Placement Student Test 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