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Product Engineering – Summer Internship Positions

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Columbus, +2

AI generated summary

  • You must be a full-time student with a 2.5+ GPA, available for 10-12 weeks at 40 hours/week, and eager to learn on the job.
  • You will assist in design investigations, support process execution, contribute to design reviews, help resolve technical issues, and collaborate with team members on component designs and specifications.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program requires a minimum commitment of 10 weeks and up to a maximum of 12 weeks.

What are the working hours expected for the summer internship?

Interns are expected to complete 40 hours per week during the internship.

Is there a GPA requirement for applicants?

Yes, a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above is preferred for applicants.

What degree programs are considered for this internship?

The internship is open to students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degrees in all Engineering majors.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include product failure mode avoidance, problem solving, verification and validation management, technical documentation, and effective communication.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

As an intern, you will contribute effectively towards team goals and collaborate with more experienced team members.

Is there an age requirement for applicants?

No specific age requirement is mentioned; however, applicants must be full-time enrolled students.

Are there opportunities for professional development during the internship?

Yes, the internship promotes self-development and learning from experienced team members on the job.

What is the salary range for the internship positions?

The salary range is as follows: Bachelor's - $3,900 - $4,800; Master's - $6,000; PhD - $7,300 per month.

Does Cummins offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Cummins is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace.

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At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced. From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives.