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Placement Student - Electrochemistry (Lithium Ion Cells)

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Cummins

Placement Student - Electrochemistry (Lithium Ion Cells)

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

DESCRIPTION

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Electrochemistry 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!

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This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence 4 th August 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • Leading projects that characterise the cell performance, cycle life, and calendar life under different experimental conditions
  • These factors can include temperature, state of charge windows, current rates, compression pressure, busbar connections, as well as various cells utilising different chemistries
  • Analse test data, characterise, and create reports on these findings
  • Key deliverables include written reports and presentations to key stakeholders, including UK and US teams
  • Findings from projects will be used to support the development and validation of existing and new battery product lines
  • The role allows for the continued improvement of in-house research projects, supporting advanced engineering activities from designing and validating new testing equipment to provide greater testing and validation of key input parameters. into other engineering functions such as mechanical and thermal management

QUALIFICATIONS

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

  • Studying towards a technical degree in either Pure/Applied Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (other Science/Engineering degrees are encouraged to apply)
  • Interest in Elctrochemistry and Li-ion batteries
  • Experience with Python or MATLAB would be beneficial for data analysis
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Office, including Excel

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 4th November 2024, 11.59pm

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2402688

Relocation Package No

Client-provided location(s): Milton Keynes, UK
Job ID: Cummins-R-6253AE7EE9994DC793713C04300D7FE5
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