Cummins Inc.

Materials Science and Engineering Co-op

Cummins Inc.

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $3,900 - $7,300 per month

Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

Ray

About the role

  • Utilize knowledge of Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Analytical Chemistry principles and practices to identify and advance solutions to achieve design, manufacturing, and quality goals
  • Work cross-functionally on projects requiring materials and fluids guidance on material/process selection, failure analysis, chemical and microstructural characterization, chemical metrology, and process related to manufacturing and quality issues
  • Utilize relationships between structure, composition, and processing to optimize component or fluid performance within system
  • Apply principles of surface engineering to manipulate wear, strength, and corrosion resistance of components
  • Evaluate component requirements regarding form and function to identify base material and processing options
  • Select manufacturing route, material and process based on best-fit options aligned to requirements
  • Use spectroscopy methods, microstructural evaluation, mechanical property measurements, non-destructive inspection methods, and specialized tools on in-process, tested, or field-returned parts or fluids
  • Analytically investigate product or manufacturing problems and recommend appropriate actions for problem resolution and/or optimization
  • Execute supervised work using understanding of fundamental Physics and Chemistry to understand causal mechanisms, recommend action and document problem resolutions
  • Actively collaborate with stakeholders and communicate analysis results to support project advancement

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Right to work validated via E-Verify (work authorization required)
  • Willingness to learn from others on the job
  • Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
  • Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors
  • Component Failure Analysis; Component Material and Process Selection
  • Applies Principles of Tribology; Non-Destructive Evaluation; Material Characterization
  • Joining and Bonding Science; Applies Principles of Surface Engineering
  • Decision Quality; Drives Results; Collaborates; Communicates Effectively; Self-Development
  • Familiarity with tools: SEM, Optical Microscopy, Chemical Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and radiography, Magma or other process simulation tools, Wear testing, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current and other NDE methods
  • Knowledge of Industry Standards