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Placement Student - Applied Controls

Cummins Europe

The Role

Overview

Support calibration, testing, and documentation for engine control systems during a 12‑month placement.

Key Responsibilities

  • test planning
  • calibration validation
  • data analysis
  • troubleshooting
  • technical documentation
  • team collaboration

Tasks

-Verification and validation test planning and execution for developed calibration and engine controller. -Work in cross-functional teams to development products and resolve issues using industry standard problem-solving techniques. -Validation of calibration that goes in the Engine Control Module (ECM). -Be able to analyze data from field test, lead the troubleshooting of non-conformities to support the Lead engineer in driving the resolution. -Be able to prepare and present technical documentation for design reviews part of product development.

Requirements

  • matlab
  • simulink
  • problem solving
  • engineering standards
  • technical documentation
  • product development

What You Bring

-Experience or knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink. -Ability to follow structured problem-solving processes to resolve issues. -Knowledge of application of Engineering Standards and ability to produce high quality, concise technical documentation -Enthusiasm and aptitude for new product development and continuous improvement

Benefits

-To be currently studying a STEM subject at degree level with an allowance for a 12-month industry placement

The Company

About Cummins Europe

-The company has 17 manufacturing sites across Europe, establishing itself as a leading power solutions provider. -Engineers and manufactures advanced diesel, gas, and electric engines, power generation systems, and drivetrains for global markets. -Specializes in powering buses, trucks, marine vessels, and military vehicles, exemplified by projects from Darlington to Krakow. -Operates a unique European test facility in Darlington that develops fuel-agnostic powertrains, including hydrogen-capable combustion engines. -Delivers expertise across industrial, transport, marine, mining, energy, and defence sectors, offering both new builds and remanufactured power solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Automotive

Agriculture

Power Generation

Marine

Industrial

Rail

Mining

Fuel Cell Technology

Electrolyser Equipment