From Cummins’s careers page.
We are looking for a talented Engineering School-to-Work (STW) – Electronics Systems Validation Engineering student to join our Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems Advanced Engineering Team in Troy.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Support Product Validation: Assist in validating electronic systems and prototypes by executing test plans, collecting data, and documenting results to support product development activities.
- Build and Configure Test Setups: Create, configure, and maintain electrical and electronic hardware test environments used for validation and benchmarking activities.
- Drive Data-Based Decisions: Analyze test results and system performance data to identify trends, support issue resolution, and contribute to engineering recommendations.
- Improve System Reliability: Support the development of comprehensive test cases and validation procedures that help ensure the quality and performance of electronic systems.
- Collaborate Across Engineering Teams: Work closely with validation engineers, controls engineers, and cross-functional teams to support project objectives and deliver technical solutions.
- Advance Testing Capabilities: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard validation tools, instrumentation, and automotive diagnostic platforms while helping improve testing processes and efficiency.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
- Electrical Systems Knowledge: Foundational understanding of electrical circuits, electronic components, sensors, actuators, and signal analysis principles.
- Testing & Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to perform hands-on testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve issues.
- Analytical Problem Solving: Strong ability to interpret data, analyze system performance, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
- Modeling & Simulation Knowledge: Working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink to support analysis, validation, and system development activities.
- Technical Learning Agility: Willingness and ability to quickly learn new engineering tools, validation methods, and automotive technologies.
- Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams and present technical findings clearly.
Education Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Preferred majors include:
- Electrical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Must be enrolled full-time in a degree program throughout the assignment.
- Ability to commit to a minimum 6-month and up to a 12-month School-to-Work assignment.
- Available to work 40 hours per week.
- Demonstrated coursework, academic projects, or laboratory experience related to electronics, controls, embedded systems, testing, or validation activities.
- Willingness to learn and develop technical skills through hands-on engineering experience.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and electronics systems.
- Exposure to automotive diagnostic and validation tools such as:
- Vector CANalyzer
- CANape
- CANoe
- dSPACE ControlDesk
- Experience working with data acquisition systems and laboratory test equipment.
- Demonstrated leadership through academic projects, student organizations, internships, or extracurricular activities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Currently residing within the continental United States.
- Ability to work onsite in Troy, Michigan, with flexibility as required.
