Cummins Inc.
May 2025 , Oct 2025Product Engineering Intern
Bloomfield, CT
- Investigated wear and flow restriction issues identified during 700+ hour durability testing of engine valve components; redesigned reset pin geometry to increase flow area by 20% and reduce wear at the pin-seat interface, improving long-term reliability.
- Refined FEA validation methods for 1/16 and 1/8 in. NPT plugs by correlating physical test results with simulation outputs, reducing model setup time and eliminating detailed thread modeling requirements.
- Developed preliminary mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical concepts to improve braking and exhaust valve sequencing, supporting early-stage design tradeoff discussions and future validation planning.
