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Cummins Inc.
Current Product Powertrain Product Engineer
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What they do
A Product Design Engineer is responsible for the complete production of a product from original idea through to fully functioning product. May be responsible for engineering of materials and manufacturing the product. May be responsible for graphic design, ergonomics and aesthetics of the product.
$49,549 / year median in Indiana
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary:
- This entry level/early career professional, product focused position performs established technical tasks at the sub-system and/or component level for current and future products within a given business unit or corporate area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigates product problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members.
Competencies:
- Applies Principles of Statistical Methods
- Analyzes technical data using descriptive statistics, probability distributions, graphical analysis, and statistical inference (population and sample, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing); models relationships between response and independent variables using analysis of variance, regression, and design of experiments to make rigorous, data-based decisions.
- Translates the value package requirements that include the voices of many stakeholders into virtual designs, and communicates the capability of the design through an approved cross-functional design review. Design and Application of Open/Closed Loop Controls
- Specifies software features that interact with mechanical, hydraulic, chemical and electronic systems to deliver desired system states; specifies control system architectures which include appropriate measurements, correct actuation, and algorithms for Cummins' products; configures and/or understands open/closed loop feedback controls features and the system interactions between hardware and software in Cummins' products.
- Acquires and applies an in-depth understanding of mechanical systems through working knowledge that guides a designer's ability to create innovative and sound design concepts to meet Cummins and customer expectations; designs for requirements of all lifecycle stages by considering the customer requirements in different operating environments to ensure a robust system.
- Creates complete specifications in the form of solid models, configured engineering bill of materials and detailed drawings that cross-functionally communicate the information required to manufacture and inspect a product per its design intent; considers national, international, industry, and Cummins' standards that accurately and concisely define the part specification.
- Establishes a baseline of identified product artifacts to be placed under configuration management; releases, tracks, controls and communicates changes from concept to obsolescence often through work requests; establishes and maintains the integrity of the product artifact baselines. Product Development Execution, Monitoring and Control
- Plans, schedules, coordinates and executes the activities involved in developing a product to a respectively aligned hierarchy of requirements and technical profiles; monitors and communicates across functional boundaries to meet project resource and quality expectations; ensures product capability meets or exceeds expectations and takes mitigating actions when project risks are higher than expected; understands the full product life cycle process and stakeholders.
- Mitigates potential product failure modes, by identifying interfaces, functions, functional requirements, interactions, control factors, noise factors, and prioritized potential failure modes and potential failure causes for the system of interest to effectively and efficiently improve the reliability of Cummins' products. Product Function Modeling, Simulation and Analysis
- Impacts product design decisions through the utilization and/or interpretation of computational tools and methods that predict the capability of a product's function relative to its system, sub-system and/or component level requirements. Product Interface Management and Integration
- Identifies and analyzes the interfaces and interactions across system boundaries by specifying the requirements and limits to ensure that the product meets requirements; controls the interactions across the system element boundaries by making sure that they remain within specified limits; integrates system elements by creating an integration plan, including identification of method and timing for each activity to make it easier to find, isolate, diagnose, and correct.
- Solves product problems using a process that protects the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; and identifies the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence. Product Verification and Validation Management
- Develops product systems validation plans from a variety of inputs to identify failure modes, while managing product risk and relative priority; negotiates product requirements against capability to guide project scope; evaluates analytical, simulation and physical test results to verify product capability and validate requirements; assesses legacy versus proposed system solution capabilities and produces recommendations with technical documentation to support product decisions.
- Uses appropriate methods and tools to translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements to which designs are developed; establishes acceptance criteria for the system of interest through analysis, allocation and negotiation; tracks the status of requirements throughout the system lifecycle; assesses the impact of changes to system requirements on project scope, schedule, and resources; creates and maintains information linkages to related artifacts.
- Defines the system of interest by drawing the boundaries, identifying its context within its environment, its interfaces, and that it has a lifecycle to aid in planning the problem statement, scope and deliverables ; analyzes linkages and interactions between elements that comprise the system of interest by using appropriate methods, models and integration of outcomes to understand the system, predict its behavior and devise modifications to it in order to produce the desired effects.
- Documents information based on knowledge gained as part of technical function activities; communicates to stakeholders with the goal of enabling improved technical productivity and effective knowledge transfer to others who were not originally part of the initial learning. Collaborates
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Communicates effectively
- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Decision quality
- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Drives results
- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Self-development
- Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Values differences
- Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:
Exempt Entry Level:
- Designed for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest level of degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, or JD) from an accredited U.S. college/university, and currently reside within the continental U.S.
- International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles):
- F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school's international office.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
- College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required. Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
- Entry level/Early career professional. Preferred candidates would have relevant experience working in either a temporary student employment environment (intern, co-op, or other extracurricular team activities) or as an early career professional in a relevant technical discipline area. Knowledge of MS Office tools is also preferred
- College Job type
- : Entry Level Full-time
- Subfunction
- : Product Engineering
- Degree level
- : BS
- Educational Program
- : Prefer Mechanical Engineering; Open to Electrical Engineering and MET/EET Degrees
- Start date
- : May/2027
Job Skill Requirements:
- This position is part of the Current Product Powertrain Hardware System teams and focus on supporting Product improvements for Air Handling, Fuel System, Electronics, FEAD and other engine system components.
Key responsibilities include:
+ Supporting or leading elements of product investigations, PPS projects, and VPCRs to improve product reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction. + Supporting full-time Engineers in their Component Ownership activities by monitoring failed-part teardowns, and driving quality improvements through cross-functional collaboration. + Developing technical experience in various engine system components and their application across multiple platforms. + Supporting a Powertrain Engineering Group Project, driving sustainable impact for one or more functions within the Powertrain Engineering organization (project details will be communicated at the start of the internship) Successful candidates will possess: + Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. + Interest in structured problem-solving methodologies. Key customers for this role include EBU platform, quality, reliability, controls, and service teams. This position is classified as On-Site with Flexibility and is based in Columbus, Indiana.- Job•Engineering •Organization•Cummins Inc.
- Role Category
- On-site with Flexibility
- Job Type
- Exempt
- Entry Level
- Min Salary
- $67200
- Max Salary
- $100800
- ReqID
- 2435319
- Relocation Package
- Yes
- 100% On-Site
- No •Cummins and E-Verify•At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace.