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

Cummins • Troy, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking an Engineering School-to-Work student to join its Drivetrain & Braking Systems Advanced Engineering Team in Troy, Michigan. The role supports development and validation of electronic systems and prototypes through hands-on testing, test setup configuration, data analysis, and collaboration with validation engineers, controls engineers, and other cross-functional teams. The student will gain experience with validation tools, instrumentation, and automotive diagnostic platforms while contributing to testing processes and system reliability.

The assignment requires enrollment full-time in a degree program throughout the assignment, a commitment of at least 6 months and up to 12 months, and availability to work 40 hours per week. The position is onsite in Troy, Michigan, with flexibility as required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to commit to a minimum 6-month and up to a 12-month School-to-Work assignment.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week.
• Demonstrated coursework, academic projects, or laboratory experience related to electronics, controls, embedded systems, testing, or validation activities.
• Foundational understanding of electrical circuits, electronic components, sensors, actuators, and signal analysis principles.
• Ability to perform hands-on testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to interpret data, analyze system performance, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink to support 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred majors include Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 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 working with data acquisition systems and laboratory test equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership 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 in validating electronic systems and prototypes by executing test plans, collecting data, and documenting results.
• Create, 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 the quality and performance of electronic systems.
• Collaborate with validation engineers, controls engineers, and cross-functional teams to support project objectives and deliver 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed