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Placement Student - Test Engineering

Cummins
Darlington

Expected closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 9-15 month placement in Test Engineering starting Summer 2027.
  • Gain experience in analysing, managing, and reporting on product testing for diesel engines and aftertreatment systems.
  • Study towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or STEM subjects.
  • Role requires being onsite 5 days per week in Darlington.
  • Applications close Friday, 13th of November.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Test Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom. Within this role you'll conduct testing on a variety of existing and future products to make sure we deliver on our commitments to our customers.

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 5 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.

What you will do:

  • Analysing and interpreting test requests for diesel engine and aftertreatment development activities on engine dynamometer test cells.
  • Managing prototype equipment and test setups.
  • Generating test plans and creating testing sequence files.
  • Ensuring the test systems are set up correctly and performing as expected.
  • Undertake data analysis following testing, communicating findings and creating associated reports.
  • Diagnosis and troubleshooting of issues, creating problem statements and working with several teams to resolve.

What you will need:

  • We are looking for a range of applicants studying towards a Bachelors or Masters degree from across Engineering and STEM related subjects.
  • Good knowledge of MS office (Excel and Word).
  • Methodical and data-based approach to problem solving, with strong team working and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of diesel engine architecture and/or alternative powertrain components an advantage but not essential - training will be provided.