Placement Student - Sales Application Engineering

Cummins Inc; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Peterborough, United Kingdom, seeks a Placement Student in Sales Application Engineering to learn how a global engineering leader operates and contributes to power systems.

The role is on-site for three days per week, with travel or relocation as needed for the placement. The position runs Summer 2027, offering hands-on experience, teamwork, and exposure to dealers, distributors, and Cummins factories worldwide while building technical data skills and project delivery

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Flexible attitude

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

CAD

Job description

Placement Student – Sales Application Engineering

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Application Engineering Placement Student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Power Systems Business Segment in Peterborough, 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:

• 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.

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.

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

2438758

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No