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Placement Student - Aftertreatment Integration Test Engineering

CompanyCummins
LocationDarlington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student will interpret test requests for diesel engine and aftertreatment development, write test instructions, and prepare necessary test scripts. They will also manage prototype equipment inventories and troubleshoot test cell issues including hardware and software.
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 Aftertreatment Integration Test Engineering student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our CES ONHWY Performance business unit 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. This placement is 100% onsite-based.

Responsibilities

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

  • Interpret test requests for Euro VI and Stage V diesel engine and aftertreatment development testing in engine dynamometer test cells, write test instructions, prepare necessary test scripts and logging files

  • Manage prototype equipment inventories at on and offsite storage facilities

  • Ensure engine, aftertreatment and associated hardware is available and set-up correctly for each test. Oversee the operation of the test cell and provide support to the test cell operator and facilities team when necessary (answer questions and clarification requests related to test instructions and hardware)

  • Investigate test data for test quality and identify issues with the test related to either equipment or software

  • Troubleshoot test cell issues including hardware, test sequence and scripting, instructions and test procedures and provide both short- and long-term solutions

  • This role is hands-on, you will be given the opportunity to carry out testing and support operators in equipment installation and trouble shooting. You will spend a year in a test engineering department to gain real experience in the testing and development area. You are supported by formal and informal training, and work on projects that add true value to the business

 

Qualifications

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

 

 


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
Test engineeringDiesel engine architectureAftertreatment developmentEngine dynamometerData analysisTroubleshootingHardware installationTest scriptingInventory managementTechnical documentationProblem solvingTeamworkCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeEngineering
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research