Placement Student - Test Engineering

Placement Student - Test Engineering

We are looking for an enthusiastic Test Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom . Within this role you'll conduct testing on a variety of existing and future products to make sure we deliver on our commitments to our customers.

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 5 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:

• Analysing and interpreting test requests for diesel engine and aftertreatment development activities on engine dynamometer test cells.
• Managing prototype equipment and test setups.
• Generating test plans and creating testing sequence files.
• Ensuring the test systems are set up correctly and performing as expected.
• Undertake data analysis following testing, communicating findings and creating associated reports.
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting of issues, creating problem statements and working with several teams to resolve.

• We are looking for a range of applicants studying towards a Bachelors or Masters degree from across Engineering and STEM related subjects.
• Good knowledge of MS office (Excel and Word).
• Methodical and data-based approach to problem solving, with strong team working and communication skills.
• Knowledge of diesel engine architecture and/or alternative powertrain components an advantage but not essential - training will be provided.