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Materials Engineer - Entry Level Full-Time Positions - Roles available for PhD Only-March 2024
Columbus
Mar 28, 2026
About Materials Engineer - Entry Level Full-Time Positions - Roles available for PhD Only

  Materials Engineer - Entry Level Full-Time Positions - Roles available for PhD Only

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  Materials Engineer - Full-Time Entry-Level Positions

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  Roles available for PhD Only

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  Please note: Your application will be considered for all of our open college positions in our US locations.

  Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

  We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

  We are looking for a talented Materials Engineer to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Corporate Business in Columbus, IN and/or your remote home office.

  In this early career Material Engineer role, you will analyze our products through mechanical, physical, and compositional testing to develop optimized solutions for IC engine & electric power systems, fuel & air systems, aftertreatment systems, and battery & fuel cell electric systems.

  As a Materials Science Engineer or Chemist, you will

  utilize knowledge of Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Analytical Chemistry principles and practices to identify and advance solutions to achieve design, manufacturing, and quality goals.

  work cross-functionally on projects that require materials and fluids guidance on topics such as material and process selection, failure analysis, chemical and microstructural characterization, chemical metrology, and process expertise on questions pertaining to manufacturing and quality issues.

  utilize the core relationships between structure, composition, and processing to optimize performance of the component or fluid within its system.

  apply the principles of surface engineering to manipulate wear, strength, and corrosion resistance of components.

  evaluate component requirements regarding form and function to identify base material and processing options.

  select manufacturing route, material and process based on best-fit option(s) aligned to requirements.

  use spectroscopy methods, microstructural evaluation, mechanical property measurements, non-destructive inspection methods, and specialized tools regarding wear and corrosion on in-process, tested, or field-returned parts or fluids.

  You will make an impact by

  Analytically investigating product or manufacturing problems and recommending appropriate actions for problem resolution and/or optimization

  Using your understanding of fundamental Physics and Chemistry to understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate action and documenting problem resolutions.

  Actively collaborating with key stakeholders and colleagues, communicating analysis results to impact and support the successful advancement of projects.

  Using tools related materials science and chemistry such as:

  SEM

  Optical Microscopy

  Chemical Spectroscopy methods

  X-ray diffraction and radiography techniques

  Magma or other process simulation tools

  Wear testing

  Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current and other NDE methods

  Knowledge of Industry Standards

  To be successful in this role you will need:

  A College, University or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field.

  A postgraduate PhD degree may be required for select Materials Engineer roles.

  Good communication skills along with strengths in logic, planning and decision making.

  Experience using Microsoft Office tools or equivalents, especially Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

  Qualifications

  Degree Programs Considered:

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  Roles available for PhD Only*

  Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering MajorsCummins Full Time Requirements:

  College, university or equivalent technical experience required

  Minimum 2.5 or above GPA required

  Must be able to complete 40 hours per week

  0-2 years in a position/internship relating to your field of study preferred

  Compensation and Benefits

  Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

  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.

  Ready to think beyond your desk? Apply for this opportunity to start your career with Cummins today. careers.cummins.com

  Not ready to apply but want to learn more? Join our Talent Community to get the inside track on great jobs and confidentially connect to our recruiting team: http://connect.find.ly/cummins

  Job ENGINEERING

  Primary Location United States-Indiana-Columbus-US, IN, Columbus, Corporate Office Building

  Job Type College / University

  Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Entry Level

  Job Posting Jan 22, 2024, 9:12:53 AM

  Unposting Date Mar 22, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

  Organization Corporate

  Relocation Package Eligible

  Req ID: 240000HX

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