Electronic Controls Systems Specialist (Mechatronics)

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking an Electronic Systems Controls Technical Specialist to lead high-performance control development for engines and power systems.

You will translate customer needs into robust control strategies, calibrations, and diagnostics, while collaborating across systems software and hardware teams to deliver reliable, optimized solutions. The role emphasizes rigorous problem-solving, data-driven validation, and lifecycle support from modeling to testing, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Controls Engineering is required.
• Experience with test cells, vehicle and bench testing, HIL/SIL testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance control systems for engines, powertrains, and power systems.
• Translate requirements into technical controls strategies and diagnostics.
• Improve product quality by investigating issues and documenting solutions.
• Support full controls development lifecycle: spec, modeling, calibration, testing, verification.
• Enhance diagnostic capabilities with fault-detection algorithms.
• Drive improvements in engineering processes and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Build technical ownership by leading projects and coordinating testing.

Skills

Controls engineering

Mechatronics

Systems engineering

Data-driven problem solving

Technical communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Controls Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

GT-POWER

HIL/SIL testing

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking an Electronic Systems Controls Technical Specialist to lead high-performance control development for engines and power systems.

You will translate customer needs into robust control strategies, calibrations, and diagnostics, while collaborating across systems software and hardware teams to deliver reliable, optimized solutions. The role emphasizes rigorous problem-solving, data-driven validation, and lifecycle support from modeling to testing, with