Combustion and Emissions Systems Technical Specialist

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks a Combustion and Emissions Systems Technical Specialist to lead analysis and decisions across combustion, emissions, and thermal systems. You will apply tools like GT-Power and Fluent to support design optimization and verification, while coordinating with engineers and technicians.

You will guide stakeholders, advance process improvements, and deliver reliable, data-driven solutions in a fast-paced environment at Cummins’ on-site facility in Columbus.

Qualifications

• Interpret and predict combustion system performance using modeling tools and experiments.
• Ability to analyze and guide design optimization and feasibility studies.
• Lead complex components and offer technical direction with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent projects or complex components with ambiguity and accountability.
• Execute and improve work processes across a functional discipline.
• Coordinate with technicians and student staff to transfer knowledge.

Skills

Combustion principles

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Product Failure Mode Avoidance

Function modeling

Product problem solving

Systems thinking

Stakeholder communication

Decision quality

Drive results

Complexity management

Open/Closed loop control design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree relevant to discipline

Tools

GT-Power

Fluent

Converge

Concerto

CyberApps

CDAT

Calterm

DARTS

Emissions data system

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Combustion and Emissions Systems Technical Specialist to join our Cummins Inc. team in Columbus, IN.

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

• Obtain input and negotiate with stakeholders, such as team members, engineers from other teams, technical managers, project leaders, product and manufacturing engineers, and supplier partners and deliver information, guidance, and recommendations to support and/or make project decisions, or to provide input related to further analysis, design optimization, feasibility studies, or architecture definition.

• Make decisions in the areas of short-term project details, such as conducting analysis, testing, and communication with stakeholders that impact and support the successful progression of projects at an impact level that is higher than for a senior or lead engineer.

• Apply and improve processes such as Pre Program Planning, (PPP), Product Preceding Technology, (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), or Value Package Change, (VPC), Engineering Standard Work, (ESW), Functional Excellence Practice (FEP) and tools related to thermal and fluid sciences such as GT-Power, Fluent, Converge, Concerto, CyberApps (virtual application model), Cummins Data Analysis Tool (CDAT), Mach, test data calculation, DARTS, test data storage, Calterm, Electronic Control Module (ECM) calibration tool, Emissions data system, Integrity, and ACCEPTS ECM in-loop test bench required to support the processes and enable high quality decision making.

• Provide independent leadership of smaller business impact projects or ownership of complex components, products, systems or services with greater elements of ambiguity over the senior or lead engineer level and with full accountability to the project team.

• Deliver independent execution of established and emerging work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge.

• Lead the development and improvement of work processes and systems across a functional discipline area within a business unit site.

• Coordinate and direct work amongst technicians and temporary student employees, assist in the transfer of knowledge to lesser experienced engineers through either indirect (scope of influence) or direct management of a small, local group of engineers.

• Provide support and guidance to influence technical direction within a project team and continue to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role. Operates as a recognized specialist in a discipline or product area within the immediate team.

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

• Apply Principles of Combustion and Emissions Science - Interpret and predict the performance of combustion systems by leveraging a quantitative and intuitive comprehension of the conversion of chemical energy to heat by reacting a fuel with an oxidizer, the formation of exhaust pollutants, modeling tools, controls, and experimental tools to answer key questions about the system or component.

• Apply Principles of Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer - Interpret and predict the performance of fluid and thermal systems by leveraging a quantitative and intuitive comprehension of the flow of liquids and gases, the transfer of thermal energy between elements of a system, and the application of modeling and experimental tools, to answer key questions about the system or component.

• Apply Principles of Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion Systems - Interpret and predict the performance of energy conversion systems such as IC engines, gas turbines, fuel cells, and batteries, by leveraging a quantitative and intuitive comprehension of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, modeling tools, controls, and experimental tools to answer key questions about the system or component.

• Product Failure Mode Avoidance - Mitigate potential product failure modes, by identifying interfaces, functions, functional requirements, interactions, control factors, noise factors, and prioritized potential failure modes and potential failure causes for the system of interest to effectively and efficiently improve the reliability of Cummins’ products.

• Product Function Modeling, Simulation and Analysis - Impact product design decisions through the utilization and/or interpretation of computational tools and methods that predict the capability of a product's function relative to its system, sub-system and/or component level requirements.

• Product Problem Solving - Solve product problems using a process that protects the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; andidentifies the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence.

• System Requirements Engineering - Use appropriate methods and tools to translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements to which designs are developed; establish acceptance criteria for the system of interest through analysis, allocation and negotiation; tracks the status of requirements throughout the system lifecycle; assess the impact of changes to system requirements on project scope, schedule, and resources; creates and maintains information linkages to related artifacts.

• Systems Thinking - Define the system of interest by drawing the boundaries, identifying its context within its environment, its interfaces, and that it has a lifecycle to aid in planning the problem statement, scope and deliverables; analyze linkages and interactions between elements that comprise the system of interest by using appropriate methods, models and integration of outcomes to understand the system, predict its behavior and devise modifications to it in order to produce the desired effects.

• Build networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

• Communicate effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Drive results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Manage complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• Design and Application of Open/Closed Loop Controls - Specify software features that interact with mechanical, hydraulic, chemical and electronic systems to deliver desired system states;specify control system architectures which include appropriate measurements, correct actuation, and algorithms for Cummins' products; configure and/or understand open/closed loop feedback controls features and the system interactions between hardware and software in Cummins' products.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent bachelor's degree in engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.

• Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.

• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.

• Support product certification work including deterioration factor testing, system aging tests for OBD demonstrations, certification tests, and product AECD documentation.

• Analyze field testing data to assess product performance, emissions compliance margin and OBD capability.

• Provide calibration tuning and emissions compliance guidance to performance development engineers.

• Coordinate emissions transparency testing, OBD Impact assessments for hardware, software or calibration changes with Combustion Performance and Emissions (CPE) teams.

• Provide support to product Emissions Features Design Review process and coordinates emissions feature E/D/L/P phase progression work with performance teams.

Compensation:

• 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.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2439239

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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