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Product Validation Engineer - Entry Level Full-Time Positions

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Cummins

Product Validation Engineer - Entry Level Full-Time Positions

Columbus, IN

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Product Validation Engineer to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Corporate Business at one of our Cummins Inc. locations, or if applicable, your remote home office, within the United States.

In this product focused early career position, you will prepare products for market through simulation, physical testing, and problem resolution to ensure alignment with overall systems requirements, applicable across all of Cummins Products.

As a Product Validation Engineer, you will:

  • Be a critical part of the full product development cycle.
  • Work to prevent, find, and fix issues before production, ensuring value for the end user customer and delivering on our brand promise of dependability.
  • Use a combination of simulation and testing to define a complete plan.
  • Apply engineering principles to real-world problems.
  • Actively engage not just in problem solving but also failure mode avoidance.
  • Leverage data to drive further optimization of the design and performance.

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You will make an impact by:

  • Keeping problems out of the hands of customers
  • Working to define the combination of analytical and experimental tasks needed to verify the product is functioning as intended in all use cases.
  • Using engineering fundamentals to understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate action and owning documented problem resolutions.
  • Bridging across analysis and testing resources for the completion of verification tasks - Demonstrating effective use of appropriate industry and Cummins specific tools and software
  • Considering system requirements and demonstrate a system thinking approach in your work.
  • Collaborating and communicating effectively (both verbal and written) with key stakeholders and colleagues

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • A College, University or equivalent Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field
  • Effective communication skills along with strengths in logic, planning and decision making.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools or equivalents, especially Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Prior hands-on product experience is preferred, but not required.
  • A postgraduate (Master's or PhD) degree is typically NOT required for Product Validation Engineer roles.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors

2024 Salary Ranges by Degree Level:

  • Bachelor's - $64,800 - $97,200
  • Master's - $76,000 - $114,000
  • PhD - $84,800 - $127,200

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Cummins Full Time Requirements:

  • College, university, or equivalent technical experience required
  • Minimum 2.5 or above GPA required
  • Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
  • 0-2 years in a position/internship relating to your field of study preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

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At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Entry Level

Min Salary $64800

Max Salary $97200

ReqID 2404693

Relocation Package Yes

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

Client-provided location(s): Columbus, IN, USA
Job ID: Cummins-R-2BC8F5C85B654CBAB4485242B7D0A848
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement