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We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Summer Placement Student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Components Business segment in Huddersfield. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a 12 weeks placement program and will commence Summer 2026
External Qualifications and Competencies
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Collaborate cross-functionally with global stakeholders to support the continued development of both new and existing Cummins products.
- Build strong analytical and problem-solving skills by contributing to the design, testing, and evaluation of key components.
- Work closely with others by raising test requests, joining team meetings, and presenting your findings during technical reviews, contributing to collaborative sessions focused on improving components and workflows.
- Support the concept design and testing of next-generation turbo technologies, working within an innovative and fast-paced team at the forefront of turbocharger development.
- Deepen your technical knowledge by engaging directly in strip-downs, inspections, and failure analysis of returned field units or completed test parts.
- Contribute to impactful research and development projects, including materials research, testing technique innovations, and customer issue resolution.
Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- To be working towards a STEM degree — we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in team settings, ideally with experience contributing to or leading a group project.
- A strong desire to learn and grow, with a foundational understanding of scientific or engineering principles.
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Working at Cummins
At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!
CLOSING DATE: 12th of November, 2025.
About Us
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
