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Placement Student - Catalyst Performance & Integration

CompanyCummins
LocationDarlington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student will support the Value Package Introduction process by performing catalyst selection, performance evaluation, and data analysis. They will also collaborate with test operations to produce test instructions and participate in cross-functional design reviews for catalyst hardware.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
53987
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced. From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Learn more about #LifeAtCummins at cummins.com/careers.
About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Catalyst Performance & Integration Placement Student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Emissions Solutions Business Segment 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.

 

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027.

 

Responsibilities

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

  • Support the Cummins Value Package Introduction (VPI) process, which is used to bring new engine and aftertreatment systems to market. Work as part of a team to complete activities such as catalyst selection, performance evaluation, mapping and proof-of-concept testing, and data analysis. (The exact scope of activities will depend on the stage of the development cycle during your placement.)
  • Support the procurement and shipment of parts between different test facilities.
  • Collaborate with the Test Operations function to produce test instructions for test programs. Analyze test cell data to evaluate performance across various test types and scenarios.
  • Participate in cross-functional design reviews for catalyst hardware. This includes contributing to review materials, such as requirements definitions and test results, and attending review meetings.
  • Support simulation activities to evaluate catalyst performance using software such as AVL BOOST/Cruise, Simulink, and MATLAB.

Qualifications

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

  • We are looking for applicants pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry or other STEM-related fields.
  • Good knowledge of MATLAB and MS Office (Excel and Word) is required.
  • A methodical, data-driven approach to problem-solving, strong teamwork abilities, and effective communication skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of diesel engines and/or aftertreatment architecture is an advantage but not essential (training will be provided).

 

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 12th November 2026 


Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
Key Skills
MatlabMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordData AnalysisEngineeringChemistrySimulationAVL BoostCruiseSimulinkProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationDiesel enginesAftertreatment architecture
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