2027 Undergraduate Power Generation Application Engineering

Cummins
Wetherill Park +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have undergraduate engineering experience and are available for a 13-month full-time commitment.

Best fit for

  • Undergraduate engineering students with a strong interest in power generation and product compliance
    — “Supporting the work of the Power Generation Engineering Team by assisting Power Generation Application Engineers daily on Power Generation projects”
  • Individuals with CAD modeling skills and experience in technical documentation
    — “CAD modelling producing SLDs, Site Layouts etc when required”

Things to consider

  • This role requires deferring studies for 13 months, which is a significant time commitment
    — “be willing to defer your studies for that duration”
  • The program is based in Wetherill Park, requiring relocation or local presence
    — “based at our Wetherill Park office”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your remaining units of study and how they align with future engineering goals
    — “Have between 1 and 8 units of study left to complete of your undergraduate degree”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and solve problems in a team environment
    — “Ability to show initiative, operate autonomously & think independently”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic macros if applicable
    — “Strong results in mathematics and Microsoft Excel skills with Visual Basic experience in macros will be favourably looked at”
  • Showcase any prior experience with power generation systems or related engineering tasks
    — “an appreciation and understanding of basic power generation, and application”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • successful project support
  • compliance audits
Typical background
undergraduate Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering student

Skills & requirements

Required

CAD ModelingProject EngineeringTechnical Queries ResponseApplication EngineeringPower Generation

Preferred

Visual BasicMacros

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringPower GenerationApplication EngineeringProject EngineeringProduct EngineeringCAD ModellingSldsSite LayoutsMicrosoft ExcelVisual BasicMacrosApplicationCADSLDSite LayoutTeamworkCommunicationStakeholder ManagementInitiativeAutonomyIndependenceAttention To DetailAnalytical SkillsProblem-solvingTime ManagementPriority Setting

About the role

Original posting from Cummins

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. 

If you are an undergraduate Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering Student looking to jump start your career, we are offering a 13-month full time internship based at our Wetherill Park office.  This is a unique opportunity to gain skills and knowledge while you are working full time commencing 27th January 2027.

In this role you will make an impact and gain experience in the following ways: 

Supporting the work of the Power Generation Engineering Team by assisting Power Generation Application Engineers daily on Power Generation projects and product engineering supportCummins products Application Engineering – analysing proposed installations in compliance to Cummins PG products Application manualsProject engineering – including all associated design and documentation preparation work supporting Projects Tender SubmissionsProduct engineering support – supporting PG Application Engineers and SPAC Product Management team with New Products release to the region engineering tasks including new products’ compliance audits and reportingResponding to technical queries to both internal and external customersCAD modelling producing SLDs, Site Layouts etc when requiredWorking in a team environment with internal and external customers across multiple departments

About You:  

To qualify for this undergraduate internship, it is essential that you: 

Are currently studying a Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering student, ideally at an undergraduate level Have between 1 and 8 units of study left to complete of your undergraduate degree as of January 2027Are available for the full 13 months and be willing to defer your studies for that duration. Note: Applicants that do not meet these qualifying requirements unfortunately will not be considered.

To be successful in this role, you will possess skills/abilities or be able to perform: 

Working towards a qualification in bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or mechatronics Engineering Strong results in mathematics and Microsoft Excel skills with Visual Basic experience in macros will be favourably looked atAn appreciation and understanding of basic power generation, and applicationGood Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to show initiative, operate autonomously & think independentlyStrong teamwork & communication skills and stakeholder managementDriver’s license is beneficial but not mandatoryThis is a 13-month, full time, paid placement and the successful candidate will be required to defer their studies for the duration of the program.  

How to apply: 

For all applications, please submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript via the link provided. In your cover letter, please specify how many units of study you have remaining on your undergraduate degree and your motivation behind applying both to Cummins and this specific internship. Note: We will be unable to assess your application without all of the required documents, so please ensure you attach your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts at the time of application. 

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.  

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Source: Cummins careers

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