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    4. Automation & Technology Manufacturing Engineer Placement 2024
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    About the role

    We are looking for an enthusiastic Automation & Technology Manufacturing student to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Corporate/CBS Segment in Peterborough. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday 37.5hrs per week. 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 and power your potential!

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

    • Support Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) to deliver Automation and Innovation/New Technology Strategies
    • Assist in the deployment of Central Capital to our manufacturing network to fund automation projects
    • Become a subject matter expert in specified automation technologies - allowing you to document and guide others
    • Lead projects in the advanced technology/process innovation space
    • Support plants to develop new solutions to current business issues
    • Support GME initiatives as needed

    What you'll need

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

    • Studying BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering or STEM degree
    • IT competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint)
    • Good communication and influential skills
    • Positive attitude, strong personal motivation, and an effective member of a team

    Working at Cummins

    At Cummins, we are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression or other status protected by law.