Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Product Systems Validation Intern

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Internship · Summer 2026Columbus, IN, USA$23.65 - $28.85 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is preferred.
Must be able to complete a commitment of at least 4 to 6 months or up to 12 months.
Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
Must currently reside within the continental United States.
Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university and actively pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, MBA, or JD degree.
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
F-1 visa students in U.S.-based roles must have approved Curricular Practical Training or Optional Practical Training before the assignment begins. The training must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university, and students are responsible for securing approval through their school's international office.
Must be able to manage academic responsibilities without compromising job performance.
Product verification and validation, product problem solving, analytical modeling and test integration/optimization, product failure mode avoidance, system requirements engineering, product interface management and integration, and development and management of technical function standards and practices are competency areas for success in the role.

Responsibilities

Investigate product test system and process problems, understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate action, participate in problem resolution as appropriate, and document results with guidance from more experienced team members.
Apply and support the improvement of processes such as test system specification, design and validation, and tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, seven-step problem solving, and process hazard analysis to support processes and enable high-quality decision-making.
Support more experienced team members in obtaining input and negotiating with lab customers, lab technicians, and component suppliers, and deliver test system requirements, processes, and instructions to lab technicians, product functional test engineers, and equipment suppliers.
Support more experienced team members in making decisions about component selection, calibration processes, and operating processes that affect test equipment accuracy, reliability, and operating cost.
Participate in problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services.
Execute established work processes and systems under supervision while developing technology or product knowledge, and engage in improving systems and processes.
Coordinate limited work among engineers and technicians as needed.
Contribute toward team goals and develop proficiency in competency areas critical to success in the role.

Desired Qualifications

A minimum GPA of 2.5 or above is preferred.

This product focused position verifies and validates the functionality of Cummins’ products across a wide range of customer requirements, across a variety of applications, in various environments. This work plans, tracks, and evaluates results from a wide range of analyses and functional tests to assess product risk and performance. These results are expected to drive quality decisions and proactively resolve product issues before the product reaches the customer.

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

Investigates product test system and process problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, may include activities in problem resolution and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members.

Applies and supports the improvement of processes such as test system specification, design and validation and tools such as FMEA, 7-step problem solving, and process hazard analysis, required to support the processes and enable high quality decision making.

Supports more experienced team members to obtain input and negotiate with lab customers, lab technicians, and component suppliers and delivers test system requirements, processes, and instructions to lab technicians, product functional test engineers and equipment suppliers.

Supports more experienced team members to make decisions in the areas of component selection, calibration processes, and operating processes that impact test equipment accuracy, reliability, and operating cost.

May involve activities in problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services.

Supervised execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes.

No direct management of people but could involve limited coordination of work amongst engineers and technicians.

Contributes effectively toward team goals and develops proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.

Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:

Bachelor's - $4,100 - $5,000

Master's - $6,000

PhD - $7,300

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

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 a minimum of 4-months to 6-months or a maximum of a 12-months commitment
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.

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 right to work using E-Verify. Cummins 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.

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U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Summer Intern: Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.

International Student Eligibility (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 begin. 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.

Commitment: Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.

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

Product Verification and Validation

Product Problem Solving

Analytical Modeling and Test Integration/Optimization

Product Failure Mode Avoidance

System Requirements Engineering

Product Interface Management and Integration

Development and Management of Technical Function Standards and Practices

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Self-Development

About the Company

Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Cummins designs and manufactures engines, power generation systems, and related components for commercial vehicles, industrial machinery, and stationary power. Vehicle and equipment makers install its diesel and natural gas engines, while businesses use its generator sets for backup and continuous electricity. Its components include turbochargers, emissions controls, transmissions, axles, and brakes, and its Accelera business builds batteries and electric powertrain systems. Cummins earns revenue from equipment and component sales, replacement parts, and maintenance through company-owned and independent distributors and dealers. Cummins was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Columbus, IN
Founded: 1919

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