Product Systems Design - Co-Op Positions
Cummins Turbo Technologies
DESCRIPTION
This product focused position applies knowledge of engineering principles and design practices to create optimized design concepts and mechanical design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability. This role effectively communicates the capability of a design concept to meet cross-functional requirements including assessment of alternative and competitive design concepts and works effectively across cross-functional disciplines to develop corporate and customer requirements including those required to resolve product issues.
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.
May support more experienced team members to obtain input and negotiate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering functions and delivers testing/analysis results and consultancy to these functions to enable internal and external customer success.
May support more experienced team members that make 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.
May include activities in problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services.
Supervised execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes.
No direct management of people but could involve limited coordination of work amongst engineers and technicians.
Contributes effectively toward team goals and develops proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Cross-Functional Design Integration
Mechanical Design of Mechanical Systems
Mechanical Design Specifications
Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis
Product Problem Solving
System Requirements Engineering
Product Platform Planning and Architecting
Drives Results
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Self-Development
Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors
QUALIFICATIONS
2025 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:
Bachelor's - $3,900 - $4,800
Master's - $6,000
PhD - $7,300
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate of the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Co-op 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 4-months to 6-months or a maximum of a 12-months commitment - Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
Willingness to learn from others on the job
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