Job Description
Description In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- 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 that require materials and fluids guidance on topics such as material and process selection, failure analysis, chemical and microstructural characterization, chemical metrology, and process pertaining to manufacturing and quality issues.
- Utilize the core relationships between structure, composition, and processing to optimize performance of the component or fluid within its system.
- Apply the 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 option(s) aligned to requirements.
- Use spectroscopy methods, microstructural evaluation, mechanical property measurements, non-destructive inspection methods, and specialized tools regarding wear and corrosion on in-process, tested, or field-returned parts or fluids.
- May include activities in analytically investigating product or manufacturing problems and recommending appropriate actions for problem resolution and/or optimization
- Supervised execution using your understanding of fundamental Physics and Chemistry to understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate action and documenting problem resolutions.
- Actively collaborating with key stakeholders and colleagues, communicating analysis results to impact and support the successful advancement of projects.
Using Tools Related Materials Science And Chemistry Such As - SEM
- Optical Microscopy
- Chemical Spectroscopy methods
- X-ray diffraction and radiography techniques
- Magma or other process simulation tools
- Wear testing
- Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current and other NDE methods
- Knowledge of Industry Standards
Responsibilities To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- 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
Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors
Qualifications - 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 on 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
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 Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
Min Salary $
Max Salary $
ReqID 2409114
Relocation Package No
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation package,