Placement Student - Application Engineer
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 Application Engineering Placement Student to join our team for 12 months, specializing in Engineering for our Turbocharger business segment in Huddersfield. During your placement, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to launch your career in the industry and power your potential!
We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or other related STEM degree.
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This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence on Summer 2026.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Applying a broad level of technical awareness across multiple engineering disciplines such as engine performance, mechanics, aerodynamics and design.
- Working with customers to manage their requirements, collaborating with internal stakeholders to review and assess against product capabilities, then developing detailed specifications for new products.
- Creating then managing validation plans to ensure products are robust and proven to meet the customers' requirements. Leveraging internal testing capabilities within our laboratory operations by specifying test plans, analyzing data and leading technical reviews of the results.
- Supporting general customer enquiries, providing a high quality and timely level of service.
- Sourcing information, interpreting data, developing and implementing solutions that are results focused and to agreed deadlines, as per technical requests.
- Using internal systems and document libraries, ensuring robust written communication and record keeping.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Ambitious and adaptable with ability to propose innovative solutions to problems.
- Confidence in both verbal and written communication. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and effective manner with both internal stakeholders and our customers.
- Proactive mindset with willingness and ability to learn new skills, both self-taught and teacher led.
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: Wednesday 12 th November 2025
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
ReqID 2419929
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