Placement Student - Electronic System Engineering
Oct 1, 2026 Darlington, United Kingdom
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Placement Student - Electronic System Engineering
We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronic System Engineering Student to join our team specialising in Controls & Electronics for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom.
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.
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 in the following ways:
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
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 2438947
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronic System Engineering Student to join our team specialising in Controls & Electronics for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom.
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.
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 in the following ways:
- Supporting Engineering : Assisting developing requirements of L Platform Global VII engine. Support with building test benches and wiring schematics.
- Compliance Knowledge : Developing and maintaining laboratory environment and automation testing using CAN tools and other tools for data acquisition.
- Employee Relations : Assisting other team members within the controls and electronics organization.
- Policy Adherence : Ensuring all lab safety and policies at met and followed.
- Team Support : Supporting team members in need of controls setup and system integration.
- Report Management : Understanding and assisting in controls automation testing and generation of test reports that meets with today's V-model structure.
- Record Keeping : Coordinating and maintaining laboratory test setups, materials, and component inventories.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards an Automation/ Energy/ Electrical/ Automotive Engineering degree course.
- Strong logical thinking, effective time management, and collaborative teamwork skills.
- Ability to show initiative with a creative mindset.
- Evidence of extra-curricular or voluntary experience in line with Cummins company values may be beneficial.
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 2438947
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
Additional Information
- Job category: Software Engineering
- Posted: Oct 1, 2026