Student - Engineering - School to work

Cummins•Columbus, OH

23h

About The Position

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Problem-Solving : Strong desire to learn transform and apply theoretical knowledge into practical, lab-ready skills in tribological testing and non-destructive inspections. (and this could be showing once in this section). Communication Skills : Written and verbal communication skills for creating reports, presenting findings, and working with teams. Teamwork : Ability to work well in collaborative environments with multidisciplinary teams. The AMEL School‑to‑Work employee will support laboratory operations within the Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Tribology functions of the Advanced Materials Evaluation Lab. This role provides hands‑on exposure to engineering laboratory workflows, advanced inspection technologies, data handling, and safe laboratory practices. The position is designed for high school or college students (age 16+ per STW guidelines) who are exploring careers in engineering, materials science, or technical laboratory work.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hiring
Current Enrollment: You must be a current student in high school or in a college/university interested in pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Able to work up to 19 hours per week during the academic year
Interest in engineering (e.g. mechanical), materials science, or laboratory technology
Strong organization, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions
Good communication habits and reliability

Nice To Haves

Availability from 12 - 3 or 1 - 4 pm preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with sample preparation: labeling, staging, and logistics for X‑ray, ultrasonic, eddy current, Tribology, and other test methods.
Support basic lab work activities , such as organizing fixtures, preparing parts, setting up workstations, and reviewing standard operating materials.
Upload and organize work order data , images, and supporting documents into AMEL's work order systems (e.g., Tribology/NDE Lab – Work Orders).
Maintain clean and safe work areas.
Assist engineers with routine equipment checks and lab standardization tasks (training material organization, documentation updates, label creation, equipment maintenance etc.).
Lead work order priority justification by communicating with customers, add justification into the work order and help manage the priority with responsible operators, engineers and lab leaders.
Lead parts logistics, manage parts inventory and update parts receival in to work order database.
Facilitate outsourcing work including parts shipment, send RFQ, manage POs etc.
X‑ray radiography workflows (2D, 3D, live X‑ray)
Ultrasonic testing (A‑scan, C‑scan), eddy current testing
Tribology testings and Surface quality inspections by Zygo
Data post‑processing and basic interpretation steps led by engineers
Training material creation and AMEL standardization efforts