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Machining Engineer

Cummins

Location

Whitakers, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/1/2026

Compensation

$67,200 - $100,800 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202697.3% approval-24% YoY
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Job description

This entry-level position involves assisting with the planning, design, purchase, and implementation of machining processes and equipment in an industrial plant. The role focuses on collaborating with engineering teams to identify and solve problems related to product performance. The candidate will also work on improving equipment availability and capability through continuous improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for recent graduates with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
  • Basic level of relevant work experience is required.
  • Learning GD&T.
  • CNC programming skills.
  • Understanding of manufacturing problem-solving techniques.
  • Familiarity with quality control basics.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in determining parts and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals.
  • Collaborate with engineering to identify product and performance issues and recommend solutions.
  • Perform equipment engineering design evaluations and document results.
  • Recommend alterations to improve product quality and procedures.
  • Utilize continuous improvement tools to enhance equipment availability and capability.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Cummins Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

130

FY2026

Approval rate

97.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

351

FY2026

Entry-level share

3.4%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-24%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-56%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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