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Cummins

Placement Student - Test 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 - 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.

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

  • 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.

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 2437539

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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