The posting
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Electronic Systems Product Specialist to join our Cummins Inc. team in Seattle, WA.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Develop advanced engine control strategies that improve performance, fuel economy, emissions compliance, and product robustness.
- Lead investigation and resolution of complex system integration challenges to enhance product reliability and customer outcomes.
- Translate stakeholder and product requirements into effective electronic hardware and software solutions for next-generation engine programs.
- Execute validation and verification activities that reduce technical risk and ensure system readiness for production.
- Analyze large-scale datasets to support data-driven engineering decisions and accelerate problem resolution.
- Drive innovation in controls development by identifying opportunities to improve existing technologies and support emerging powertrain solutions.
- Influence technical direction through modeling, simulation, testing, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen technical capabilities and engineering processes.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex data, modeling outputs, and physical system behavior into practical engineering solutions.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical investigations, making sound engineering decisions, and delivering results in highly complex development environments.
- Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, product, manufacturing, and testing teams while effectively influencing technical direction.
- Strong communication skills paired with systems-thinking, enabling successful execution across the full product development and validation lifecycle.
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
Qualifications
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:
This role supports the design and development of HEV Kit Systems within First Mode, a Cummins business focused on delivering next-generation hybrid solutions for industrial mining applications. As part of the Electrical Engineering team, you will contribute to the development of innovative hardware systems from concept through validation, helping bring advanced technologies to market. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will partner across electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines to solve complex technical challenges and support all phases of product development, including ideation, design, testing, integration, and implementation. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a small, agile team where initiative, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration are highly valued. Occasional travel to a testing facility near Seattle, WA, and limited international customer travel may be required.
- Preferred experience designing and developing electrical hardware systems through the full product development lifecycle, from concept to validation.
- Strong understanding of electronics, power electronics, and electrical engineering first principles.
- Preferred proficiency with engineering design and analysis tools such as Altium, Creo Schematic, Zuken, LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, and similar platforms.
- Ability to solve complex problems that span electrical, mechanical, and integrated system domains.
- Demonstrated capability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving development environments.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to partner across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Proven ability to take ownership of projects, maintain organized work practices, and drive deliverables with minimal supervision.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Adaptable, innovative, and solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for developing advanced hybrid technologies.
- Preferred experience supporting testing, validation, integration, and implementation activities for complex engineering systems.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to testing facilities and customer locations as business needs require.
- Relocation assistance is not currently being offered for this position. However, if we identify a highly qualified candidate whose skills and experience closely align with the position requirements, we may consider relocation.
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.
About Us
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
