Placement Student Sales Application Engineer

PowerToFly; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A global power systems company is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Application Engineer Placement Student in Peterborough. The successful candidate will support projects, deliver technical seminars, and provide technical support to dealers and distributors. This role is aimed at students towards an Electrical, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering degree, allowing for the growth of essential skills within a diverse and inclusive workplace. The placement starts in Summer 2026.

Qualifications

• Students toward an Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree are encouraged to apply.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Studying towards an Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

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. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• 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 work towards agreed deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• 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.
• Flexible and proactive attitude with a desire to learn and take on responsibilities.

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, color, 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: Wednesday 12 th November 2025

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2419255

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No