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Placement Student - Design and Development Engineer

CompanyCummins
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student engineer will work on live design and development projects for drivetrain and braking systems under the supervision of experienced engineers. Responsibilities include component design, tolerance layout creation, performance testing, and utilizing simulation software to enhance engineering outcomes.
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 Student Engineer to join our team specializing in design and development for our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems business in Cwmbran, Wales, UK.  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 Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

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

  • Gain hands-on experience by working on live projects under the supervision of an experienced Engineer, ensuring real-world exposure.
  • Involve in various aspects of a typical Engineering role, including the detailed design of components to industry standards.
  • Participate in creating construction or tolerance layouts, and conduct thorough testing of physical components for performance and reliability.
  • Acquire knowledge about simulation techniques and software used in engineering projects to predict and enhance performance.
  • Undertake an individual project that focuses on developing specific skills and knowledge, paving the way for future career advancement.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of engineering practices and principles, preparing you for a successful career in the engineering field.

 

Qualifications

To be succesful in the role you will need the following:

  • Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree, preferably Mechanical Engineering or transferable.
  • Show an interest in working in a global corporation and Adaptability to working in a changing environment
  • Capable of independent working and team work as required
  • Keen to work in an automotive organisation with a keen interest in the automotive industry

 

Closing date - Thursday 19th November at 11:59PM


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
Mechanical EngineeringComponent DesignTolerance LayoutsPerformance TestingReliability TestingSimulation TechniquesEngineering PrinciplesData AnalysisTeamworkIndependent Working
Categories
EngineeringManufacturing