Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement in Applied Mechanics Engineering with Cummins in Daventry.
- Contribute to defining component and system durability using advanced testing equipment.
- Gain experience in engineering mechanics, digital signal processing, and instrumentation.
- Requires enrollment in an Engineering or related STEM degree program.
- Applications close on Friday, 13th November.
About the Role
Applied Mechanics Engineer Placement
Join our Power Systems Engineering team in Daventry, United Kingdom, as an Applied Mechanics Placement Student. This role offers the opportunity to learn how a major global organisation operates and gain the tools and exposure needed to become an expert in the industry.
Please note: This role requires you to be onsite 5 days per week. You will need to arrange your own travel or relocation.
This placement is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027.
What you will do:
- Contribute to defining the durability of components and systems used in Cummins power systems, utilising servo-hydraulic test frames, electromagnetic shakers, motor-driven rigs, and advanced telemetry.
- Access state-of-the-art test facilities and co-create tests with guidance and mentoring from experienced engineers.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to select and apply suitable instrumentation (e.g., strain gauges, accelerometers, laser vibrometers, motion amplification cameras) to demonstrate the physics under test.
- Share findings with global colleagues, strengthening communication skills and collaborative teamwork.
- Grow capabilities in engineering mechanics, digital signal processing, CAD, hands-on instrumentation, and rig development.
Ideal candidate profile:
- Curiosity, practical insight, and a thoughtful approach to understanding the impact of forces, temperatures, and pressures on engineering structures.
- A collaborative and solution-focused mindset.
- Enrollment in a degree program in Engineering or a related STEM discipline (including Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry).
- Demonstrated experience of living Cummins' core values (e.g., community involvement, volunteering, championing inclusive practices).
- Clear and logical thought process with the ability to reflect critically and creatively.
- Comfortable working with colleagues across engineering and other functions, contributing to team goals and fostering an inclusive environment.
- Ability to resolve product issues and actively contribute to team goals.