Placement Students Summer 2026 – Multiple Disciplines (Cummins)
Locations: Various UK sites including Daventry, Darlington, Huddersfield, Ramsgate, Peterborough, and Wellingborough
Duration: 12-month industrial placements (and some 12-week summer placements)
Start Date: Summer 2026
About Cummins
Cummins Inc. is a global power leader that designs, manufactures, and services engines, power systems, and related technologies. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and inclusion, Cummins offers students the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real-world impact across industries such as energy, transport, and manufacturing.
About the Opportunities
Cummins has over 180 placement opportunities available across a range of business and technical functions. These roles are ideal for students seeking hands‑on experience within a global engineering and technology leader. Placement students work alongside industry experts on live projects that contribute directly to the company’s success and sustainability goals.
Available Disciplines Include:
- Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Mechanics, Product Design, Product Validation, Application Engineering, Component & Customer Engineering, Advanced Engineering, Aftertreatment Integration, Catalyst Performance, Battery & Thermal Systems, and Materials Science.
- Information Technology: Business Systems Analysis, IT Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Applications, and Engine Plant IT Systems.
- Data & Analytics: Data Analysis, Digital & Data Engineering, and Data‑Driven Decision Support.
- Business & Sales: Sales Application Engineering, Business Analysis, and Process Improvement.
What You’ll Do
- Support engineering and IT teams in product design, testing, analysis, and system improvements.
- Contribute to the development of innovative technologies for power generation, electrification, and sustainable solutions.
- Participate in real business projects, presenting ideas and results to senior stakeholders.
- Gain experience using industry tools, methodologies, and data systems.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Undergraduate students currently studying a relevant STEM or business‑related degree.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Passion for technology, engineering, and sustainability.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to real‑world projects.
Why Join Cummins?
- Industry‑leading mentoring and professional development.
- Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and global projects.
- A supportive, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
- Competitive salary and employee benefits.
How to Apply
Apply now to one of our placement opportunities and become part of a global team shaping a more sustainable future.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Development
Industries
Engineering Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics
