2026 Summer School to Work - Technical & Environmental Systems

Cummins • Columbus, OH

2d

About The Position

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Problem-Solving : Strong desire to learn transform and apply theoretical knowledge into practical, lab-ready skills in tribological testing and non-destructive inspections. (and this could be showing once in this section). Communication Skills : Written and verbal communication skills for creating reports, presenting findings, and working with teams. Teamwork : Ability to work well in collaborative environments with multidisciplinary teams. Technical & Environmental Systems (TES) TES is part of the Chief Technical Officer’s team at Cummins. We focus on how data, AI, and analytics can improve engineering decisions, support sustainability goals, and help the company plan for the future. This role is not hands-on mechanical engineering . Instead, it focuses on how data and technology are used to understand systems, track environmental impact, and support better decisions . What You’ll Learn and Work On 🔹 AI & Data in Real-World Decisions (Primary Focus) Learn how data and AI are used to guide engineering and business decisions Help organize and analyze data related to products, systems, or sustainability Explore how teams use dashboards, models, and tools to gain insights 🔹 Sustainability & Environmental Analytics Support work connected to Cummins’ sustainability goals (Destination Zero) Help track and understand environmental data such as emissions, energy use, or product impact Learn how data is used to measure progress and identify improvement opportunities 🔹 Systems Thinking (How Everything Connects) Learn how different parts of a company connect through data Support work that looks across products, technologies, and business areas 🔹 Collaboration & Communication Work with team members across data, sustainability, and engineering groups Help prepare simple summaries, visuals, or presentations to share insights

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hiring
• Current Enrollment: You must be a current student in high school or in a college/university interested in pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Able to work up to 19 hours per week during the academic year
• High school senior interested in AI, data, sustainability, or technology
• Curious about how data is used to solve real-world problems
• Comfortable working with numbers, patterns, or basic data tools
• Strong communication and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tools like Excel, coding, or data visualization is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Project Work (40–50%): Support 1–2 projects focused on data analysis, AI insights, or sustainability tracking Help gather, clean, and organize data Create simple charts, dashboards, or summaries of findings
• Team Support (20–30%): Assist with data tracking, research, and documentation Support ongoing team initiatives related to AI or environmental reporting
• Learning & Development (20–30%): Attend sessions on AI, data, sustainability, and how companies use analytics Work with a mentor or buddy to build skills Participate in intern and team activities

Benefits

• Exposure to how AI and data are used in a global company
• Experience working with real sustainability and environmental data
• Opportunity to meet TES leaders and technical experts
• Participation in intern events and team activities
• End-of-program recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees