Job Description
We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team specialising in Mechatronics Systems for our Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems Business Unit in Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
1. Innovative Development: By developing, testing, and producing advanced sensing systems for drivetrain and braking components, you'll drive innovation and enhance vehicle performance and safety.
2. Project Management: Managing all aspects of engineering products, including project timing, costs, and prototype builds, ensures that projects meet customer requirements efficiently and effectively.
3. Model-Based Development: Utilizing Matlab/Simulink to develop control models, you'll streamline the development process and improve the accuracy and reliability of system simulations.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams to create system requirements for electrified drivetrain components fosters a collaborative environment and ensures comprehensive solutions.
5. Customer Support: Supporting external customers to define software features and system interfaces helps tailor solutions to specific vehicle classes, enhancing customer satisfaction and product relevance.
6. Safety Compliance: Developing requirements and collaborating with suppliers to meet ISO-26262 functional and technical safety requirements ensures that products are safe and compliant with industry standards.
7. Technical Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting issues and testing systems on benches, dynos, and in vehicles ensures that any problems are identified and resolved quickly, maintaining high product quality.
8. Mentorship and Leadership: Mentoring less experienced engineers and leading smaller projects or complex components helps build a strong, knowledgeable team and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
1. Excellent Communication and Leadership Skills: Effectively convey ideas, inspire and guide teams, and foster a collaborative environment.
2. Project Management Proficiency: Skilfully manage multiple projects, delegate tasks appropriately, and stay engaged to ensure timely and successful completion.
3. Product Development Expertise: Plan, schedule, and coordinate product development activities, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure the product meets quality and stakeholder expectations.
4. Mechanical Design Acumen: Deep understanding of mechanical systems to create innovative designs that meet customer requirements across all lifecycle stages and operating environments.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
1. A bachelor's degree in engineering or applied science is required, with a master's in engineering (MSE) highly preferred, along with substantial practical experience.
2. Experience with sensors, data analytics, and commercial vehicle systems (e.g., heavy/medium duty trucks, speciality, and defence vehicles), including proficiency in CAN, CCP, and XCP communication tools.
3. Skilled in computer model-based design (Python, Matlab/SIMULINK, C, C++, PowerSim, TruckSim) and data acquisition/analysis systems.
4. Desirable: Experience with ISO26262 functional safety requirements, axle/suspension/brake system integration, and automotive microcontroller/FPGA programming is a plus.
5. Advantageous: Familiarity with digital and analogue communications, and practical applications of electronic controls in areas such as controller communications, pneumatics, motion controls/robotics, and automation.
About Us
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, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Visit EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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