Customer Engineering Product Specialist

Cummins Inc.; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Shoreview, MN is seeking a Customer Engineering Product Specialist to drive integration of advanced power solutions and collaborate with OEMs and cross-functional teams. You will develop electrical diagrams in AutoCAD and ensure proper installation and validation of systems.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and identifying opportunities to improve safety, performance, and value for customers in energy systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM field required.
• Master's degree may be required for select roles.
• Export controls/licensing awareness may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of advanced power solutions (microgrids, BESS, PV, gensets, switchgear).
• Collaborate with OEMs and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into designs.
• Develop electrical single-line diagrams and layouts using AutoCAD.
• Ensure products are correctly applied, installed, and validated for performance.
• Serve as technical liaison and guide installation requirements.
• Mentor engineers and drive complex projects and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, performance, and value.

Skills

Application engineering

System integration

Product optimization

Electrical power systems

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

Master's degree (optional for select roles)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a talented Customer Engineering Product Specialist to join our Cummins Inc. team in Shoreview, MN.

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

• Lead the integration of advanced power solutions, including microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), fuel cells, PV systems, generator sets, and switchgear, to deliver reliable and optimized customer solutions.
• Collaborate with OEM customers and cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into effective product and system designs.
• Develop electrical single-line diagrams and integrated system layouts using AutoCAD to support successful project execution.
• Drive machine and system optimization by ensuring products are correctly applied, installed, and validated to meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for customers, providing guidance on product integration, installation requirements, and complex issue resolution.
• Champion customer needs throughout product development, influencing design decisions and ensuring the voice of the customer is reflected in engineering solutions.
• Advance innovation by identifying opportunities to improve system safety, performance, cost efficiency, and overall customer value.
• Mentor and support engineers and technical team members while providing leadership on complex projects and critical engineering initiatives.

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

• Demonstrated expertise in application engineering, system integration, and product optimization within complex electrical, power generation, or energy systems environments.
• Strong ability to interpret customer requirements, manage technical complexity, and deliver practical, high-quality solutions that drive business and customer success.
• Proven capability to build trusted relationships, communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and influence project outcomes.
• Experience utilizing analytical problem-solving methodologies, engineering tools, and data-driven decision-making to improve product performance and resolve technical challenges.
• Ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and operate independently while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies

• Preferred experience designing and integrating microgrid systems that incorporate BESS, fuel cells, photovoltaic (PV) systems, generator sets, switchgear, and microgrid controllers.
• Preferred proficiency with AutoCAD for developing electrical single-line diagrams and integrated power system designs.
• Preferred knowledge of electrical and electronic system architecture, including inverters, converters, controllers, networking, and data acquisition systems.
• Preferred familiarity with third-party control and power management platforms such as Deif and ComAp.
• Utilize engineering tools and processes, including Analysis Led Design (ALD), installation quality practices, and technical specification management, to support informed decision-making and system optimization.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus, resourcefulness, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges while delivering results.
• Build collaborative relationships across engineering, product development, sales, marketing, and customer teams to support successful project execution and long-term business growth.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer to less experienced engineers and project contributors.

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 - Entry Level

Min Salary $100000

Max Salary $150000

ReqID 2437944

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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