Co-Op Student

Cummins • Stoughton, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the development, validation, and optimization of emissions control systems and associated components through rigorous test planning, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will apply engineering, programming, and data processing skills to enable robust product development and support continuous improvement within the Decomp Reactor Development (DRD) organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Eng. preferred; open to Electrical or Chemical Eng.
• Experience in validation, test development, or data analysis engineering roles.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• MATLAB Used for emissions data analysis, algorithm development, and test tool coding.
• LabView Interface development for data acquisition and control.
• Coding (e.g., Python, VBA) Supports automation, data processing, and integration of tools.
• RACI Clear understanding of cross-functional responsibilities and stakeholder roles.
• Minitab Statistical analysis for design of experiments and 6 Sigma support.
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Complex data manipulation, dashboard creation, and test result processing.
• Microsoft Outlook Professional communication, scheduling, and tracking.
• Microsoft PowerPoint Reporting and technical storytelling to cross-functional and leadership teams.
• PTC Creo Ability to interpret 3D models and drawings for test planning and analysis.
• Microsoft Project Used for timeline and resource management in validation projects.
• Flow Dynamics Strong understanding of physical flow behavior critical to emissions systems.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma skills or equivalent experience in process improvement projects.
• Hands-on experience with emissions or fluid systems (e.g., SCR, mixers, sensors).
• Experience working within Cummins engineering tools, processes, or organizational structures (e.g., VPC, VPI, PPS, PPT, etc).

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning and execution for emissions and performance validation campaigns, including NH₃ UI, mixer, and aftertreatment subsystems.
• Develop, automate, and maintain data analysis tools using MATLAB, LabView, and Excel to support test repeatability and reporting.
• Coordinate with Lab Operations, Product Engineers, and Functional Teams to ensure high-quality test execution aligned with Cummins processes (e.g., VPC support, 6 Sigma, EPA compliance).
• Utilize flow dynamics expertise to support analysis of urea injection systems, mixers, and sensor data interpretation.
• Create and maintain process documentation including RACI charts, test procedures, tuning documentation, and validation plans.
• Provide timely and detailed technical presentations and documentation using PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
• Collaborate on process and tool improvement initiatives, contributing to TDAT, CROSS Tool, and emissions modeling strategies.
• Support Six Sigma, performance management, and community engagement initiatives as aligned with team and corporate values.
• Act as a bridge between test engineering and data analytics to ensure traceability and repeatability of validation results.
• Drive continuous improvement in emissions validation processes using digital tools and cross-functional insights.
• Lead or support technical analysis using tools such as TDAT, CROSS Tool, and MATLAB scripts to enable team growth and standardization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern