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Cummins

Placement Student - Electronic Controls

Oct 6, 2026• Flexible / Remote

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  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Industrial: Equipment Manufacturing
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Placement Student - Electronic Controls

We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronic Controls Placement Student to join our Engine Business Unit team in Darlington, United Kingdom . You will support the team to configure (tune), integrate, test, and release software, electronic control units, and tools into an electronic system that controls the operation of Cummins' products in a variety of customer applications.

During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week, so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027.

In this role, you will make an impact by:

  • 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 successful in this role you will need the following:

  • 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.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13 th of November.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2439231

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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Additional Information

  • Job category: Software Engineering
  • Posted: Oct 6, 2026
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