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Placement Student - Electronic System Engineering

Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Automation, Energy.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronic System Engineering Student to join our team specialising in Controls & Electronics for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom.

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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 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 in the following ways:

  • Supporting Engineering: Assisting developing requirements of L Platform Global VII engine. Support with building test benches and wiring schematics.
  • Compliance Knowledge: Developing and maintaining laboratory environment and automation testing using CAN tools and other tools for data acquisition. 
  • Employee Relations: Assisting other team members within the controls and electronics organisation.
  • Policy Adherence: Ensuring all lab safety and policies at met and followed.
  • Team Support: Supporting team members in need of controls setup and system integration.
  • Report Management: Understanding and assisting in controls automation testing and generation of test reports that meets with today’s V-model structure.
  • Record Keeping: Coordinating and maintaining laboratory test setups, materials, and component inventories.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards an Automation/Energy/ Electrical/Automotive Engineering degree course.
  • Strong logical thinking, effective time management, and collaborative teamwork skills.
  • Ability to show initiative with a creative mindset.
  • Evidence of extra-curricular or voluntary experience in line with Cummins company values may be beneficial.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

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Job ID Number: 2438947
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  • Deadline
    November 13th, 2026
  • Starting
    Summer 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Location
    Darlington (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Automotive
  • Control & Instrumentation
  • Electronic/Electrical
  • Energy/Renewables
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics/Robotics
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