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# Placement Student Materials Science Engineering

Operations 

Listed on Cummins’s official careers site. Listed as of October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Cummins’s careers site →](https://cummins.jobs/huddersfield-gbr/placement-student-materials-science-engineering/03F999A2361A4FD59E00AEA5EF2C732E/job/)

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## Job description

Placement Student – Materials Science & Engineering We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Science & Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising 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 in Summer 2027. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Supporting new product development teams by identifying and evaluating the most appropriate materials and processes to meet customer needs, cost targets and sustainability goals
- Manage quality by conducting component failure analysis and testing to directly inform customer protection actions or supplier quality management actions.
- Collaborating with global internal and external cross-functional stakeholders, understanding initial requirements. Presenting conclusions and recommendations following completion of analysis and testing.
- Creating new and developing further existing testing processes for materials and components.
- Work on long-term investigative product development projects across the business. To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a Materials Science and Engineering or related degree.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to use your own initiative.
- Ability to investigate and interpret data using applications such as Excel.
- Excellent communication and time management skills with a desire to learn.

### 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

2436681

### Relocation Package

No 100% On-Site No

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 17, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days[Apply on Cummins’s careers site →](https://cummins.jobs/huddersfield-gbr/placement-student-materials-science-engineering/03F999A2361A4FD59E00AEA5EF2C732E/job/)

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