Student - Engineering - School to work

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:

Education

• 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

The AMEL School‑to‑Work employee will support laboratory operations within the Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Tribology functions of the Advanced Materials Evaluation Lab. This role provides hands‑on exposure to engineering laboratory workflows, advanced inspection technologies, data handling, and safe laboratory practices. The position is designed for high school or college students (age 16+ per STW guidelines) who are exploring careers in engineering, materials science, or technical laboratory work.

Key Responsibilities Laboratory Support (Primary Responsibilities)

• Assist with sample preparation: labeling, staging, and logistics for X‑ray, ultrasonic, eddy current, Tribology, and other test methods.
• Support basic lab work activities , such as organizing fixtures, preparing parts, setting up workstations, and reviewing standard operating materials.
• Upload and organize work order data , images, and supporting documents into AMEL's work order systems (e.g., Tribology/NDE Lab – Work Orders).
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Assist engineers with routine equipment checks and lab standardization tasks (training material organization, documentation updates, label creation, equipment maintenance etc.).

Administrative Support

• Lead work order priority justification by communicating with customers, add justification into the work order and help manage the priority with responsible operators, engineers and lab leaders.
• Lead parts logistics, manage parts inventory and update parts receival in to work order database.
• Facilitate outsourcing work including parts shipment, send RFQ, manage POs etc.

Technical Learning & Exposure

Under supervision and within STW legal restrictions (no hazardous operations for 16–17‑year‑olds), STW employees may observe or assist with:

• X‑ray radiography workflows (2D, 3D, live X‑ray)
• Ultrasonic testing (A‑scan, C‑scan), eddy current testing
• Tribology testings and Surface quality inspections by Zygo
• Data post‑processing and basic interpretation steps led by engineers
• Training material creation and AMEL standardization efforts

Technical/Soft Skill Expectations:

• Interest in engineering (e.g. mechanical), materials science, or laboratory technology
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions
• Good communication habits and reliability
• Availability from 12 - 3 or 1 - 4 pm preferred

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - School To Work

ReqID 2425156

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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