Placement Position Test Cell Operations Darlington
DESCRIPTION
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. That's what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Position Test Cell Operations to join our team Test Cell Operations Business and Pre-test Team in Darlington,UK. 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 placement year and will commence Summer of 2026
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CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12 th November 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Working towards a BEng or MEng Degree in a technical space (Mechanical Engineering, Motorsports Engineering Etc.)
- Confident in working in both as an individual and in team environments
- Assured communicator with confidence in interacting across various levels of management
- Self Driven with a keen key for eye for quality and setting high standards
- Experience Working in / leading Teams either through education or work
- A basic knowledge of diesel engine fundamentals and practical hands on experience (in this field or another)
- Knowledge of Power BI, also working with support of AI is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Supporting The Test Cell Operations Manager and Pre-test Team Leader with day-to-day tasks and ongoing projects
- Investigating and solving issues in order for the department to meet it's right first time and Productivity Targets
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
ReqID 2420607
Relocation Package No
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- Pension
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion