2026 Summer School to Work - Technical & Environmental Systems

Cummins Inc. • Columbus, IN • 2d ago

DESCRIPTION

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hiring

Current 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 year

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical & Environmental Systems (TES)

TES is part of the Chief Technical Officer's team at Cummins. We focus on how data, AI, and analytics can improve engineering decisions, support sustainability goals, and help the company plan for the future.

This role is not hands-on mechanical engineering . Instead, it focuses on how data and technology are used to understand systems, track environmental impact, and support better decisions .

What You'll Learn and Work On ?? AI & Data in Real-World Decisions (Primary Focus)

Learn how data and AI are used to guide engineering and business decisions

Help organize and analyze data related to products, systems, or sustainability

Explore how teams use dashboards, models, and tools to gain insights

?? Sustainability & Environmental Analytics

Support work connected to Cummins' sustainability goals (Destination Zero)

Help track and understand environmental data such as emissions, energy use, or product impact

Learn how data is used to measure progress and identify improvement opportunities

?? Systems Thinking (How Everything Connects)

Learn how different parts of a company connect through data

Support work that looks across products, technologies, and business areas

?? Collaboration & Communication

Work with team members across data, sustainability, and engineering groups

Help prepare simple summaries, visuals, or presentations to share insights

Key Responsibilities ?? Project Work (40-50%)

Support 1-2 projects focused on data analysis, AI insights, or sustainability tracking

Help gather, clean, and organize data

Create simple charts, dashboards, or summaries of findings

?? Team Support (20-30%)

Assist with data tracking, research, and documentation

Support ongoing team initiatives related to AI or environmental reporting

?? Learning & Development (20-30%)

Attend sessions on AI, data, sustainability, and how companies use analytics

Work with a mentor or buddy to build skills

Participate in intern and team activities

What We're Looking For

High school senior interested in AI, data, sustainability, or technology

Curious about how data is used to solve real-world problems

Comfortable working with numbers, patterns, or basic data tools

Strong communication and willingness to learn

Experience with tools like Excel, coding, or data visualization is helpful but not required

Program Highlights

Exposure to how AI and data are used in a global company

Experience working with real sustainability and environmental data

Opportunity to meet TES leaders and technical experts

Participation in intern events and team activities

End-of-program recognition

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - School To Work

ReqID 2427675

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At 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.

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