Placement Student - Engineering

Cummins Europe; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, seeks an enthusiastic Engineering Placement Student to support the Turbocharger business segment. You will gain exposure to a major global organisation and contribute to both new and existing Cummins products.

The placement is on-site for three days a week, with candidates expected to travel or relocate. The program runs Summer 2027, offering hands-on experience in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a STEM degree and eligible for a placement year.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in project settings.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with global stakeholders to support development of Cummins products.
• Build analytical and problem-solving skills through design, testing, and evaluation of components.
• Join team meetings, raise test requests, and present findings during technical reviews.

Education

STEM degree in progress

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Placement Student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Turbocharger business segment in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

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.

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:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with global stakeholders to support the continued development of both new and existing Cummins products.
• Build strong analytical and problem-solving skills by contributing to the design, testing, and evaluation of key components.
• Work closely with others by raising test requests, joining team meetings, and presenting your findings during technical reviews, contributing to collaborative sessions focused on improving components and workflows.
• Support the concept design and testing of next-generation turbo technologies, working within an innovative and fast-paced team at the forefront of turbocharger development.
• Deepen your technical knowledge by engaging directly in strip-downs, inspections, and failure analysis of returned field units or completed test parts.
• Contribute to impactful research and development projects, including materials research, testing technique innovations, and customer issue resolution.

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

• To be working towards a STEM degree — we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in team settings, ideally with experience contributing to or leading a group project.
• A strong desire to learn and grow, with a foundational understanding of scientific or engineering principles.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13 th of November.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2436680

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No