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Description
We are looking for a talented Controls System Engineering Student to join our team specializing in Controls & Electronics for our Cummins-Accelera facility in Troy, MI.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Experience:
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.
Min Salary $19.25
Max Salary $26.95
We are looking for a talented Controls System Engineering Student to join our team specializing in Controls & Electronics for our Cummins-Accelera facility in Troy, MI.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Supporting Engineering : By building electric-drive-axle electrical components and modules. Being able to support with building test benches and wiring schematics.
- Compliance Knowledge : Developing and maintaining laboratory environment and automation testing using CAN tools and other tools for data acquisition.
- Employee Relations : Assisting other team members within the controls and electronics organization.
- Policy Adherence : Ensuring all lab safety and policies at met and followed.
- Team Support : Supporting team members in need of controls setup and system integration.
- Report Management : Understanding and assisting in controls automation testing and generation of test reports that meets with today’s V-model structure.
- Engineering Projects : Assisting with special projects, such as new and developing products for electric drive vehicles.
- Record Keeping : Coordinating and maintaining laboratory test setups, materials, and component inventories.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Effective Communication Use your strong oral and written communication skills to clearly convey technical information, collaborate with team members, and produce accurate engineering documents and test reports.
- MS Office Proficiency Leverage your working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to manage data, create impactful presentations, and maintain organized communication across projects.
- Attention to Detail Maintain precision in documentation and testing to ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety policies, reducing errors and improving reliability.
- Adaptability Stay flexible and open to change, adjusting quickly to shifting project priorities, new technologies, and evolving team needs.
- Interpersonal Skills Build strong relationships with colleagues by being approachable, supportive, and collaborative—fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Continuous Learning Keep up with advancements in electric vehicle technology, lab safety practices, and automation tools to stay relevant and contribute innovative ideas.
- Technical Curiosity Dive into the details of controls systems, CAN tools, and automation testing to deepen your understanding and enhance your problem-solving capabilities.
- Ownership & Initiative Take responsibility for your tasks, proactively seek ways to improve lab processes, and contribute to engineering projects with enthusiasm and accountability.
- Pursuing a degree in engineering, electric vehicle systems, or a similar field.
Experience:
- Mechanical Experience with building automotive harnesses, able to solder, populate and depopulate circuit boards, automotive hand and power tools.
- Software Experience with MATLAB Simulink, Creo Schematics CAD, CAN tools such as Vector, ETAS, or Peak-Systems.
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.
Min Salary $19.25
Max Salary $26.95
Salary : $19 - $27
