Cummins Inc. ยท 2 weeks ago
Materials Science and Engineering - Co-Op Positions
Columbus, IN
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$3,900/mo - $5,000/mo
Start in 2026Cummins Inc. is a leading company in the engineering sector, seeking candidates for their Co-Op positions in Materials Science and Engineering. The role involves utilizing knowledge of materials science to contribute to design, manufacturing, and quality goals, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on various projects.
Automotive
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/University
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
Must be currently residing within the continental U.S
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
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
Preferred
Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred
Company
Cummins Inc.
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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