[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Cummins jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Cummins # Placement Student Materials Engineer Metallurgist 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/daventry-gbr/placement-student-materials-engineer-metallurgist/8331AB52BEC74D1AA1F325834F98BACE/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cummins](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/) / Placement Student Materials Engineer Metallurgist ## Job description ### Materials Engineer (Metallurgist) – PLACEMENT STUDENT We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Materials Engineer (Metallurgist) – Placement Student to join our team on a 12-month placement starting Summer 2027, within the Quality Department. This is a great opportunity to work in a materials laboratory that examines a broad range of materials and processes for our Power Systems business segment in Daventry. The requirements are to be fully on site so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential! In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: - Working within the Quality Department reporting to the Materials Laboratory Supervisor. - Liaise with Quality, Engineering and Production Teams on metallurgical issues affecting the Plant. - Carry out metallurgical investigations and write reports on engine components to help provide root cause failure analysis and drive corrective actions. - Assist the Quality Test and Quality Customer Teams with problem solving relating to Engine Testing and Customer Quality Issues. - Contribute to smooth running of laboratory by ordering consumables and sub-contract work, and continuous improvements to lab processes and housekeeping. - Engage in Health and Safety initiatives related to the Laboratory such as Risk Assessments. To be successful in this role you will need the following: - The applicant will be workings toward a BSc/B Eng Degree or equivalent in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering or Materials Science or MEng in Materials Science. - General knowledge of physical metallurgy, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy and processes such as steel making, casting, forging, heat treatment, welding and joining etc. - Experience of using a SEM would be beneficial but not mandatory as training will be provided. - The applicant should have a can-do attitude, sound analytical capabilities and preferably have some practical Laboratory experience, with good organisational and communication skills. CLOSING DATE 12th November 11:59PM ### Job Quality ### Organization Cummins Inc. ### Role Category On-site with Flexibility ### Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement ### ReqID 2438558 ### Relocation Package No 100% On-Site Yes Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site. ## 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/daventry-gbr/placement-student-materials-engineer-metallurgist/8331AB52BEC74D1AA1F325834F98BACE/job/) ## More jobs at Cummins ### [2027 Early Career Chemical Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/10368bdb56519cf2555b/) ### [2027 Early Career Combustion And Emissions Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/6825d189fda065566758/) ### [2027 Early Career Customer Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/a37ed619b2fde9acbfea/) ### [2027 Early Career Electronic Systems Controls Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/143579f5aff0bab70b0c/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Polymer Scientist / Polymer Materials Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/791b9508067bf69b49bc/) Siemens ### [Product Development Placement Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/carlsberg/jobs/7af3e2ff4771b6c2e8c2/) Carlsberg ### [Material Scientist / Metallurgy & Materials Characterization Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/6325416440b2a0cb662e/) Siemens ### [Materials Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/7e7875b966f5974f2cda/) Siemens Energy ### [Materials & Processes Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/09aba0c4a948e591ebc1/) Siemens Energy OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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