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Our culture believes in Powering Your Potential. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.
We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
The role
We run exciting 12-month placements where you are given an opportunity to work in a role and on real projects making a difference in both your team and the company as a whole and currently we are looking for passionate Engineering Placement Students to join our teams based in Daventry and Sandwich. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates in addition to on the job training and given the opportunity to take part in a structured Training & Development Programme designed to give the skills and competencies required for future graduate roles.
Across the multiple roles available, you will make an impact in some of the following ways:
- Demonstrates good understanding and applies knowledge of an engineering/STEM discipline.
- Uses knowledge of Engineering Standards and Technical Documentation and able to understand and apply structured problem-solving processes to resolve issues.
- Uses prescribed and innovative methods and works with limited guidance to carry out partially defined and moderately complex tasks. Applies engineering and scientific skills and continues to develop experience in creating engineering solutions.
- Understand and be able to describe the purpose, content and steps in developing/managing of an engineering design project and able to assists in creating design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, product life, manufacture, assembly and service.
- Understanding of Test Operations and Engine/Component Testing process flow model: Planning, Preparation, Execution, Analysis, Execution.
- Evaluates customer needs and aligns requirements with identified customer expectations. Applies basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices to assigned tasks in the development, analysis and release of products and subsystems through the product life cycle.
- Verifies design functionality using computational analysis and or functional testing, interpreting results, driving decisions and assessing risk.
- Applies the Principles of Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer to investigates product, system, and/or technology problems that are related to the engine combustion, performance and emissions.
About you
To be successful in the roles available you will need the following:
- Studying towards a Degree in Engineering or equivalent related STEM degree discipline (including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry).
- Has experience in, and can demonstrate, relevant examples of Cummins core values e.g. voluntary work, community involvement activities, working with disadvantaged groups, charity related support, delivering superior results, teamwork, competencies and outside education experiences.
- Has clear thought processes and can show a logical approach to tasks, challenges, hobbies etc.
- Able to work with other engineering and cross-functional disciplines to resolve product issues and able to participate as a team member and actively contributes towards team goals.
To be eligible for our 12 Month work placement you must be a university student who has a placement year option as part of their degree programme. You will spend a year in a specific department to gain real experience in your subject area. You are supported by formal and informal training, and work on projects that add true value to the business. The placement scheme is a great place to start a career with Cummins you will experience not only the skills and work aspect, the culture and core values of the business.
Benefits
Health & Wellness
Your wellbeing is important to us. You and your family will be cared for through comprehensive health care benefits.
Continuing Education
Whether starting or completing a degree, you will be supported by tuition reimbursement opportunities or full funding.
Paid Incentive
You will receive annual merit and profit sharing based on individual and company performance.
Diversity & Inclusion
We celebrate diverse perspectives and you will be part of building a more diverse workforce to enhance our competitive position and enrich our culture.
Work-life Flexibility
Your energy and commitment will be recognized through paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, flexible work environments and more.
Community Roles
You are empowered to volunteer at least four hours per year on company time, to give back to the communities where you work and live.
Development & Growth
You will learn and grow through training and hands-on experience in an environment that values curiosity and developing talent for the future.
