Product Engineer, Co-op

Cummins Inc.

full-time

Posted on: 9/6/2025

Location: Alabama • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $3,900 - $7,300 per month

Entry Level

About the role

Contribute to investigating Value Package Introduction (VPI) program team or field-based issues; understand causal mechanisms and recommend appropriate action
Apply and support execution of processes such as Critical Design Decisions, System Design and Validation Consideration Checklist, Design Review
Use tools such as iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, ANSYS Workbench to enable component and subsystem-level design decision making and refinement
Support obtaining input and negotiating with cross-functional and cross-discipline technical experts and senior-level designers to communicate design intent through thorough Design Review packages
Support design decision making in concept selection, concept optimization, and design specifications for PPT/VPI/VPCR initiatives
Support problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services; execute established work processes under supervision
Coordinate limited work amongst technicians and/or temporary student employees as needed
Contribute to team goals, exhibit influence within a work group, and develop proficiency in critical competency areas

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
Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.
Willingness to learn from others on the job
Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors
Familiarity or exposure to tools/processes such as iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, ANSYS Workbench (preferred/expected in role)
Competencies: 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
Right to work verification via E-Verify (Cummins will provide information from Form I-9 to SSA/DHS)