High Horsepower Field Service Engineer

Cummins Inc.; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Safety equipment and uniforms provided

Comprehensive training provided

Annual remuneration review

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Perth, Australia is seeking an experienced engineer with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for a role focusing on project management and quality product decisions. The successful candidate will contribute to complex projects, direct technicians, and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a discount program. Candidates with previous industry experience or field service work are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant trade qualification.
• Previous relevant industry experience is desirable.
• Experience with engines or field service work is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Gather input from various stakeholders to inform product decisions.
• Make timely decisions that keep projects moving without compromising quality.
• Lead smaller-impact projects or own complex components.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Decision-making

Process improvement

Communication

Technical judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

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

• Gathers input from technical managers, project leaders, engineers, and suppliers to inform quality-focused product decisions.
• Uses academic knowledge and prior experience to make timely decisions that keep projects moving without compromising quality.
• Makes day‑to‑day decisions on project details, analysis plans, test instructions, and cross‑discipline coordination.
• Applies and improves processes such as ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG, and tools like 7‑step problem solving and design review checklists.
• Independently leads smaller‑impact projects or owns complex components/systems with higher ambiguity and full accountability.
• Drives development and improvement of work processes within a functional discipline
• Directs work of technicians and student employees; supports knowledge transfer to less‑experienced engineers.
• Functions as a recognized specialist in a specific discipline or product area within the immediate team.
• Identify and mitigate product risks and failure modes while managing system requirements, interfaces, and changes to ensure reliability and performance.
• Use modelling, simulation, testing, and analysis to support design decisions, verification and validation, and assessment of system capability.
• Apply systems thinking and structured problem solving to resolve complex technical issues and improve system outcomes.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders, building strong networks to support delivery and decision‑making.
• Deliver reliable outcomes in complex and ambiguous environments through sound technical judgement and prioritisation.
• Support integration and understanding of multi‑domain control systems across mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, and electronic domains.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant trade qualification- Heavy Diesel or equivalent
• Previous relevant industry experience (desirable)
• Experience with engines or field service work (desirable)
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate paid as a permanent salary
• Safety equipment / PPE & uniforms provided
• Comprehensive Cummins training provided
• Annual remuneration review and annual variable compensation (bonus) program
• Cummins Employee Discount program – Includes Discounts withselect private health insurance, PC software/hardware and a range of vehicles

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2429095

Relocation Package No

100% On‑Site No