We are looking for an enthusiastic Current Product Placement Student to join our team for 12 months, specializing in Engineering for ourCES (Cummins Emissions Solutions)business segment in Darlington. During your placement, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to launch your career in the industry and power your potential!
Working under the guidance of the Technical Specialist, the student will be involved in all aspects of the current product engineering group, assisting to provide technical support for Cummins Emission Solutions technology, throughout Europe.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Supporting the identification, resolution and implementation of fixes on key product issues with Automotive OEM’s.
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Potential site and field visitation for current product issues.
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Participating in product issue projects following the 7-step process including fault tree analysis, field data analysis and route cause analysis.
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Vehicle and test cell data analysis using Cummins own analysis tools and Matlab.
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Working closely with functional experts across the globe to understand the assignable cause and drive a resolution for the end users in a timely manner.
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Involvement in the placement student team community involvement team planning charity and local community support events.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Excellent computing skills; Experience with Microsoft Office desirable.
- An understanding of how a diesel engine works and a basic knowledge of how an aftertreatment system works.
- Good team working, communication and task prioritization.
- Enthusiasm and interest in Engineering is required
Placement Student - Current Product Engineering in Darlington employer: Cummins
Cummins is an excellent employer for aspiring Sales and Marketing professionals, offering a supportive apprenticeship programme in Darlington, UK. With a focus on employee growth, you will gain invaluable skills and experience within a major global organisation, while enjoying a collaborative work culture that champions continuous improvement and customer engagement. The opportunity to study at Darlington College alongside hands-on experience ensures a well-rounded foundation for your future career.
