The Materials Engineering Welding Specialist will join the team in Columbus, IN, focusing on enhancing welding engineering standards and practices. This role involves leading failure analyses, optimizing materials and processes, and advancing material characterization. The specialist will also be responsible for building strong networks and driving high-quality decisions to support robust product launches. Collaboration across business units and effective knowledge sharing are key aspects of this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering with a welding focus or in Welding and Joining Technology is required.
• A minimum of five years of post-graduate welding experience is required.
• Hands-on expertise in metal inert gas welding, tungsten inert gas welding, laser welding, and resistance joining processes is required.
• Strong practical experience in aluminum alloys and stainless steels is required.
• Knowledge of American Welding Society, International Organization for Standardization welding standards, and American Society for Testing and Materials material standards is required.

• Lead component failure analyses to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Select and validate materials and manufacturing routes to meet performance requirements.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation to enhance knowledge transfer across teams.
• Establish and maintain consistent welding engineering standards across programs.
• Provide early-stage design guidance and subject matter expertise throughout development.
• Coordinate welding expertise across business units to address complex technical challenges.
• Lead training and development efforts to build welding proficiency and share best practices.
• Improve proactive identification and resolution of welding-related issues through structured analysis.

• 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.