STW - Engineering Intern

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented School to Work - Engineering to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Troy, MI.

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

• Innovative thinking: Ability to support advanced engineering projects with creative solutions in mechatronics and mechanical systems.
• Practical testing skills: Hands-on experience in conducting vehicle and laboratory tests to validate and optimize designs.
• Data analysis proficiency: Expertise in analyzing sensor data from lab and vehicle tests to derive actionable insights.
• Attention to detail: Precision in performing clearance studies to ensure proper fit and function of components.
• Programming expertise: Strong skills in writing code in C/C++ and Python to develop and enhance software solutions.
• Technical knowledge: Understanding of mechanical components and systems used in Cummins-Meritor products, such as brakes, steer axles, drive axles, and suspensions.
• Problem-solving abilities: Capability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during design and testing phases.
• Collaboration skills: Ability to work effectively with project and product engineers, contributing to a cohesive and productive team environment.

• Academic knowledge application : Ability to apply theoretical knowledge from your studies to real-world engineering tasks.
• Interpersonal skills : Effective communication and collaboration with project engineers, test labs, production facilities, and internal engineering groups.
• Analytical skills : Proficiency in providing engineering analysis for new or existing components and writing detailed engineering reports.
• Technical drawing skills : Competence in creating 2-D CAD drawings and 3-D math models to support design change requests (DCRs) and product change control requests (PCCRs).
• Benchmarking abilities : Capability to assist in product benchmarking analysis to compare and improve product performance.
• Simulation expertise : Experience or willingness to learn simulation techniques, including finite element analysis (FEA) and dynamic modeling.
• Adaptability : Flexibility to take on various tasks as required by your manager, demonstrating a proactive and versatile approach.
• Learning mindset : Eagerness to learn and grow under close supervision, gaining valuable insights and skills that can be applied after graduation.

• Student pursuing a bachelor's degree of Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

• Goes beyond task completion, demonstrates a proactive and analytical mindset by actively engaging in understanding the underlying principles of assigned projects and proposing insightful improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of vehicular drivetrain components and their application is a plus
• Familiarity with design software such as Pro-E is a plus.
• Familiarity with data acquisition tools and activities is a plus.
• Experience with C/C++ and python programming is a plus