School to Work – Engineering (Student)

About the role

Join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure Reliable Data Acquisition: Maintain and troubleshoot systems like Cyflex, Calterm, and Indicom, to help guarantee accurate and uninterrupted data flow for testing and analysis.
• Maintain Sensor Accuracy: Calibrate and verify sensors and instruments to ensure that engineering teams receive trustworthy data for decision-making.
• Support Engine Testing Operations: Directly enable critical testing procedures in and around test cells through mechanical tasks such as engine installation and removal.
• Optimize Test Cell Equipment: Configure and maintain test cell setups ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime.
• Monitor Emissions and Performance Metrics: Track emissions and exhaust data essential for regulatory and performance evaluations using operating systems such as AVL, Horiba and FTIR.
• Track Particulate Matter and Efficiency: Use PM measurement tools and fluid flow meters, to assess engine efficiency and environmental impact.
• Deliver Actionable Data to Engineers: Support engineering teams in validating designs and improving product performance with accurate data collection and delivery.
• Collaborate to Meet Testing Goals: Work closely with engineers and help align testing activities with development timelines, contributing to successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age, in high school or post-secondary school.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cyber Security.
• This is a part-time position, limited to 19 hours per week, which is designed to support your school schedule.
• Areas of Study: Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Science.

Preferred qualifications

• Student currently enrolled in a cybersecurity program or pursuing a cybersecurity specialization preferred.

Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems (Cyflex, Calterm, Indicom) and emissions tools (AVL, Horiba, CAI, FTIR) to ensure accurate setup, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to perform engine installations, removals, and test cell configurations with precision and safety, supporting smooth test operations.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to monitor and collect data from various instruments (PM measurement tools, load cells, fluid flow meters) with accuracy, ensuring reliable inputs for engineering analysis.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with engineering teams to understand test objectives, share findings clearly, and contribute to timely project execution.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to use available tools and resources to resolve issues in instrumentation, mechanical setup, or data anomalies efficiently.