Placement Student - Electronic Controls
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Placement Student
- Electronic Controls
We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronic Controls Placement Student to join our Engine Business Unit team in Darlington, United Kingdom
. You will support the team to configure (tune), integrate, test, and release software, electronic control units, and tools into an electronic system that controls the operation of Cummins’ products in a variety of customer applications.
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 and power your potential!
The requirements are to be onsite for 3 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.
In this role, you will make an impact by:- Validating calibrations for the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
- Planning and carrying out verification and validation testing for developed calibrations and engine controllers.
- Analyzing data from the field and end users, troubleshooting and resolving issues of any size, and supporting the wider team in doing so.
- Preparing and presenting technical documentation for design reviews as part of product development.
- Work in cross-functional teams to develop products and resolve issues.
- To be currently studying a STEM subject at degree level, with an allowance for a 12-month industry placement
- A positive attitude towards learning new things, with the confidence to ask questions and the ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to work well with others and build positive working relationships within the team.
- Understand how engineering rules, guidelines and best practices are applied. And be able to write clear and professional technical documents, such as test reports and design review material.
- Ability to follow problem-solving processes to resolve issues.
- Some experience or knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink is preferred.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13 th of November.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Student
- Cooperative/12 Month Placement
ReqID 2439231
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
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