Placement Student - Materials Science and Engineering

targetjobs UK; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Huddersfield is seeking a Materials Science & Engineering Placement Student for Summer 2026. This role involves supporting product development, conducting analyses, and collaborating with teams to explore innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a relevant degree and possesses strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers the chance to gain invaluable industry experience.

Qualifications

• Keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Ability to investigate and interpret data using applications such as Excel.
• Excellent communication and time management skills with a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development by evaluating materials and processes.
• Conduct component failure analysis and testing for quality management.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Create and develop testing processes for materials and components.
• Work on long-term product development projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Data interpretation using Excel

Education

Studying towards a Materials Science and Engineering based degree

Job description

Our culture believes in 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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Science & Engineering Placement Student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Components Business segment in Huddersfield. 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 2026.

External Qualifications And Competencies

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

• Supporting new product development teams by identifying and evaluating the most appropriate materials and processes to meet customer needs, cost targets and sustainability goals
• Manage quality by conducting component failure analysis and testing to directly inform customer protection actions or supplier quality management actions.
• Collaborating with global internal and external cross-functional stakeholders, understanding initial requirements. Presenting conclusions and recommendations following completion of analysis and testing.
• Creating new and developing further existing testing processes for materials and components.
• Work on long-term investigative product development projects across the business.

Additional Responsibilities Unique To This Position

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

• We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a Materials Science and Engineering based degree.
• Keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Ability to investigate and interpret data using applications such as Excel.
• Excellent communication and time management skills with a desire to learn

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.