Product Engineering - Co-op Positions

  • Career Path: Engineering
  • Organization: Cummins Inc.
  • Role Category: Hybrid
  • Job Type: Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
  • ReqID: 2419430

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

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:

  • Bachelor's - $3,900 - $5,000

  • 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 at an accredited U.S. college/University

  • 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

  • Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.

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.

Ready to think beyond your desk? Apply for this opportunity to start your career with Cummins today. careers.cummins.com

Cummins and E-Verify

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, 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.

Attention Applicants:

As part of Cummins commitment to fair hiring practices and compliance with applicable law, any applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth (DOB), or dates of school attendance or graduation from any additional documentation that they submit during the initial application process without any adverse consequence.

Benefits overview

Benefits and perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cummins and the country where you work.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

As a Cummins employee your retirement savings plan / pension plan / superannuation will power your path to retirement and improve your financial future.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Your wellbeing is important to us. You and your family will be cared for through comprehensive health care benefits.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We celebrate diverse perspectives and you will be part of building a more diverse workforce to enhance our competitive position and enrich our culture.

WORK-LIFE FLEXIBILITY

Your energy and commitment will be recognized through paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, flexible work environments and more.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Whether starting or completing a degree, you will be supported by tuition reimbursement opportunities or full funding.

EVERY EMPLOYEE, EVERY COMMUNITY

You are empowered to volunteer at least four hours per year on company time, to give back to the communities where you work and live.

DEVELOPMENT
AND GROWTH

You will learn and grow through training and hands-on experience in an environment that values curiosity and developing talent for the future.

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