School to Work - Engineering

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

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and awareness in all work areas.
• Assist with engine teardown, assembly, and component installation.
• Clean, label, and organize engine parts and work areas.
• Learn proper use of hand tools and torque procedures.
• Utilize QuickServe Online and STC resources for work instructions and documentation.
• Support engine test preparation activities and service checks.
• Observe and assist with troubleshooting during engine testing.
• Learn basic engine systems, testing processes, and facility operations.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and facility-related tasks.
• Communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, and team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation.
• Build technical, problem-solving, and workplace readiness skills.

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

Education:

Must be a high school junior or senior student, and or college or university student.

Classes must align with job description

Experience:

Must be at least 16 years of age

Classes must align with job description

*If you are a current School to Work employee, please apply through the Internal Job Page to ensure your application is processed as internal.

*This is a part-time position, limited to 19 hours per week which is designed to support your school schedule

Cummins High School Work-Based Learning Plan – Seymour Technical Center

Overall Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate safe work habits at all times by following procedures, using PPE correctly, and maintaining awareness to prevent injury to yourself or others.
• Develop a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and facility‑related technical skills through hands‑on experience across multiple STC departments.
• Learn how different teams within the Seymour Technical Center collaborate to support engine development, testing, and facility operations.
• Develop solid communication, teamwork, and workplace readiness skills through daily interaction with technicians, engineers, and support staff.

Section 1: STC Build Area – Engine Building & Disassembly

• Learn the role of a Mechanical Engineering Technical Support Specialist within Cummins.
• Complete all required safety training and follow PPE expectations at all times.
• Shadow and work with technicians performing engine teardowns and rebuilds.
• Assist with removing and installing components such as fuel system parts, engine harnesses, controllers, air‑handling components, base engine components, etc.
• Support cleaning, labeling, and organizing parts throughout the build process.
• Develop proper use of hand tools, torque procedures, and sequencing methods.
• Learn how to navigate QuickServe Online for parts and service documentation.
• Learn how to navigate the STC Website for work instructions, priorities, etc.

Skills Gained

• Mechanical aptitude
• Tool handling and safety
• Basic understanding of engine systems
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Section 2: STC Test Cells – Engine Testing

Learning Objectives

• Understand how Mechanical Engineering Technicians support engineers through engine testing.
• Learn the workflow of preparing an engine for testing, including service checks and emissions cart checks.
• Develop an understanding of how engine restrictions, TRVs, and speed/load settings influence test outcomes.
• Strengthen problem‑solving skills by observing how technicians respond to test cell issues or unexpected results.

Skills Gained

• Exposure to prototype development and validation
• Problem‑solving and technical communication
• Familiarity with engineering test plans and collaboration across STC teams

Section 3: Facilities Operations

Learning Objectives

• Understand how the STC facility is maintained and how the Facility PM system ensures reliability and safety.
• Learn foundational concepts related to HVAC, electrical systems, building maintenance, and general facility operations.
• Understand how preventive maintenance schedules are created, tracked, and executed.
• Shadow and assist facilities team members performing specialized maintenance tasks.

Skills Gained

• Facility operations awareness
• Basic maintenance support

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - School To Work

ReqID 2433391

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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