Placement Student - Electronic Controls
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Placement Student - Electronic Controls
We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronic Controls Placement Student to join our Engine Business Unit team in Darlington, United Kingdom . You will support the team to configure (tune), integrate, test, and release software, electronic control units, and tools into an electronic system that controls the operation of Cummins’ products in a variety of customer applications. 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 and power your potential!
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 by:
- Validating calibrations for the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
- Planning and carrying out verification and validation testing for developed calibrations and engine controllers.
- Analyzing data from the field and end users, troubleshooting and resolving issues of any size, and supporting the wider team in doing so.
- Preparing and presenting technical documentation for design reviews as part of product development.
- Work in cross-functional teams to develop products and resolve issues. To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- To be currently studying a STEM subject at degree level, with an allowance for a 12-month industry placement
- A positive attitude towards learning new things, with the confidence to ask questions and the ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to work well with others and build positive working relationships within the team.
- Understand how engineering rules, guidelines and best practices are applied. And be able to write clear and professional technical documents, such as test reports and design review material.
- Ability to follow problem-solving processes to resolve issues.
- Some experience or knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink is preferred.
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
2439231
Relocation Package
No 100% On-Site No
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