inc., in Stamford 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 in Summer 2026.