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Systems Engineering Fall Co-Op Positions

Columbus, IN

Systems Engineering Fall Co-op Positions

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Cummins is a place big enough to coach and develop a global workforce and create the world's leading clean, engine technology. We're also small enough for you to find your fit and personal passion with a team of dependable, innovative thinkers who are developing their careers within a diverse, inclusive, empowering environment.

Systems Engineer

This product focused position performs established technical tasks at the product and cross-business integration level for current and future products within a given business unit or corporate area. This involves work across many steps in the product life cycle. Because of the product centered nature of this position, they are very often a central point of coordination and decision making between product engineers, product line engineers, customer teams, purchasing, suppliers and manufacturing.

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  • Investigates product problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members.
  • Main focus will include working in business processes of PPT, VPI or CPS and executing technical processes such as ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG while using tools such as 7-step problem solving, design review checklist and other specialized tools required to support the processes and enable high quality decision making.
  • Obtains input from stakeholders such as technical managers, project leaders, other product and manufacturing engineers and supplier partners to deliver information and recommendations that lead to quality product decisions.
  • Applies academic knowledge and existing experience to take action and make decisions that progress projects forward without sacrificing project quality expectations. Examples of these decisions include day to day project details, analysis or test work instruction details, coordination across discipline areas, etc. that are necessary to make quality progress.
  • Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems or services with a greater degree of technical complexity and ambiguity over the entry level engineer level and with greater accountability to the project team.
  • Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes.
  • Involves minimal direct management of people, but could involve the coordination and direction 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.




Qualifications
Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor's, Master's

Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors

    Co-op program criteria:
    • Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
    • Must be able to complete a minimum of 12 weeks and up to a maximum of 52 week commitment
    • Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
    • Willingness to learn from others on the job

      Compensation and Benefits

      Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

      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 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.

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      Job ID: Cummins-2000017G
      Employment Type: Other

      Perks and Benefits

      • Health and Wellness

        • FSA With Employer Contribution
        • Health Reimbursement Account
        • On-Site Gym
        • HSA With Employer Contribution
        • Health Insurance
        • Dental Insurance
        • Vision Insurance
        • Life Insurance
        • Short-Term Disability
        • Long-Term Disability
      • Parental Benefits

        • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
        • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Work Flexibility

        • Flexible Work Hours
        • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Office Life and Perks

        • Company Outings
        • Casual Dress
      • Vacation and Time Off

        • Leave of Absence
        • Personal/Sick Days
        • Paid Holidays
      • Financial and Retirement

        • Relocation Assistance
        • Performance Bonus
        • Stock Purchase Program
        • Pension
        • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Professional Development

        • Mentor Program
        • Shadowing Opportunities
        • Access to Online Courses
        • Lunch and Learns
        • Tuition Reimbursement

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