Product Systems Design - Summer Internship Positions

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Cummins Inc.

Product Systems Design - Summer Internship Positions

Columbus, IN
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DESCRIPTION

    This product focused position applies knowledge of engineering principles and design practices to create optimized design concepts and mechanical design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability. This role effectively communicates the capability of a design concept to meet cross-functional requirements including assessment of alternative and competitive design concepts and works effectively across cross-functional disciplines to develop corporate and customer requirements including those required to resolve product issues.

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

    • Investigates material and material processing problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, actively contributes to problem resolution and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members.
    • Applies and supports the improvement of processes such as material and material processing validation, quality auditing, design validation and 7-step problem solving and utilizes the tools and techniques for material characterization, material testing, non-destructive testing, mechanical and physical properties measurement, simulation and statistical data analysis which are required to enable higher quality decision making.
    • May support more experienced team members to obtain input and negotiate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering functions and delivers testing/analysis results and consultancy to these functions to enable internal and external customer success.
    • May support more experienced team members that make decisions in the areas of material and material processing selection and optimization, qualification, and inspection that impact product quality, reliability, durability, and capability.
    • Applies and improves material specifications/standards in alignment with requirements, capability, and quality needs.
    • May include activities in problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services.
    • Supervised execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes.
    • No direct management of people but could involve limited coordination of work amongst engineers and technicians.
    • Contributes effectively toward team goals and develops proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

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

    • Cross-Functional Design Integration
    • Mechanical Design of Mechanical Systems
    • Mechanical Design Specifications
    • Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis
    • Product Problem Solving
    • System Requirements Engineering
    • Product Platform Planning and Architecting
    • Drives Results
    • Collaborates
    • Communicates Effectively
    • Self-Development

    Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

    Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors

    QUALIFICATIONS

    2025 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:

    • Bachelor's - $3,900 - $4,800
    • Master's - $6,000
    • PhD - $7,300

    Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

    Internship program criteria :

    • Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
    • Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred
    • Must be able to complete a minimum of 10-weeks and up to a maximum of 12-weeks commitment
    • Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
    • Willingness to learn from others on the job

    Cummins and E-verify

    At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. 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. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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    Job Engineering

    Organization Cummins Inc.

    Role Category Hybrid

    Job Type Student - Internship

    Min Salary $

    Max Salary $

    ReqID 2404681

    Relocation Package No

    Cummins and E-Verify

    At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. 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. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing
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  • About Us

    Cummins Inc. is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services a broad portfolio of reliable, clean power solutions, including diesel, natural gas, hybrid, electric and other alternative solutions.

    Our culture is one that believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place, and work alongside today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions and make an impact through meaningful work within our diverse workforce.

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