Design Engineer Intern

SUMMARY: A Design Engineer at Cummins will be responsible for the design, release, and testing of Compressed Natural Gas systems. Packaging of components, ensuring proper fitment, and FEA analysis for compliance will be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties beyond this representative listing may be assigned to the essential job duties and responsibilities of this position based on Company needs.

• Responsible for all aspects of design and implementation of new systems and updates of existing systems.
• Responsible for assembly and testing new designs and proposed updates.
• Responsible for creating all 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and verifying using Autodesk Inventor FEA and Autodesk Nastran.
• Communicate with vendors and customers on design requirements and improvements.
• Support design, fabrication, assembly, and procurement activities through conceptual and detail designs, drawings revisions, drawing releases, and engineering change notice creation.
• Required to perform engineering liaison activities with procurement, production, suppliers, and customers with guidance from Senior Engineer or Chief Engineer.
• May be responsible for updating existing systems to reduce component cost, reduce manufacturing costs and time, reduce warranty costs, or meet new customer requirements.
• Work with production on prototype builds to ensure ease of assembly and bom verification.
• Hold concept, design, and production reviews of systems
• Ensure the manufacturability of all designs via cross functional interaction with the manufacturing department.
• Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Support activities between Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Develop and maintain bill of materials for both new and existing projects.
• Create ECR's and communicate with appropriate departments
• Maintain safe work environment.
• Maintain professional appearance.

As a condition of continued employment, the employee is required to exhibit positive corporate citizenship, with demonstrated ability to positively interact with others, follow required Company policies and procedures which include but are not limited to policies regarding conduct, record keeping, and safety. As a condition of continued employment, the employee is required to refrain from any behavior that is construed as sexual harassment, harassment and/or creating or participating in a hostile work environment, and/or violence in the workplace.

MARGINAL DUTIES:


Includes the following.

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must be able to travel on limited basis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• It is required that the individual is accurate with good time management and organizational skills.

The requirements listed below are representative of;

• the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

This position requires a;

• 4-year engineering degree from an accredited college preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or related past experience.
• Must possess 2-5 years of experience in mechanical design or related experience.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Must obtain and maintain the applicable employee license with the Texas Railroad Commission; must pass test within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company's insurance carrier.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

An understanding of mathematical operations including advanced statistics. Good understanding of engineering principles is required.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


Other Skills and Abilities:


Knowledge of CAD software is a requirement. Knowledge of FEA software is a plus. Must be willing to travel on a limited basis.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions at the request of the employee, and with appropriate medical certification.


While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.


The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.


Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers.