Materials Engineering Welding Specialist

Cummins; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Columbus, IN, is seeking a Materials Engineering Welding Specialist to drive impactful initiatives within the team. This role involves leading component failure analyses, optimizing materials and processes, and ensuring compliance through advanced material characterization.

The ideal candidate will produce clear technical documentation, facilitate knowledge sharing, and cultivate valuable internal and external relationships for effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials engineering with a focus on welding.
• Ability to analyze and resolve component failures.
• Strong skills in material selection and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead component failure analyses to identify root causes.
• Select and validate materials and manufacturing routes.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Component failure analysis

Materials selection and validation

Material characterization

Technical documentation production

Effective communication

Structured problem solving

Job description

We’reseeking a talentedMaterials Engineering Welding Specialistto join our team for our Columbus, IN location

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

• Resolve Failures with Precision: Lead component failure analyses to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and prevent recurrence to protect customers and product integrity.
• Optimize Materials & Processes: Select and validate materials and manufacturing routes that best meet form, function, and performance requirements, ensuring robust component capability.
• Advance Material Characterization: Interpret mechanical, chemical, and microstructural data to confirm compliance, correlate field results, and strengthen product robustness.
• Elevate Technical Knowledge Sharing: Produce clear, high‑quality technical documentation that accelerates learning, improves productivity, and enables effective knowledge transfer across teams.
• Build High – Value Networks: Develop strong internal and external relationships that enhance collaboration, accelerate problem‑solving, and expand access to expertise.
• Drive High – Quality Decisions: Communicate effectively, manage complexity, and make timely, informed decisions that keep programs moving forward under challenging conditions.
• Lead Systematic Problem Solving: Apply structured methodologies to trace issues, identify systemic root causes, implement durable solutions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.