Placement Student - Test Technology

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Test Technology Engineer Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Test Technology Business Segment in Darlington. 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.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027. The requirements are for the successful candidate to be on-site 5 days per week, so it is important that you can relocate, or be within a commutable distance to site.

You will work within a team focused on test facility development and technical improvement projects, while maintaining existing capabilities:

• Co-ordinating projects based around infrastructure and technology used in testing and development activity.
• Developing and applying practical skillset through resolution of equipment or facility troubleshooting.
• Communicating with engineering teams around ongoing test and development projects.
• Working with global teams on upcoming Cummins technology.
• Developing capabilities and use cases of measurement equipment and transducers, used for emissions or mechanical characteristics of system performance 

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

• Studying for a degree in mechanical / electrical or a related discipline or studying for a degree with a keen interest in using technology to solve business problems.
• Ability to quickly absorb and learn new technologies as the rate of advancement in technology continues to push boundaries.
• Must be a team player, with the ability to manage their own workload and balance multiple tasks / projects at one time.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to express complex concepts in simple terms.

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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