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Cummins

Placement Student - Electronic System Engineering

Oct 1, 2026• Darlington, United Kingdom

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At Cummins, we believe people should feel continuously challenged and engaged, making meaningful contributions and growing in their careers.

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Engineering
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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:

  • 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

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Additional Information

  • Job category: Software Engineering
  • Posted: Oct 1, 2026
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