Job Information
Cummins Inc. Product Engineering - Co-op Positions in Columbus, Indiana
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
May contribute to investigating Value Package Introduction (VPI) program team or field-based issues, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution from a design perspective, while documenting results with guidance from more experienced team members.
Applies and supports the execution of processes such as Critical Design Decisions, System Design and Validation Consideration Checklist, Design Review, and tools such as iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, ANSYS Workbench required to enable high quality component and subsystem-level design decision making and design refinement.
May support more experienced team members in obtaining input and their negotiating with cross-functional and cross-discipline technical experts and senior-level designers to communicate the component and subsystem design intent through a thorough Design Review package to the Product Preceding Technology, (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), or Value Package Change Request (VPCR) team requiring a such holistic assessment of various design concepts.
Supports design decision making in the areas of concept selection, concept optimization, and design specifications that impact customers targeted to be served by a given Product Preceding Technology, (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), or Value Package Change Request (VPCR) initiative.
May include activities in problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services with a greater degree of technical complexity and ambiguity to support team members with greater accountability to the project team. 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 technicians and/or temporary student employees.
Contributes effectively toward team goals, exhibits influence within a work group and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Product Failure Mode Avoidance
Product Problem Solving
Product Verification and Validation Management
Product Development Execution, Monitoring and Control
Technical Documentation
System Capability Engineering
Cross-Functional Design Integration
Technical Documentation
Decision Quality
Drive 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 of the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Co-Op 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 4-months to 6-months or a maximum of a 12-months 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 the 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 - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
Min Salary $
Max Salary $
ReqID 2404662
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.