Laboratory Operations Placement

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At Cummins Power Generation we recognise that having experience of the working world during your university degree provides a key insight to the practical application of your learning. We run an exciting 12 month placement where you are given an opportunity to work in a role and on real projects, making a difference in both your team and the company as a whole.

As the Lab Ops Placement Student within this very busy department, you will be an integral member of the team and will support key projects throughout the year. This role involves dealing directly with the technical staff from within the development testing facility and with other staff across the technical function at the plant as needed on subjects such as validation programs, testing processes, risk assessments, work studies, facility improvements, equipment sourcing and asset utilisation.

Responsibilities

• Attendance at project validation planning meetings, taking minutes and collating all relevant information. Support in key project planning & validation activities.
• Involvement in understanding current testing processes and the design of new ones to support the needs of business growth within product development and test.
• Conducting risk assessments of various testing activities and preparing / releasing method statements to ensure standard work is safe & fully documented.
• Undertaking work time studies to understand the ‘true’ value of test activities and to suggest improvement ideas where necessary in line with business needs.
• Assisting with the ‘Test Systems’ team in defining / drafting new upgrades for the various testing environments within the facilities.
• Scoping and sourcing new equipment / tooling to support product validation and facility maintenance - encompassing the latest technologies available.
• Working with the testing team to identify potential opportunities linked at improving asset utilisation and improving product throughout.
• Any other generalist duties as required by the department.
• Embracing the Company values and mission; and representing and promoting Cummins Power Generation to the Customer, internally and externally.

Training Provided

• A comprehensive induction programme as well as role specific training.
• Individual training to suit particular business skills required by the business or identified by the candidate.

Skills and Experience Required

• Studying for a Technical Discipline or Business related degree.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills to include Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive attitude with a desire to learn and take on responsibility.
• Some experience of working within a Technical function will be advantageous but not mandatory.

To be eligible for our 12 Month work placement you must be a university student who has a placement year option as part of their degree programme. You will spend a year in a specific department to gain real experience in your subject area. You are supported by formal and informal training, and work on projects that add true value to the business. The placement scheme is a great place to start a career with Cummins you will experience not only the skills and work aspect, the culture and core values of the business.

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