DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Powertrain and Electrification Controls - Senior Technical Specialist to join our Cummins Tech Center team in Columbus, IN.

The Research and Technology organization is seeking candidates to advance the state of the art in electrified powertrains for the commercial vehicle industry.

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

• Lead control system development for one or more Product Proceeding Technology (PPT) projects, including coordination of project plans, resources, and handoff material.
• Define control methodologies and processes to establish best practices for powertrain and electrification controls.
• Define the technical direction for powertrain and electrification systems and controls across multiple R&T projects.
• Champion continuous improvement in processes and tools for systems and controls development.
• Lead analysis and controls development of next-generation electrified powertrains, including concept development, controls and powertrain architecture entitlement studies, detailed model development and validation, performance and emission studies, hardware-in-loop (HIL) tests, and demonstrations.
• Expertise in advanced control methodologies, simulation-based controls development, and verification and validation in test cells and test vehicles.
• Excellent coding and simulation skills (Matlab and Simulink preferred) and good understanding of powertrain components and system integration, testing, and debugging (hardware in the loop, test cell, and test vehicles).
• High level of analytical ability and systematic approach towards new problems, with prior experience leading control algorithm or system development for a small project or a subset of a large project.
• Investigate electronic application and systems problems, recommend appropriate actions, and own problem resolution while documenting results.
• Lead the development and improvement of work processes and systems across functional disciplines and provide independent leadership on smaller business impact projects.
• Coordinate and direct work among technicians and temporary student employees, assist in knowledge transfer to less experienced engineers, and influence technical direction within project teams.

• Design and Application of Mechatronics Systems : Specifies electronic hardware and interconnections that measure and control systems, applied in Cummins' products.
• Machine Integration and Optimization : Combines various parts or sub-systems to achieve desired output, ensuring optimization of performance, reliability, cost, and quality.
• Product Function Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis : Utilizes computational tools to predict product capability relative to system, sub-system, and component level requirements.
• Product Problem Solving : Solves product problems using a process that protects the customer, determines the assignable cause, and implements robust, data-based solutions.
• Product Verification and Validation Management : Develops validation plans to identify failure modes, manages product risk, and evaluates test results to verify product capability.
• System Requirements Engineering : Translates stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements, tracks status throughout the system lifecycle, and assesses the impact of changes.
• Systems Thinking : Defines the system of interest, analyzes linkages and interactions between elements, and predicts system behavior to produce desired effects.

• Bachelor's degrees with minimum 7 years experience, or Masters with minimum 5 years experience or PhD with minimum 2 years experience within Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Controls analysis and design,Matlab/Simulink, System Simulation, Series/Parallel/BEV powertrain system and component simulation experience.
• 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.