Placement Student - Test Engineering

Cummins Inc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks engineering students to analyse diesel engine test requests and manage prototype equipment on dynamometer test cells.

You will generate detailed test plans and sequence files, ensure accurate test setup, and perform post-test data analysis with formal reports. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or STEM, have strong MS Office skills, and bring a methodical, data-driven approach with good teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or STEM.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word).
• Methodical and data-based problem solving with strong teamwork and communication.
• Knowledge of diesel engine architecture is a plus; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret test requests for diesel engine and aftertreatment development activities on engine dynamometer test cells.
• Manage prototype equipment and test setups.
• Generate test plans and create testing sequence files.
• Ensure test systems are set up correctly and perform as expected.
• Undertake data analysis after testing and communicate findings with reports.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues, creating problem statements and coordinating with teams to resolve.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

• 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.

  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.