Electronic Systems Technical Specialist - Hardware

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Electronic Systems Technical Specialist - Hardware to join our team specializing in engineering for our Cummins' business in Columbus, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Problem Resolution: By investigating electronic hardware issues, understanding their root causes, and recommending appropriate actions, you'll ensure efficient problem resolution and documentation.
• Process Improvement: You'll enhance electronic hardware development processes and tools, applying basic problem-solving techniques and requirements analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Design Expertise: Utilizing design methods like worst-case analysis, circuit simulation, DFMEA/PFMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis, you'll ensure robust and compliant hardware designs.
• Collaboration: By obtaining input from electronic suppliers and delivering prototype hardware to application engineering teams, you'll facilitate effective collaboration and integration.
• Decision Making: Your decisions on hardware requirements, design, and validation tests will directly impact unit cost, functionality, and prototype delivery, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Mentorship: Reviewing the work of less-experienced developers and testers, you'll ensure robust, reusable, and efficient designs while fostering their growth and development.
• Leadership: Leading smaller projects or complex components with full accountability, you'll drive successful project execution and navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Knowledge Transfer: Coordinating work among technicians and student employees, you'll assist in transferring knowledge and guiding technical direction within the project team.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge in the design and application of mechatronics systems, electrical and mechanical design of electrical systems, and product failure mode avoidance to ensure robust and reliable hardware solutions.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to solve product problems effectively by identifying root causes, implementing data-based solutions, and preventing reoccurrence, ensuring customer satisfaction and product reliability.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information clearly and build strong networks within and outside the organization, facilitating effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Decision-Making and Resourcefulness: Making timely and quality decisions, managing complexity, and deploying resources efficiently to drive results and meet project goals, even under challenging circumstances.

• 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.
• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred