Placement Student - Application Engineer

PLACEMENT STUDENT - APPLICATION ENGINEERING

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENTHUSIASTIC APPLICATION ENGINEERING PLACEMENT STUDENT TO JOIN OUR TEAM SPECIALIZING IN ENGINEERING FOR OUR TURBOCHARGER BUSINESS SEGMENT IN HUDDERSFIELD, 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 SUMMER 2027

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:

• To be working towards a STEM degree — we welcome students from a diverse

range of backgrounds.

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in team settings, ideally

with experience contributing to or leading a group project.

• A strong desire to learn and grow, with a foundational understanding of

scientific or engineering principles.

• A good working knowledge of Microsoft tools, particularly Excel and

PowerPoint

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13th of November.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.