Machining Controls Engineer
Cummins Lakewood, NY Full-time 3/24/2026 $67,200 - $100,800 a year
Undergraduate Entry-Level
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•FY 2025Job Description
This entry-level position involves assisting in the development and design of control systems, equipment, and machinery at Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant. The role requires collaboration on bench tests, software alterations, and troubleshooting, while also preparing cost estimates and investigating project requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.
- Basic level of relevant experience required.
- Knowledge of PLC programming, sensor technology, vision systems, and robot programming is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the development and design of control systems.
- Supports and debugs basic problems and change requests.
- Prepares cost estimates and drafts appropriation requests.
- Investigates problems and develops plans for solutions.
- May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software.
Benefits
- Employees at Cummins are often offered comprehensive benefits that support financial wellness (retirement savings/401(k) or pension options and profit-sharing), health and wellness (medical, dental, life insurance, FSAs), and professional growth through training and tuition reimbursement—sometimes including full education funding. Work-life perks commonly include paid vacation and holidays, parental leave and adoption assistance, flexible work arrangements, inclusion-focused programs, and paid volunteer time to give back to the community.
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