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Cummins

Placement Student - Product Design Engineer

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 - Product Design Engineering

We are looking for an enthusiastic Product Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering 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:

  • to assist with the creation of design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, product life, ease of manufacture, ease of assembly and service requirements
  • Verify designs using investigative skills and/or functional testing, interpret results, drive conclusions and assess risk
  • Apply engineering and/or scientific skills and knowledge to develop experience in creating engineering solutions. Development of these skills will enable you to participate in and contribute to design and safety reviews
  • Support the investigations into New Products Introduction and Current Product support
  • Collaborate with other functions such as Operations, Sourcing and Marketing, to ensure stakeholders requirements are met throughout the design and development process
  • Validation tasks will also include record keeping, investigating test cell data, making test plans, drafting test reports

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a STEM related degree.
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with good level of expertise using Microsoft applications.
  • Experience in 3D modelling software such as Catia, Creo, Solidworks etc. is an advantage
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present across a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Willingness to learn with strong attention to detail.

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 2436539

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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