Product Systems Validation - Co-Op Positions

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. offers a student cooperative placement focused on product validation and testing. You will verify functionality across a range of requirements and drive quality decisions before products reach customers.

You will learn through hands-on work with engineers and technicians, applying problem solving and analytical methods to improve test systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in an engineering field.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with test systems and product validation is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with lab customers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Investigates test system problems and documents results.
• Supports test system specification, design and validation.
• Coordinates with lab customers and suppliers on requirements.
• Assists in selection and calibration processes affecting cost and reliability.
• Contributes to problem resolution for moderately complex components.
• Supports development of processes and standards.
• May coordinate work among engineers and technicians.
• Contributes to team goals and develops competencies.

Skills

Product Verification & Validation

Problem Solving

Analytical Modeling

System Requirements Eng.

Decision Quality

Collaboration

Communication

Self-Development

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

Tools

FMEA

7-Step Problem Solving

Process Hazard Analysis

Job description

This product focused position verifies and validates the functionality of Cummins’ products across a wide range of customer requirements, across a variety of applications, in various environments. This work plans, tracks, and evaluates results from a wide range of analyses and functional tests to assess product risk and performance. These results are expected to drive quality decisions and proactively resolve product issues before the product reaches the customer.

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

• Investigates product test system and process problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, may include activities in problem resolution and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members.
• Applies and supports the improvement of processes such as test system specification, design and validation and tools such as FMEA, 7-step problem solving, and process hazard analysis, required to support the processes and enable high quality decision making.
• Supports more experienced team members to obtain input and negotiate with lab customers, lab technicians, and component suppliers and delivers test system requirements, processes, and instructions to lab technicians, product functional test engineers and equipment suppliers.
• Supports more experienced team members to make decisions in the areas of component selection, calibration processes, and operating processes that impact test equipment accuracy, reliability, and operating cost.
• May involve activities in problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services.
• Supervised execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes.
• No direct management of people but could involve limited coordination of work amongst engineers and technicians.
• Contributes effectively toward team goals and develops proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Product Verification and Validation
• Product Problem Solving
• Analytical Modeling and Test Integration/Optimization
• Product Failure Mode Avoidance
• System Requirements Engineering
• Product Interface Management and Integration
• Development and Management of Technical Function Standards and Practices
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Self-Development

Degree Programs Considered:

Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

Major Programs Typically Considered:

All Engineering Majors

2026 Monthly Salary Range By Degree Level

• Bachelor's - $3,900 - $5,000
• Master's - $6,000
• PhD - $7,300

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

Engineering Majors Co-Op 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 a minimum of 4-months to 6-months or a maximum of a 12-months commitment
• 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

Co-op (Co-operative):

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 also currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for assignments 4, 6, or up to 12 months, often aligning with school semesters. Some schools may require students to be officially enrolled in a co‑op program—check with your career services or co‑op office.

Academic Enrollment:

If your co‑op assignment is approved by your academic institution as part of a formal co‑op program, the school acknowledges your participation and grants permission for you to take time off from classes while remaining in good academic standing. Cummins does not require you to be enrolled in a minimum number of credit hours during your co‑op. Whether you take a semester off from classes, enroll part-time, or take evening courses is up to you and your school. You are responsible for meeting your university’s academic policies and/or co‑op program requirements. Please consult your academic advisor or co‑op office to ensure you remain in compliance.

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 - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID

2437602

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.