Materials Science and Engineering - Co-Op Positions

Cummins Talent Acquisition • Columbus, IN

109d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Analytical Chemistry principles and practices.
• Experience with spectroscopy methods, microstructural evaluation, and mechanical property measurements.
• Familiarity with non-destructive inspection methods and specialized tools regarding wear and corrosion.
• Understanding of fundamental Physics and Chemistry.
• Ability to communicate analysis results effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SEM, Optical Microscopy, Chemical Spectroscopy methods, X-ray diffraction and radiography techniques.
• Familiarity with Magma or other process simulation tools.
• Knowledge of Industry Standards.

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.
• Investigate product or manufacturing problems and recommend appropriate actions for problem resolution and/or optimization.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and colleagues, communicating analysis results to impact and support the successful advancement of projects.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees