Cummins
Placement Student – Materials Science & Engineering
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Placement Student – Materials Science & Engineering
We are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Science & Engineering Placement Student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Turbocharger Business Segment in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
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.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Supporting new product development teams by identifying and evaluating the most appropriate materials and processes to meet customer needs, cost targets, and sustainability goals
- Manage quality by conducting component failure analysis and testing to directly inform customer protection actions or supplier quality management actions
- Collaborating with global internal and external cross-functional stakeholders, understanding initial requirements. Presenting conclusions and recommendations following completion of analysis and testing
- Creating new and developing further existing testing processes for materials and components
- Work on long-term investigative product development projects across the business
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Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a Materials Science and Engineering or related degree
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to use your own initiative
- Ability to investigate and interpret data using applications such as Excel
- Excellent communication and time management skills with a desire to learn
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Closing Date
Friday, 13th of November
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.
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