**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 Advanced Engineering student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Components (Accelera) business unit in Milton Keynes. 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 on Summer 2026. **RESPONSIBILITIES** In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: + The role would involve a mixture of both hands-on assembly and design-based tasks, with focus on learning about how the effects of structural and thermal influences on the Li-ion cell would affect the life and performance. + Learn how to plan, design, assemble and run experimental tests with Li-ion battery cells in a lab environment. + Learn about how the structural and thermal impacts affect Li-ion battery life and performance. + Analyse the experimental or testing data and create reports outlining the key findings and sharing the information in team meetings. + Learn the basics of how batteries are designed, manufactured, assembled, and validated to meet the applications technical requirements. + Participate within a team of Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians to enhance our understanding about the challenges and opportunities for Li-ion technology in the electrification of commercial vehicles. **QUALIFICATIONS** To be successful in this role you will need the following: + Student studying for a BEng or MEng in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace/Aeronautical engineering. Ideally, a student who has completed 2 years of the degree. + Good work ethic, sense of ownership and responsibility. + Excellent time management, organizational and teamwork skills. + Good understanding of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point. **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 12 th November 2025 **Job** Engineering **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement **ReqID** 2418812 **Relocation Package** No