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# Placement Student - Electronic System Engineering

- **Company:** Cummins Inc.
- **Location:** Darlington, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Systems Integration, Test Scripts
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D244385A36F94F21B2B3496F3EB2418A/job/

## About the Role

* We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards an Automation/ Energy/ Electrical/ Automotive Engineering degree course.
 * Strong logical thinking, effective time management, and collaborative teamwork skills.
 * Ability to show initiative with a creative mindset.
 * Evidence of extra-curricular or voluntary experience in line with Cummins company values may be beneficial.

## Description

* Supporting Engineering : Assisting developing requirements of L Platform Global VII engine. Support with building test benches and wiring schematics.
 * Compliance Knowledge : Developing and maintaining laboratory environment and automation testing using CAN tools and other tools for data acquisition.
 * Employee Relations : Assisting other team members within the controls and electronics organization.
 * Policy Adherence : Ensuring all lab safety and policies at met and followed.
 * Team Support : Supporting team members in need of controls setup and system integration.
 * Report Management : Understanding and assisting in controls automation testing and generation of test reports that meets with today's V-model structure.
 * Record Keeping : Coordinating and maintaining laboratory test setups, materials, and component inventories.


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