Co‑op: Product Systems Design Engineer

Cummins Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a student, cooperative/12‑month placement in engineering with a focus on mechanical design and cross‑functional integration.

You will work on optimized design concepts, material processing, validation, and problem solving across engineering disciplines. The role emphasizes collaboration with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve product issues, develop requirements, and deliver reliable, manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• Cross‑functional design integration is expected.
• Mechanical design of mechanical systems and specifications are central to the role.
• System requirements engineering and platform planning are key activities.

Responsibilities

• Investigates material and processing problems and documents results.
• Supports process improvements and problem solving using 7‑step methods.
• Communicates results and collaborates with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering functions.
• Applies material specifications/standards and contributes to design validation.

Skills

Cross‑functional design

Mechanical design

Requirements engineering

Product problem solving

Platform planning

Drives results

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Self development

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a student, cooperative/12‑month placement in engineering with a focus on mechanical design and cross‑functional integration.

You will work on optimized design concepts, material processing, validation, and problem solving across engineering disciplines. The role emphasizes collaboration with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve product issues, develop requirements, and deliver reliable, manufacturable designs.