Application Engineer

Cummins Arabia; Dammam; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engine industry is seeking a skilled Application Engineer to coordinate product development and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have experience in Application Engineering and a strong background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with a focus on product execution and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Application Engineering / Service Engineering role.
• Experience with commissioning Cummins or equivalent HMLD and HHP engines.
• Training in Cummins AE Basics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gather input from stakeholders to inform quality product decisions.
• Lead small business impact projects or own complex components.
• Provide ongoing technical support to clients.

Skills

Product development execution

Product problem solving

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

INSITE

CALTERM

Job description

Job Summary: This product-focused position performs established technical tasks at the sub-system and/or component level for current and future products within a given business unit or corporate area. This involves work across many steps in the product life cycle. As this role is product-centered, the individual often acts as a central point of coordination and decision-making among product line engineers, customer teams, systems engineers, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing.

Main Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in Application Engineering / Service Engineering role
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with commissioning Cummins or equivalent HMLD and HHP engines for various markets such as Automotive, Industrial, Marine (preferred)
• Proficiency in Cummins diagnostic tools like INSITE and CALTERM for electronic engine platforms (preferred)
• Training in Cummins AE Basics is advantageous
• Experience with Marine, Oil & Gas, Automotive, industrial applications of Diesel and gas engines

Key Responsibilities:

1. Gather input from stakeholders to inform quality product decisions.
2. Apply academic knowledge and experience to make decisions that advance projects without compromising quality.
3. Utilize and improve processes like Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, and FIRG, and tools such as 7-step problem solving and design review checklists.
4. Lead small business impact projects or own complex components, products, systems, or services with accountability.
5. Execute work processes independently while developing technical knowledge.
6. Develop and improve work processes within a discipline.
7. Coordinate work among technicians and interns, and transfer knowledge to less experienced engineers.
8. Provide technical support and influence project direction.
9. Operate as a specialist within the team.
10. Design and develop software architectures and applications to meet client needs.
11. Test and implement applications successfully.
12. Provide ongoing technical support to clients.
13. Understand client requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Core Competencies include:

• Product development execution, monitoring, and control
• Product failure mode avoidance
• Product function modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Product interface management and integration
• Product problem solving
• Product verification and validation management
• System requirements engineering
• Technical documentation
• Building networks and effective communication
• Decision quality and driving results
• Managing complexity and resourcefulness
• Valuing differences
• Design and application of open/closed loop controls
• Product configuration and change management
• Mechanical design of systems and specifications