Electronic Systems - Summer Internship Positions

Cummins Europe; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. invites students to join our engineering internship program, focused on product software and hardware development for Cummins products. The role emphasizes mechatronics, hardware integration, and cross-functional collaboration within on-site facilities.

Interns are expected to work full-time, reside in the continental U.S., and complete a 10–12 week summer program or longer term. Degrees in engineering are welcomed across bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels.

Qualifications

• Full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a U.S. college/university.
• Minimum GPA 2.5 preferred.
• Must work 40 hours per week.
• Willingness to learn from others on the job.
• Must reside within the continental U.S.

Skills

Mechatronics design

System integration

Failure mode avoidance

Problem solving

Verification & validation

Requirements engineering

Decision quality

Results orientation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

Product Software

This applied technology position will be involved in creating and managing the software that controls the operation of many Cummins’ products in a variety of end use applications.

Software Tools

This applied technology position will be involved in the identification and understanding of stakeholder requirements, specifications and the design, implementation, testing and/or release of software that interact with Cummins’ products in a variety of customer applications.

Hardware

This applied technology position creates and integrates electrical and electronic hardware that is essential to Cummins products. People in these positions will typically develop and validate electronic sensors, actuators, control units, harnesses, wiring practices, or control systems and associated analog and digital signals to ensure the consistent operation of Cummins’ products in a variety of customer applications.

Product Performance & Controls Integration

This product focused position tailors’ electronic and electrical systems for Cummins products. People in these positions will translate product requirements into hardware and software technical requirements that control the operation of Cummins’ products in a variety of customer applications.

To be successful in this role you will need the following

• Design and Application of Mechatronics Systems

• Machine Integration and Optimization

• Product Failure Mode Avoidance

• Product Problem Solving

• Product Verification and Validation Management

• System Requirements Engineering

• Decision quality

• Drives results

• Communicates effectively

Deg r ee Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level

• Bachelor's- $4,100 - $5,000

• Master's - $6,000

• PhD - $7,300

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Internship program criteria

• Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/university

• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred

• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week

• Willingness to learn from others on the job

• Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements

Summer Intern: Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles)

F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Commitment

Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Internship

ReqID 2437302

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.