Placement Student - Test Technology

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington is seeking an enthusiastic Test Technology Engineer Placement Student to join our team, focusing on test facility development and technology for our Test Technology Business Segment.

During the 12-month placement starting Summer 2027, you will gain hands-on experience in a global engineering environment while relocating to be on-site. You will work with engineering teams on testing projects, learn how Cummins operates, and develop measurement equipment capabilities

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to quickly absorb and learn new technologies.
• Must be a team player with the ability to manage workload and balance multiple tasks.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects around test infrastructure and development activity.
• Develop and apply practical skills through troubleshooting equipment or facilities.
• Communicate with engineering teams on ongoing test and development projects.
• Collaborate with global teams on Cummins technology.
• Develop capabilities and use cases of measurement equipment and transducers for emissions or mechanical system performance.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Quick learner

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Test Technology Engineer Placement Student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Test Technology Business Segment in Darlington. 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.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027. The requirements are for the successful candidate to be on-site 5 days per week, so it is important that you can relocate, or be within a commutable distance to site.

You will work within a team focused on test facility development and technical improvement projects, while maintaining existing capabilities:

• Co-ordinating projects based around infrastructure and technology used in testing and development activity.
• Developing and applying practical skillset through resolution of equipment or facility troubleshooting.
• Communicating with engineering teams around ongoing test and development projects.
• Working with global teams on upcoming Cummins technology.
• Developing capabilities and use cases of measurement equipment and transducers, used for emissions or mechanical characteristics of system performance

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

• Studying for a degree in mechanical / electricalor a related discipline or studying for a degree with a keen interest in using technology to solve business problems.
• Ability to quickly absorb and learn new technologies as the rate of advancement in technology continues to push boundaries.
• Must be a team player, with the ability to manage their own workload and balance multiple tasks / projects at one time.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to express complex concepts in simple terms.

Closing Date: 27th November 2026

Job Facilities

Organization: Cummins Inc.

Role Category: On-site with Flexibility

Job Type: Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID: 2436509

Relocation Package: No

100% On-Site: No