School-to-Work (STW) – Electronics Systems Validation Engineering

Cummins • Troy, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking an Engineering School-to-Work student to join its Drivetrain & Braking Systems Advanced Engineering Team in Troy. The role supports validation of electronic systems and prototypes through test execution, data collection, and documentation. The student will build and maintain hardware test environments, analyze performance data, contribute to test cases and validation procedures, and collaborate with validation, controls, and cross-functional engineering teams. The assignment provides hands-on experience with validation tools, instrumentation, and automotive diagnostic platforms while supporting improvements to testing processes and efficiency.

The student must remain enrolled full-time in a degree program throughout the assignment and be able to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of six months and up to 12 months. The position is onsite in Troy, Michigan, with flexibility as required.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of electrical circuits, electronic components, sensors, actuators, and signal analysis principles.
• Ability to conduct hands-on testing with oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong ability to interpret data, analyze system performance, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink for analysis, validation, and system development activities.
• Willingness and ability to learn new engineering tools, validation methods, and automotive technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering teams and present technical findings clearly.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Must remain enrolled full-time in a degree program throughout the assignment.
• Able to commit to a minimum six-month and up to 12-month School-to-Work assignment.
• Available to work 40 hours per week.
• Coursework, academic projects, or laboratory experience related to electronics, controls, embedded systems, testing, or validation activities.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills through hands-on engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred majors include Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 is preferred.
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and electronics systems.
• Exposure to automotive diagnostic and validation tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, and dSPACE ControlDesk.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and laboratory test equipment.
• Leadership demonstrated through academic projects, student organizations, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Currently residing within the continental United States.
• Ability to work onsite in Troy, Michigan, with flexibility as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with validation of electronic systems and prototypes by executing test plans, collecting data, and documenting results.
• Build, configure, and maintain electrical and electronic hardware test environments for validation and benchmarking.
• Analyze test results and system performance data to identify trends, support issue resolution, and contribute to engineering recommendations.
• Support development of test cases and validation procedures to help ensure electronic system quality and performance.
• Collaborate with validation engineers, controls engineers, and cross-functional teams on project objectives and technical solutions.
• Use industry-standard validation tools, instrumentation, and automotive diagnostic platforms, and help improve testing processes and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

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