Placement Student - Sales Application Engineer

targetjobs UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization in engineering is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Application Engineer Placement Student to join their team in Peterborough. This role is open to students pursuing an Electrical, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering degree. You will support technical projects, deliver seminars, and work collaboratively within teams. The placement aims to provide exposure to the industry and essential skills, commencing in Summer 2026.

Qualifications

• Students currently pursuing an Engineering degree are eligible.
• Willingness to learn new skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support key tasks and projects independently and within teams.
• Deliver technical seminars both onsite and in the factory.
• Provide technical support to Dealers & Distributors.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office skills

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

CAD skills

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 adaptability for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what it’s all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Application Engineer Placement Student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Power Systems Business Segment in Peterborough. 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 on Summer 2026.

External Qualifications And Competencies

• Support the department on key tasks and projects working both independently and within teams.
• Support delivery of technical seminars in the factory and onsite.
• Working in a team environment and learning how to make decisions in a collaborative way.
• Provide technical support to Dealers & Distributors.
• Interacting with different functions and Cummins factories worldwide.
• Sourcing, interpreting, and developing technical data and working towards agreed deadlines.

Additional Responsibilities Unique To This Position

• We are looking for a wide range of students currently towards an Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills are required including Excel, CAD skills would also be beneficial although are not essential.
• Adaptable and proactive attitude with a desire to learn and take on responsibilities.

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. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

CLOSING DATE: 12th of November, 2025.

About Us

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.