Summer Internship Positions

Cummins Inc.

About the Role

This applied technology position involves creating and managing software that controls product operations, and identifying/understanding stakeholder requirements, specifications, and the design, implementation, testing, and/or release of software that interacts with products. It also involves creating and integrating electrical and electronic hardware, developing and validating electronic sensors, actuators, control units, harnesses, wiring practices, or control systems and associated analog and digital signals. Additionally, this role tailors electronic and electrical systems for products, translating product requirements into hardware and software technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Software: Creating and managing software for product operation.
• Software Tools:
• Identification and understanding of stakeholder requirements and specifications.
• Design, implementation, testing, and/or release of software interacting with products.
• Hardware:
• Creating and integrating electrical and electronic hardware.
• Developing and validating electronic sensors, actuators, control units, harnesses, wiring practices, or control systems.
• Ensuring consistent operation of products through associated analog and digital signals.
• Product Performance & Controls Integration:
• Tailoring electronic and electrical systems for products.
• Translating product requirements into hardware and software technical requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Mechatronics Systems: Design and Application
• Machine Integration and Optimization
• Product Failure Mode Avoidance
• Product Problem Solving
• Product Verification and Validation Management
• System Requirements Engineering
• Decision quality
• Drives results
• Communicates effectively

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/university.
• Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors.
• Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD.
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred.
• 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.
• Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.
• For International Students (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 begins. 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.

Internship 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 40 hours per week.
• Willingness to learn from others on the job.
• Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.
• Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.

Salary Information

• 2026 Monthly Salary Range By Degree Level:
• Bachelor's - $4,100 - $5,000
• Master's - $6,000
• PhD - $7,300
• The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.