Job Description

DESCRIPTION

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 Electric Motor and Drives Placement Student to join our Corporate R&T team at Cummins Inc., in Stamford UK. 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

in Summer 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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


Development of electro-mechanical system (Electrical, Thermal and Mechanical) for electric drive units used in commercial vehicles, including buses and trucks. Contribute to innovative projects in advanced electric motor development Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electric motors, power electronics, control, and software). Develop software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test benches for electric motors, power electronics and controls systems to enhance product validation and testing processes. Exhibit theoretical expertise and practical experience in developing models for advanced e-machine topologies intended for traction motor applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

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


Demonstrate a positive, open-minded attitude with a strong growth mindset, embracing challenges and driving innovation in new technologies. Display excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering with hands on experience in hardware/software systems Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proficiently use of numerical programs tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK, Ansys/Motor-CAD, JMAG, and 3D CAD tools such as CREO or NX. Proficiency with MATLAB is a mandatory requirement. Programming skills in C, Python, or other relevant languages is a plus.

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.


CLOSING DATE: (Tuesday, 17 th February 2026)

Job

Engineering

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID

2422912

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No