Mechanical Engineering Technician - Engineering - Student - School to Work - 1st Shift

DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Problem-Solving : Strong desire to learn and apply simulation-based product validation processes to validate and optimize automotive powertrain components and systems.
• Communication Skills : Written and verbal communication skills for creating reports, presenting findings, and working with teams.
• Teamwork : Ability to work well in collaborative environments with multidisciplinary teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Education

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current Enrollment : You must be a current student in high school or in a college/university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Coursework : Some basic courses in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials science, machine design and manufacturing processes preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is an hourly summer School to work for an MET (Mechanical Engineering Technology) student to work as a Test Cell Technician at Cummins Tech Center (CTC) in Columbus Indiana.

100% onsite at CTC.

Start Date May of 2026

This role will report to Garrett Mocas and he would like to interview all candidates.

Work Daily in test cell environment using hands on tools, skills and Techniques to perform test on engines.

Learn Basics of test cell operation and controls (Mechanical and software)

Participate in Team Meetings, events and other cross functional efforts

Follow HSE Processes and Procedures to ensure safety of themselves and others

Manage small portions of well defined projects

Identifies, tracks and works with others to resolve issues

Draws on other experiences to enhance the success of the project

May work on special improvement projects as needed

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - School To Work

ReqID 2425586

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Columbus, IN

Job ID: Cummins-R-E1E13E716C5D42E18DA4F101EAEFBC8F

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-11T19:55:44