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Our culture believes in Powering Your Potential. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Student - Test Operations to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Technical Operations department in Darlington. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential ! This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence 1 July 2025.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Working day to day with the test cell operations teams to support efficient operation of the 12 test cells via tasks that will be assigned by Tech Ops Leadership
  • Run and maintain the Key Performance Indicators for the operation
  • Support some of engineering processes and engineering documentation including tasks relating to ISO17025 quality standard
  • On site full time assisting daily tasks supporting the team as per work assignments
  • Support CAD studies and design reviews for future engine installations, support the design and reediness for testing

Qualifications

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

  • We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a STEM degree.
  • Ability to work successfully as part of a team with experience contributing to the good functioning of the test cells on a daily base.
  • Strong desire to learn with knowledge of the practical application of science or engineering concepts.
  • Good level of skill using Microsoft applications including Excel and PowerPoint , Cad Design and Power Bi are a plus.

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression or other status protected by law.