Power Systems Engineering Placement Student

Cummins Europe; Daventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Daventry, United Kingdom, is seeking an enthusiastic Product Engineering Placement Student to join our Power Systems Business segment.

This on-site placement provides exposure to how a global engineering organisation operates and opportunities to contribute to engine projects. During the 12-month placement starting Summer 2027, you will support active projects, lead problem solving, liaise with service teams, and assist with new engine parts design and analysis.

Qualifications

• Currently completing a degree with a 12-month placement year (mechanical/automotive/aeronautical engineering or STEM).
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally about work tasks.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to the Daventry location on your own.

Responsibilities

• Support active projects to improve engine quality.
• Lead and support problem solving and product change requests for current engine support.
• Liaise with the service team in failure investigations.
• Maintain lead value engineering projects to improve profitability.
• Support with new engine projects in general engineering tasks.
• Opportunity to design and analyze new engine parts.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Degree in mechanical, automotive, or aeronautical engineering or relevant STEM with 12-month placement year

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Daventry, United Kingdom, is seeking an enthusiastic Product Engineering Placement Student to join our Power Systems Business segment.

This on-site placement provides exposure to how a global engineering organisation operates and opportunities to contribute to engine projects. During the 12-month placement starting Summer 2027, you will support active projects, lead problem solving, liaise with service teams, and assist with new engine parts design and analysis.