Product Systems Validation Engineer

Cummins India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an entry-level to early-career Engineer focused on product verification and validation. The role involves developing V&V plans, performing analyses, and executing HIL/SIL/MIL testing to ensure conformance with requirements.

You will handle data analysis, documentation, and CR verification, collaborating with global teams and applying statistical methods to improve quality. This is an on-site engineering position with exposure to automotive-related validation environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited university.
• Strong academic foundation in systems engineering, product validation, testing methodologies, or related engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute component, subsystem, and system-level verification and validation plans based on technical requirements and stakeholder inputs.
• Support creation and maintenance of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documentation and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Perform requirement analysis and derive test cases using techniques such as Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Equivalence Class (EC) testing, and risk-based methodologies.
• Conduct verification and validation activities using HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), and MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) environments.
• Execute and support closed-loop testing activities to validate product functionality and system performance.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Own resolution of moderately complex product, component, or system issues with guidance from senior engineers when required.
• Evaluate analytical, simulation, and physical test data to validate product capability against requirements.
• Utilize systems engineering principles to manage interfaces, requirements traceability, integration activities, and product risk.
• Support product failure mode avoidance activities, including identification of potential failure modes and mitigation strategies.
• Apply statistical methods and data-driven approaches to support engineering decisions and improve product quality.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test reports, issue logs, and validation records.
• Support change request (CR) management and verification of engineering changes.
• Use engineering tools and processes including Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, DVP&R, Integrity, Power BI, and other validation systems.
• Create and maintain test automation scripts using Python, CAPL, NI TestStand, ECU-Test, or similar tools.
• Work with communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, UDS, and related diagnostics systems.
• Coordinate testing activities with technicians, interns, or other supporting resources as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for test methodologies, tools, and validation processes.
• Collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, quality targets, and business objectives.

Skills

Product Verification & Validation

System Requirements Engineering

Systems Thinking & Integration

Test Integration & Optimization

FMEA/DFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Troubleshooting

Requirements & Test Strategy

Test Case Design (BVA/EC)

HIL/SIL/MIL Testing

Closed-Loop Testing

CAN/J1939/UDS Diagnostics

Statistical Analysis

Technical Documentation

Product Development Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Strong academic foundation in systems engineering/testing

Tools

Python Scripting

CAPL Programming

NI TestStand

ECU-Test

NI Toolchain

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Power BI

Integrity

McParts

Test Automation Frameworks

Requirements & Defect Management Tools

Job description

• Develop and execute component, subsystem, and system-level verification and validation plans based on technical requirements and stakeholder inputs.
• Support creation and maintenance of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documentation and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Perform requirement analysis and derive test cases using techniques such as Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Equivalence Class (EC) testing, and risk-based methodologies.
• Conduct verification and validation activities using HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), and MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) environments.
• Execute and support closed-loop testing activities to validate product functionality and system performance.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Own resolution of moderately complex product, component, or system issues with guidance from senior engineers when required.
• Evaluate analytical, simulation, and physical test data to validate product capability against requirements.
• Utilize systems engineering principles to manage interfaces, requirements traceability, integration activities, and product risk.
• Support product failure mode avoidance activities, including identification of potential failure modes and mitigation strategies.
• Apply statistical methods and data-driven approaches to support engineering decisions and improve product quality.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test reports, issue logs, and validation records.
• Support change request (CR) management and verification of engineering changes.
• Use engineering tools and processes including Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, DVP&R, Integrity, Power BI, and other validation systems.
• Create and maintain test automation scripts using Python, CAPL, NI TestStand, ECU-Test, or similar tools.
• Work with communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, UDS, and related diagnostics systems.
• Coordinate testing activities with technicians, interns, or other supporting resources as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for test methodologies, tools, and validation processes.
• Collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, quality targets, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute component, subsystem, and system-level verification and validation plans based on technical requirements and stakeholder inputs.
• Support creation and maintenance of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documentation and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Perform requirement analysis and derive test cases using techniques such as Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Equivalence Class (EC) testing, and risk-based methodologies.
• Conduct verification and validation activities using HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), and MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) environments.
• Execute and support closed-loop testing activities to validate product functionality and system performance.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Own resolution of moderately complex product, component, or system issues with guidance from senior engineers when required.
• Evaluate analytical, simulation, and physical test data to validate product capability against requirements.
• Utilize systems engineering principles to manage interfaces, requirements traceability, integration activities, and product risk.
• Support product failure mode avoidance activities, including identification of potential failure modes and mitigation strategies.
• Apply statistical methods and data-driven approaches to support engineering decisions and improve product quality.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test reports, issue logs, and validation records.
• Support change request (CR) management and verification of engineering changes.
• Use engineering tools and processes including Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, DVP&R, Integrity, Power BI, and other validation systems.
• Create and maintain test automation scripts using Python, CAPL, NI TestStand, ECU-Test, or similar tools.
• Work with communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, UDS, and related diagnostics systems.
• Coordinate testing activities with technicians, interns, or other supporting resources as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for test methodologies, tools, and validation processes.
• Collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, quality targets, and business objectives. li>

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university.
• Strong academic foundation in systems engineering, product validation, testing methodologies, or related engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Internship, co-op, project, research, Formula Student, Baja, or other relevant hands-on engineering experience.
• Exposure to automotive, powertrain, controls, embedded systems, electronics, or product validation environments.
• ISTQB Certification or equivalent testing certification is desirable.
• Knowledge of export control or regulatory compliance requirements may be required for some roles.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Product Verification & Validation Management
• System Requirements Engineering
• Systems Thinking and System Integration
• Product Test Integration and Optimization
• Product Failure Mode Avoidance (FMEA, DFMEA)
• Product Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Requirement Analysis and Test Strategy Development
• Test Case Design using BVA and Equivalence Classes
• HIL, SIL, and MIL Based Testing
• Closed-Loop Testing Methodologies
• CAN, J1939, UDS, and Vehicle Network Diagnostics
• Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation
• Technical Documentation and Reporting
• Product Development Execution, Monitoring, and Control

Tools & Technologies

• Python Scripting
• CAPL Programming
• NI TestStand
• ECU-Test
• NI Toolchain
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Power BI
• Integrity
• McParts
• Test Automation Frameworks
• Requirements and Defect Management Tools

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates Effectively
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Manages Complexity
• Self-Development and Continuous Learning
• Values Differences and Inclusion
• Problem Solving Mindset
• Customer Focus
• Strong Analytical Thinking

Experience

• Entry level or early career engineering professional.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, research, extracurricular engineering team experience, or up to 2 years of relevant industry experience in product development, validation, testing, embedded systems, or systems engineering.
• Experience working with testing environments, automation tools, and engineering analysis techniques is preferred.
• Exposure to verification and validation of electronic control systems, automotive systems, or embedded products is desirable.
• Familiarity with scripting, test automation, diagnostics protocols, and systems-level testing methodologies is an advantage.

Job

Engineering

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2434012

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No