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# Placement Student - Test Cell Operations

- **Company:** Cummins Inc.
- **Location:** Darlington, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Power BI
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BD21C8246B7141D7AAD1C5C4DB405C0D/job/

## About the Role

* Working towards a BEng or MEng Degree in a technical space (Mechanical Engineering, Motorsports Engineering Etc.) Knowledge of Power BI, also working with support of AI is a plus.
 * Confident in working both as an individual and in team environments either through education or work. Assured communicator with confidence in interacting across various levels of the organization
 * Self-Driven with a keen key for eye for quality and setting high standards
 * A basic knowledge of diesel engine fundamentals and practical hands-on experience (in this field or another)

## Description

* Supporting The Test Cell Operations Manager and Pre-test Team Leader with day-to-day tasks and ongoing projects
 * Build and maintain reports and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) for weekly and monthly operations reviews.
 * Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, checklists and test cell documentation.
 * Support audit readiness, including quality, HSE and calibration records by tracking calibration schedules, equipment maintenance plans and asset registers.
 * Support raising purchase requests, tracking orders, and monitoring consumables and spares levels.
 * Spend time in the test cells under supervision to understand engine installation, testing and data acquisition.