Internship
Placement Intern
Sales Application Engineer
Posted on 3/24/2026
Cummins
10,001+ employees
Global powertrains design, manufacture, service.
No salary listed
Peterborough, UK
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- We are looking for a wide range of students currently towards an Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree.
- This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence on Summer 2026.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn new skills.
- Good Microsoft Office skills are required including Excel.
- CAD skills would be beneficial although are not essential.
- Flexible and proactive attitude with a desire to learn and take on responsibilities.
- Support the department on key tasks and projects working both independently and within teams.
- Support delivery of technical seminars in the factory and onsite.
- Working in a team environment and learning how to make decisions in a collaborative way.
- Provide technical support to Dealers & Distributors.
- Interacting with different functions and Cummins factories worldwide.
- Sourcing, interpreting, and developing technical data and work towards agreed deadlines.
- CAD skills would be beneficial
Cummins designs, manufactures, distributes, and services power solutions for a wide range of industries. Its products include diesel and natural gas engines, electric and hybrid powertrains, and related components and digital solutions, sold to commercial vehicle manufacturers, industrial equipment producers, and sectors such as healthcare, defense, marine, mining, and telecommunications. The company operates through five segments—Engine, Power Systems, Components, Distribution, and New Power—and relies on a global distribution and service network to sell and support engines, power systems, parts, and technical services. Cummins is expanding emphasis on sustainable energy to develop hydrogen engines and other clean power technologies, seeking legislative support for climate initiatives. Its goal is to provide reliable, customizable power solutions across on-road, off-road, and stationary applications while reducing environmental impact and serving customers worldwide.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
1919
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- North American power generation revenue surged 23% in Q1 2026 from data centers.
- 2026 revenue guidance raised to 8-11% growth on sustained data center demand.
- BESS launch in Southern Africa addresses grid stabilization in emerging markets.
What critics are saying
- North American heavy-duty truck volumes declined 20% in Q1 2026, pressuring Engine segment.
- B-series engine platform launch delayed to January 2028, ceding market share to competitors.
- Q1 2026 GAAP profit missed by 15%, with operating margin declining to 11.3%.
What makes Cummins unique
- Data center backup power demand drives record 22.7% Power Systems EBITDA margins.
- DriveSense smart electric motor project embeds real-time torque and temperature sensing.
- Global distribution network spans North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, China, Africa, Middle East.
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