Combustion and Emissions Systems Technical Specialists #NC057

PowerToFly; North Carolina; On-site; USD 112,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to advance combustion and emissions science in an on-site role at Whitakers, NC.

You will leverage GT-Power, Fluent, and other tools to model energy conversion systems including engines, gas turbines, and energy storage devices. Required are an advanced degree and hands-on experience in thermal-fluid sciences with a focus on combustion, with an emphasis on problem solving, systems thinking, and rigorous requirements engineering.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Systems Engineering, or related field with 3 years’ experience in Thermal/Fluid/Emissions engineering.
• Or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience in Thermal/Fluid/Emissions engineering.
• Experience in GT-Power, hardware-in-the-loop testing and related tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Apply 7-Step Product Problem Solving to determine assignable cause and prevent recurrence.
• Lead Systems Requirements Engineering and establish system acceptance criteria.
• Support on-site engineering with Cummins systems including IC engines and energy conversion devices.

Skills

Thermal and Fluid Sciences

Combustion and Emissions Science

Systems Thinking

Education

Master's in Mechanical/Automotive/Systems Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Automotive/Systems Engineering

Tools

GT-Power

Fluent

Converge

Concerto

Job description

Utilize advanced core competencies of thermal and fluid sciences in the specialized areas of combustion and emissions science to answer key questions about the performance and architecture of a system or component. Utilize extensive knowledge of Combustion and Emissions Science to 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. Lead processes including Value Package Introduction (VPI), Value Package Change (VPC), Engineering Standard Work (ESW), emissions data system, hardware-in-the-loop testing and tools related to thermal and fluid sciences such as GT-Power, Fluent, Converge, and Concerto to support the processes and enable high quality decision making. Interpret and predict the performance of energy conversion systems such as IC engines, gas turbines, fuel cells, and batteries. Solve system and product issues by using the 7-Step Product Problem Solving Process to determine assignable cause, implement robust, data-based solutions, and identify system root causes in order to recommend actions to prevent problem reoccurrence. Translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements to which designs are developed through extensive use of Systems Requirements Engineering. Establish acceptance criteria for the system of interest through analysis, allocation and negotiation, and track the status of requirements throughout the system lifecycle. Define system of interest by drawing 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. Participate in Systems Thinking in order to predict system behavior and devise modifications in order to produce the desired effects.

Positions require a Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Systems Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Thermal and Fluid Science, Mechanical, Combustion, Systems or Emissions Engineer, or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Systems Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Thermal and Fluid Science, Mechanical, Combustion, Systems or Emissions Engineer, or related position. Experience to include: Thermal and fluid sciences; Combustion and Emissions Science; Value Package Introduction (VPI); Value Package Change (VPC); Engineering Standard Work (ESW); Hardware-in-the-loop testing; GT-Power and Concerto; Energy conversion systems; 7-Step Product Problem Solving Process; Systems Requirements Engineering; Systems Thinking to predict system behavior.

Start Date of Posting : 9/10/26

End Date of Posting: 9/25/26

Position: ON SITE

Location: Whitakers, NC

*Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum

$111,654 - $128,400

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2436290

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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