School to Work - Engineer

Cummins • Troy, MI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented School to Work - Engineer to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Troy, MI. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Contribute to the design and development of advanced brake systems by supporting engineering projects across air, hydraulic, disc, wedge, S‑Cam, and SAHR brake platforms for specialty and off‑highway applications. Apply engineering fundamentals to create 3D models and 2D drawings, supporting new product releases and sustaining activities throughout the full product lifecycle. Strengthen product quality and reliability by assisting with DFMEA, DFM/DFA, statistical analysis, DVP&R, and design and technical reviews. Support brake lab and testing activities by coordinating test development, tracking parts, managing priorities, and creating clear technical test reports. Investigate service parts and field returns to identify root causes and contribute to data‑driven design improvements. Enable project execution by managing purchase orders, meeting timelines, and ensuring engineering tasks are completed accurately and on schedule. Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams by communicating proactively, contributing diverse ideas, and supporting shared engineering objectives. Promote a safe and compliant work environment by following safety procedures, applying best practices, and continuously improving engineering processes.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical engineering foundations and curiosity to learn brake system design across multiple product platforms and apply concepts throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Technical proficiency and modeling skills including 3D/2D CAD (Creo preferred), interpreting drawings, tolerances, and material specifications, and using core engineering tools (DFMEA, DFM/DFA, DVP&R).
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to analyze data, support testing and field investigations, and contribute to practical, data‑driven design improvements.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross‑functional groups, support engineers, present findings, and contribute diverse ideas.
• Strong organization and execution skills to manage test parts, documentation, purchase orders, and priorities while meeting project timelines.
• Commitment to safety, learning, and continuous improvement by following safety procedures, applying best practices, and maintaining a positive, proactive approach to challenges.
• Able to work as team player supporting cross-functional groups.
• Excellent presentation skills, communication and proactive.
• Committed to learning and focused on project tasks and challenges acceptance.
• Problem solving mindset.
• Knowledge of MS Office and statistical tools.
• Min. of 2 semester’s completion. (4 semesters completed is a plus) in College or University pursuing bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Creo desired.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of advanced brake systems by supporting engineering projects across air, hydraulic, disc, wedge, S‑Cam, and SAHR brake platforms for specialty and off‑highway applications.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to create 3D models and 2D drawings, supporting new product releases and sustaining activities throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Strengthen product quality and reliability by assisting with DFMEA, DFM/DFA, statistical analysis, DVP&R, and design and technical reviews.
• Support brake lab and testing activities by coordinating test development, tracking parts, managing priorities, and creating clear technical test reports.
• Investigate service parts and field returns to identify root causes and contribute to data‑driven design improvements.
• Enable project execution by managing purchase orders, meeting timelines, and ensuring engineering tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams by communicating proactively, contributing diverse ideas, and supporting shared engineering objectives.
• Promote a safe and compliant work environment by following safety procedures, applying best practices, and continuously improving engineering processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees