Lead Mechatronics Engineer – Chassis Systems

Cummins Talent Acquisition; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an experienced Mechatronics Engineer – Chassis Systems for our Advanced Engineering team in Troy, MI. You will shape ideas into viable concepts, define system architectures, and drive early-stage development across steering, braking, and axle systems.

You will transform product and market needs into clear, traceable technical requirements, coordinating with PLM and using Polarion for system documentation.

Qualifications

• Translate product/market requirements into clear, actionable technical requirements.
• Use Polarion to manage requirements, traceability, and system documentation.
• Collaborate with PLM to ensure proper flow-down of requirements to subsystem teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in ideation and conceptualization of sensing and mechatronic solutions for drivetrain, braking, and steering systems.
• Perform analytical assessment of leading concepts.
• Lead concept generation including design and early prototype creation.
• Coordinate with software controls and electronics teams to ensure system-level alignment and interface definitions.
• Provide hardware and sensing details to support software development and system modeling.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams for robust integration.
• Define prototype needs and lead early build/test activities.
• Conduct bench, dyno, and vehicle testing to evaluate sensing concepts and performance.
• Troubleshoot integration issues across mechanical, electrical, and system domains.
• Engage suppliers to evaluate sensing technologies and integration requirements.
• Support supplier selection and technical reviews for sensors, ECUs, and mechatronic components.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on new technology initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers in systems thinking and requirements development.
• Contribute to long-term product strategy by identifying sensing/mechatronic opportunities.

Skills

Systems thinking

Leadership

Requirements development

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical direction

Tools

Polarion

PLM

Job description

Cummins is seeking an experienced Mechatronics Engineer – Chassis Systems for our Advanced Engineering team in Troy, MI. You will shape ideas into viable concepts, define system architectures, and drive early-stage development across steering, braking, and axle systems.

You will transform product and market needs into clear, traceable technical requirements, coordinating with PLM and using Polarion for system documentation.