Placement Student- Automation and Techonology Manufacturing Engineer

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Automation & Technology Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Assembly & IE business unit in Peterborough. 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 July 2026

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

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 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.