As a kid, Samantha always wanted to be a detective. While pursuing a liberal arts degree, Samantha didn't see a career in IT on her horizon. This quickly changed when she decided to take a software development class during her senior year at Purdue University. From that moment on, Samantha knew she had discovered her passion and decided to pursue a career in STEM. With a new path and new ideas, sh
Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced a partnership with the Anoka-Hennepin’s Secondary Technical Educational Program (STEP), allowing students in the district to participate in the Cummins’ School to Work program. This work-based learning program is designed to train and give students a head start in securing high-paying jobs in the technical field, and is only the second School to Work progr
Early in her life, Shalini was encouraged to pursue engineering. During an internship with a mechanical company in India, she realized mechanical engineering was the career for her. Shalini pursued engineering at Wichita State University (U.S.) where she received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Finding Her Way to Cummins Shalini had worked at multiple companies befor
As a young girl, Meryem Hajli loved practicality. She was drawn to machines and gears and knew she wanted to pursue a technical career. But in her home country of Morocco, it can be difficult for women to be accepted as technicians. Now an engine field service technician for Cummins Morocco, she hopes to inspire the next generation of young girls. After receiving her college degree, Meryem atte
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for its support of its National Guard and Reserve employees and their families. Cummins President and Chief Operating Officer Tony Satterthwaite signed a Statement of Support of the DoD program, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The Statement of Support reinforces Cummins’ commitment to the comp
Since childhood, Chris has had a passion for bikes and it has guided his career journey. At the age of 13, he started his first job in a bike shop, working with his hands to fix things. Since then, fixing things has been his passion. Fast forward 8 years and Chris decided to study Mechanical Engineering at University. Chris completed his 4-year degree at Derby University while maintaining his
November 11th is a day to honor veterans around the world for their bravery and service. On Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in countries around the world, we share our gratitude for the men and women who have dedicated their time, and many their lives, to protecting our freedom. Cummins is proud to employ veterans who bring diverse skills and a spirit of service to our company an
Electronics & Controls Engineering Manager Nitisha Manchanda is diligently pushing the boundaries of innovation in the Cummins Electrified Power business segment as both a leader and a mentor. After earning her bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering in 2009, Nitisha began working as a Research and Development Engineer at an analytical instruments company call
Growing up, Parul Chadha would break apart her toys just to put them back together. As she tells it, her career in engineering started with the goal of building a car. Parul's ambition led her to pursue a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in India, where her dreams became a reality. Upon graduation, she went on to work for General Electric (GE) where she was nominated for the pr
Bahar Konak helps to define Cummins strategy in Electrification in hopes of making a positive impact on the world around her. Throughout her career, and in her current role as Electrification Strategy Leader at Cummins, she has always set out to make a difference for society. It all began with her desire to solve problems and help people. Bahar completed her undergraduate degre
"The Inclusion Index continues to grow as more and more organizations are willing to be transparent about their progress and workforce demographics," said Deborah Munster, Vice President, Diversity Best Practices. "We applaud their efforts and will continue to set a high bar in order to drive change and accountability." Cummins was one of 80 companies to achieve a 60% or higher rating – 148 com
As a high school student in the United Kingdom (UK), Terri Wallace built a light bulb that operated with a clap of hands as part of a design and technology course. Inspired by her early exposure to engineering, Terri began a career in harness design, which eventually led her to work for Cummins' in Milton Keynes, UK. Think Like a Customer As a Harness Design Engineer in Cummins'