Technical Information Systems - Co-Op Positions

Cummins; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in the United States offers a 12-month cooperative placement for engineering students. You will engage in information technologies, process improvements, and product change management to enable engineers to work more efficiently.

The role focuses on applying knowledge to progress projects, supporting ESW and data repositories, and collaborating with practitioners to deliver high-quality outcomes while developing technical competencies on site.

Qualifications

• 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 4–6 months or up to 12 months
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical information and fulfills work requests to standardized policies and documents results
• Supports information processes such as ESW, VPI, product change management and data repositories
• Obtains input and negotiates with technical practitioners to deliver results
• Applies academic knowledge to progress projects without compromising quality
• Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components with low ambiguity
• Executes established work processes and develops tech knowledge
• May coordinate work amongst technicians or student employees
• Contributes to team goals and develops competency in critical areas

Skills

Request Fulfillment

Service Level Management

Solution Assessment

Requirements Elicitation

Knowledge Management

Troubleshooting

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Self-Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

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

This engineering service focused position includes those who develop and maintain the information technologies, functional excellence and product change management that enables the engineering practitioners to work more efficiently and effectively.

• Applies technical information and knowledge-based activities, fulfills work requests to standardized policies and procedures and documents results.

• Applies and supports information processes such as Engineering Standard Work (ESW), Value Package Introduction (VPI), product change management and data repositories such as technical information libraries, all required to meet the needs of practitioners within the technical function.

• Obtains input and negotiates with a broad variety of technical practitioners to deliver results that directly or indirectly enable high quality processes, tools, drawings, or specifications.

• Applies academic knowledge and existing experience to act and make decisions that progress projects forward without sacrificing project quality expectations.

• Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services with a low degree of technical complexity and ambiguity.

• Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes.

• Involves minimal direct management of people but could involve the coordination and direction of work amongst technicians and/or temporary student employees.

• Contributes effectively toward team goals, exhibits influence within a work group and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.

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

• Request Fulfillment

• Service Level Management

• Solution Assessment and Validation

• Requirements Elicitation

• Knowledge Management

• Troubleshooting

• 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 - $4,000 - $4,900

• Master's - $6,000

• PhD - $7,000

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.

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 the 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

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No