Placement Student - Test Engineering

Cummins Europe; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is offering a placement in Test Engineering in Tees Valley, starting Summer 2027. The role involves testing diesel engines and aftertreatment systems, generating test plans, and analyzing data from dynamometer test cells.

You will relocate/on-site full-time for the placement year and gain exposure across engineering teams. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or STEM, with strong MS Office skills and a data-driven problem-solving approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Engineering or STEM.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel and Word).
• Methodical and data-based approach to problem solving, with strong team working and communication skills.
• Knowledge of diesel engine architecture and/or alternative powertrain components an advantage but not essential - training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and interpreting test requests for diesel engine and aftertreatment development activities on engine dynamometer test cells.
• Managing prototype equipment and test setups.
• Generating test plans and creating testing sequence files.
• Ensuring the test systems are set up correctly and performing as expected.
• Undertake data analysis following testing, communicating findings and creating associated reports.
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting of issues, creating problem statements and working with several teams to resolve.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Placement Student – Test Engineering

Within this role you'll conduct testing on a variety of existing and future products to make sure we deliver on our commitments to our customers.

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 5 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.

• Analysing and interpreting test requests for diesel engine and aftertreatment development activities on engine dynamometer test cells.
• Managing prototype equipment and test setups.
• Generating test plans and creating testing sequence files.
• Ensuring the test systems are set up correctly and performing as expected.
• Undertake data analysis following testing, communicating findings and creating associated reports.
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting of issues, creating problem statements and working with several teams to resolve.

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

• We are looking for a range of applicants studying towards a Bachelors or Masters degree from across Engineering and STEM related subjects.
• Good knowledge of MS office (Excel and Word).
• Methodical and data-based approach to problem solving, with strong team working and communication skills.
• Knowledge of diesel engine architecture and/or alternative powertrain components an advantage but not essential - training will be provided.

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