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Placement Student- Electric Motor and Drives

AT Cummins
Cummins

Placement Student- Electric Motor and Drives

Peterborough, United Kingdom

DESCRIPTION

PLACEMENT STUDENT - Electric Motor and Drives

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 team specializing in Engineering for our Accelera Business Segment in UK, Peterborough. 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!

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This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence 7 th July 2025.

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.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electric motors, power electronics, control, and software).
  • Create innovative electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles, including buses and trucks.
  • Serve as the local electro-mechanical expert for electric machines and electric drive unit
  • Help to develop software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test benches for power electronics, electric motors, 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 applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

  • Studying towards Electrical, Mechanical, or control engineering with experience in Electrical Motor Design, including expertise in electromagnetics, mechanical systems, and thermal management.
  • Proficiently use of numerical programs tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK, Ansys/Motor-CAD, JMAG, and 3D CAD tools such as CREO or NX. Programming skills in C, Python, or other relevant languages a plus.
  • 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.

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: (Monday, 4 th November 2024 11:59pm)

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type

ReqID 2402983

Client-provided location(s): Peterborough, UK
Job ID: Cummins-R-1ECB3D4A065E4A74A5A01847AB9332C2
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement