About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to support Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) initiatives within our manufacturing operations. You will work on-site in Columbus, Indiana, during the summer of 2027. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the application and use of engineering controls to reduce site risks.
- Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and work practices.
- Develop basic hazard control designs, methods, and programs.
- Administer and communicate active hazard control programs.
- Interpret internal and external standards to support compliance and hazard reduction.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Preferred majors include Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, as well as Supply Chain Management, Economics, or Statistics.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 is preferred.
- Current residency within the continental U.S.
- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health and safety, including general industry standards.
- Proficiency in risk assessment, personal protective equipment, behavior-based safety, machine safety, and confined space entry.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and OSHA record keeping.
- Ability to perform incident investigations, root cause analysis, and 5-why analysis.
- A willingness to learn from others on the job.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc. is a public company that operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. It maintains a global presence with over 53,000 employees. The company focuses on several specialties including engine business, power generation, distribution, turbo technologies, emission solutions, fuel systems, filtration, and electrified power. Its headquarters are located in Columbus, Indiana.
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