Materials Science Co-op: Surfaces, Failure Analysis & NDE

Cummins Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. invites students to join a 12-month cooperative placement in materials science and engineering. You will apply materials principles to guide design, manufacturing, and quality improvements, and collaborate across teams on failures and process optimization.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time in a U.S. college/university with a 2.5+ GPA, available for 4–12 months, and willing to work 40 hours per week on-site in the continental U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a U.S. college/university
• GPA 2.5 or higher preferred
• Commitment of 4–12 months, 40 hours/week
• Must reside within the continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Apply materials science/chemistry principles to drive design, manufacturing and quality goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally on materials, processes and failure analysis
• Select materials and processes to meet requirements
• Evaluate surface engineering to improve wear, strength and corrosion resistance
• Communicate analysis results to stakeholders for project advancement

Skills

Component Failure Analysis

Material Characterization

Tribology

Non-Destructive Evaluation

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Self-Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

SEM

Optical Microscopy

Spectroscopy

X-ray Diffraction

Radiography

Wear Testing

NDE Methods

Job description

Cummins Inc. invites students to join a 12-month cooperative placement in materials science and engineering. You will apply materials principles to guide design, manufacturing, and quality improvements, and collaborate across teams on failures and process optimization.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time in a U.S. college/university with a 2.5+ GPA, available for 4–12 months, and willing to work 40 hours per week on-site in the continental U.S.