Description
* We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement student - On Highway Customer Engineering to join our Customer Engineering organization, with roles in the Automotive Application Engineering Team in Darlington.
* During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining valuable industry experience and the opportunity to power your potential!
* This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence on 1 July 2025.
* This role is a hybrid role with some remote.
* Job duration: 12 Month Placement
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
* Strong aptitude for STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) combined with the ability to communicate on technical matters clearly and efficiently – across different business functions and with internal and external stakeholders.
* A curiosity for how things work, and an aptitude for technical problem solving; you may have a general interest in propulsion or powertrain systems via a hobby or prior work experience.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications – Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, and Matlab is a plus.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
* Be an integral part of the Customer Engineering Team; this team provides all aspects of the technical interface to our commercial vehicle and industrial machine manufacturer customers in Europe. Our product is primarily diesel engine systems with a growing focus on developing electrified power solutions for our customers
* Provide engineering project management support for the application of existing powertrain products, or the development of new technology applications
* Provide engineering analysis in support of new product application projects – typically focused on powertrain optimization, using simulation methods where appropriate.
* Supporting application testing
* Lead small projects or sections of larger projects under guidance from experienced engineers and functional experts
* Obtain technical information from customers, such as product requirements, and convey this ‘voice of the customer’ to the new product development teams
Culture
* Our culture believes in Powering Your Potential.
* We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place, and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.
* We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce.
Working at Cummins
At Cummins, we are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and expression or other status protected by law.