Placement Student - Electronic Controls

Cummins Inc; United States; Remote; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a placement student to validate ECU calibrations and drive testing for engine controllers. You will work in cross‑functional teams to analyze field data, troubleshoot issues, and prepare technical documentation for design reviews.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and the application of engineering rules, with a preference for MATLAB/Simulink experience. This 12‑month industry placement is suitable for a STEM student seeking hands‑on product development

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a STEM degree with a 12‑month industry placement.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions; fast learner.
• Ability to write clear, technical documents (reports, design reviews).
• Some experience with MATLAB/Simulink is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate calibrations for ECU testing.
• Plan and execute verification and validation tests for calibrations and engine controllers.
• Analyze field and user data; troubleshoot and resolve issues; support the team.
• Prepare technical documentation for design reviews.

Skills

Learning mindset

Teamwork

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree student

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

• Validating calibrations for the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
• Planning and carrying out verification and validation testing for developed calibrations and engine controllers.
• Analyzing data from the field and end users, troubleshooting and resolving issues of any size, and supporting the wider team in doing so.
• Preparing and presenting technical documentation for design reviews as part of product development.
• Work in cross-functional teams to develop products and resolve issues.
• To be currently studying a STEM subject at degree level, with an allowance for a 12-month industry placement
• A positive attitude towards learning new things, with the confidence to ask questions and the ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work well with others and build positive working relationships within the team.
• Understand how engineering rules, guidelines and best practices are applied. And be able to write clear and professional technical documents, such as test reports and design review material.
• Ability to follow problem-solving processes to resolve issues.
• Some experience or knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink is preferred.