Student - Engineering - School to work

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Problem-Solving : Strong desire to learn transform and apply theoretical knowledge into practical, lab-ready skills in tribological testing and non-destructive inspections. (and this could be showing once in this section). Communication Skills : Written and verbal communication skills for creating reports, presenting findings, and working with teams. Teamwork : Ability to work well in collaborative environments with multidisciplinary teams.To be successful in this role you will need the following:EducationMust be at least 16 years of age at the time of hiringCurrent Enrollment: You must be a current student in high school or in a college/university interested in pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.Able to work up to 19 hours per week during the academic yearThe AMEL School‑to‑Work employee will support laboratory operations within the Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Tribology functions of the Advanced Materials Evaluation Lab. This role provides hands‑on exposure to engineering laboratory workflows, advanced inspection technologies, data handling, and safe laboratory practices. The position is designed for high school or college students (age 16+ per STW guidelines) who are exploring careers in engineering, materials science, or technical laboratory work.Key Responsibilities Laboratory Support (Primary Responsibilities)Assist with sample preparation: labeling, staging, and logistics for X‑ray, ultrasonic, eddy current, Tribology, and other test methods.Support basic lab work activities , such as organizing fixtures, preparing parts, setting up workstations, and reviewing standard operating materials.Upload and organize work order data , images, and supporting documents into AMEL's work order systems (e.g., Tribology/NDE Lab – Work Orders).Maintain clean and safe work areas.Assist engineers with routine equipment checks and lab standardization tasks (training material organization, documentation updates, label creation, equipment maintenance etc.).Administrative SupportLead work order priority justification by communicating with customers, add justification into the work order and help manage the priority with responsible operators, engineers and lab leaders.Lead parts logistics, manage parts inventory and update parts receival in to work order database.Facilitate outsourcing work including parts shipment, send RFQ, manage POs etc.Technical Learning & ExposureUnder Supervision And Within STW Legal Restrictions (no Hazardous Operations For 16–17‑year‑olds), STW Employees May Observe Or Assist WithX‑ray radiography workflows (2D, 3D, live X‑ray)Ultrasonic testing (A‑scan, C‑scan), eddy current testingTribology testings and Surface quality inspections by ZygoData post‑processing and basic interpretation steps led by engineersTraining material creation and AMEL standardization effortsTechnical/Soft Skill ExpectationsInterest in engineering (e.g. mechanical), materials science, or laboratory technologyStrong organization, attention to detail, and willingness to learnAbility to follow written procedures and verbal instructionsGood communication habits and reliabilityAvailability from 12 - 3 or 1 - 4 pm preferredJob EngineeringOrganization Cummins Inc.Role Category On-site with FlexibilityJob Type Student - School To WorkReqID 2425156Relocation Package No100% On-Site YesDue to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.Cummins and E-VerifyAt 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.