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Placement Student - Aftertreatment Integration Development

Cummins Europe

The Role

Overview

Support development and testing of engine aftertreatment systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • design review
  • inventory management
  • hardware selection
  • system simulation
  • vehicle testing
  • data analysis

Tasks

-Support cross functional design reviews for hardware, software and diagnostic tuning by providing review packs, including requirements definition, tuning rationale and test results and participating in the review meetings -Procure and manage prototype and controls lab inventory and manage shipment of parts between different test facilities -Support the Cummins Value Package Introduction Process used to bring new engine and aftertreatment systems to market. Work as part of a team to complete activities such as catalyst and hardware selection, performance evaluation, mapping and proof of concept testing, control system & diagnostic tuning and field test data investigation (exact spread of activities will depend on where we are in a development cycle during your placement) -Simulate diagnostic and control system performance using Simulink, MATLAB and HIL test benches to evaluate tuning decisions and calibration robustness, as well as evaluating sensor and actuator performance -Support occasional vehicle testing, including logging data on both stationary and mobile testing. This role is hands-on, you will be given the opportunity to carry out testing and support operators in equipment installation and trouble shooting -Work with Test Operations function to produce test instructions, scripts and logging files for engine dynamometer testing and pilot vehicle testing. Investigate test cell, pilot vehicle and field test data to evaluate hardware and software performance for a variety of different test types and scenarios

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • master's
  • diesel engine
  • problem solving
  • teamwork
  • matlab

What You Bring

-We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Bachelor’s or Master's degree from across all Engineering & STEM related subjects -Knowledge of Diesel engine and/or Aftertreatment architecture an advantage but not essential – training will be provided -Methodical and data-based approach to problem solving, Strong team working skills and communication skills -Good knowledge of MATLAB & MS office (excel and word)

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