Placement Student - Applied Controls (B Platform)

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Applied Controls Placement Student to join our team in Calibration development, for Engine Business Unit in Darlington. This product focused position tailors’ electronic systems for Cummins products. You will support the team configure (tune), integrate, test, and release software, electronic control units, tools, sensors, actuators, and harnesses 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 organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2026. This is a Hybrid position.

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

• You will work closely with engineers in the team to learn and then support them 
• Development of engine calibration (tuning) using Model in loop as well as Hardware in loop simulation.
• Verification and validation test planning and execution for developed calibration and engine controller.
• Analysing data from test bench and/or vehicles and reporting results, issues, and next steps to the key stakeholders.
• Technical documentation for design reviews part of product development.
• Work in cross-functional teams to development products and resolve issues using industry standard problem-solving techniques.

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

• To be currently studying a STEM subject at degree level with an allowance for a 12-month industry placement.
• Experience or knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink would be useful.
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for new product development and continuous improvement; Ability to follow structured problem-solving processes to resolve issues; 
• Knowledge of Engineering standards and ability to apply them

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. 

‘At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!’

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12th November 2025

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.