Placement Student - Materials Science & Engineering
Oct 1, 2026 Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Placement Student - Materials Science & Engineering
We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Science & Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Turbocharger business segment in Huddersfield, 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 2436681
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Science & Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Turbocharger business segment in Huddersfield, 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 new product development teams by identifying and evaluating the most appropriate materials and processes to meet customer needs, cost targets and sustainability goals
- Manage quality by conducting component failure analysis and testing to directly inform customer protection actions or supplier quality management actions.
- Collaborating with global internal and external cross-functional stakeholders, understanding initial requirements. Presenting conclusions and recommendations following completion of analysis and testing.
- Creating new and developing further existing testing processes for materials and components.
- Work on long-term investigative product development projects across the business.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a Materials Science and Engineering or related degree.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to use your own initiative.
- Ability to investigate and interpret data using applications such as Excel.
- Excellent communication and time management skills with a desire to learn.
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 2436681
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
Additional Information
- Job category: Software Engineering
- Posted: Oct 1, 2026