Placement Materials Engineer (Metallurgist) - On-Site Lab

Cummins Inc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a motivated Materials Engineer (Metallurgist) for a 12-month placement in the Quality Department. You will work on metallurgical investigations, support engine component analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions.

The role requires pursuing a BSc/BEng or MEng in Metallurgy or Materials Science and offers on-site work with strong practical laboratory exposure in a global power systems setting.

Qualifications

• Working toward a BSc/BEng in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering, Materials Science or MEng in Materials Science.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Quality Department reporting to the Materials Laboratory Supervisor.
• Liaise with Quality, Engineering and Production teams on metallurgical issues affecting the Plant.
• Carry out metallurgical investigations and write reports on engine components for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist Quality Test and Quality Customer Teams with problem solving related to Engine Testing and Customer Quality Issues.
• Contribute to smooth laboratory operations by ordering consumables and subcontracted work; drive lab process improvements.
• Engage in Health and Safety initiatives related to the Laboratory, such as risk assessments.

Skills

Physical metallurgy

Ferrous metallurgy

Non-ferrous metallurgy

Steel making

Casting

Forging

Heat treatment

Welding

SEM

Education

BSc/BEng in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering or Materials Science or MEng in Materials Science

Tools

SEM

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a motivated Materials Engineer (Metallurgist) for a 12-month placement in the Quality Department. You will work on metallurgical investigations, support engine component analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions.

The role requires pursuing a BSc/BEng or MEng in Metallurgy or Materials Science and offers on-site work with strong practical laboratory exposure in a global power systems setting.