Material Science Summer Internship Positions

Material Science Summer 2024 Internship Positions

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

• Investigates material and material processing problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, actively contributes to problem resolution and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members.
• Applies and supports the improvement of processes such as material and material processing validation, quality auditing, design validation and 7-step problem solving and utilizes the tools and techniques for material characterization, material testing, non‑destructive testing, mechanical and physical properties measurement, simulation and statistical data analysis which are required to enable higher quality decision making.
• Obtains input and negotiates with Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering functions and delivers testing/analysis results and consultancy to these functions to enable internal and external customer success.
• Makes decisions in the areas of material and material processing selection and optimization, qualification and inspection that impact product quality, reliability, durability and capability.
• Applies and improves material specifications/standards in alignment with requirements, capability and quality needs.
• 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.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• 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
• Communicates Effectively
• Self-Development

• Degree Programs Considered:
  Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
• Major Programs Typically Considered:
  All Engineering Majors
• Internship Program Criteria:
  • 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

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.

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.