Combustion and Emissions Systems Engineer

Cummins•Columbus, OH

About The Position

This entry-level/early-career engineering role applies thermal and fluid science to combustion and emissions systems. The engineer uses analytical and experimental methods to investigate system and component performance, understand causal mechanisms, and develop recommendations and technical content that support product architecture and design decisions. The work contributes to effective, competitive, and environmentally friendly products. The position supports product development and compliance through engineering analysis, engine and vehicle emissions and OBD testing, compliance data analysis, and root-cause investigations. The role includes two one-year rotations across a combination of OBD Compliance Test, Emissions Compliance Test, and Compliance Data Analysis teams. Participants gain experience in product compliance, regulatory certification, and engineering analytics, combining hands-on laboratory and test-cell work with field vehicle data analysis. They also develop data-processing, visualization, and automation tools and training. The engineer works with stakeholders across engineering, projects, manufacturing, and suppliers; contributes to project decisions; and independently executes established processes while developing product and technology knowledge. The position may involve coordinating technicians or temporary student employees, with minimal direct people management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an appropriate STEM field.
Entry-level/early-career professional; U.S. Early Careers eligibility specifies completion of the highest degree within two years and current residence in the continental United States.
For F-1 visa students in U.S.-based roles, approved CPT or OPT related to the degree and authorized by the university is required before the assignment begins.
Experience with Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis, visualization, or automation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in interpreting engineering data.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn through hands-on testing and data-driven engineering.
Ability to apply combustion and emissions science, fluid dynamics and heat transfer, and thermodynamics and energy-conversion principles.
Ability to apply statistical methods, product simulation and analysis, product problem-solving, requirements engineering, systems thinking, and product verification and validation.
Ability to use or develop technical documentation and contribute to product-development execution and controls-related engineering work.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in temporary student employment, such as an internship or co-op, extracurricular team activities, or early-career work in a relevant technical discipline.
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Understanding of controls, diagnostics, or statistics.
Knowledge of MS Office tools.
Preferred educational background in Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is also considered.

Responsibilities

Investigate product, system, technology, and test-result problems related to thermal and fluid sciences; identify causal mechanisms, recommend actions, own problem resolution, and document findings.
Perform engine and vehicle emissions and OBD compliance testing.
Analyze engineering and compliance data to support product certification and engineering decisions.
Develop data-processing, visualization, and automation tools and training.
Use analytical, simulation, and experimental methods to assess system and component performance and support design, feasibility, architecture, and optimization decisions.
Apply and support improvement of product-development and engineering processes, standards, practices, and tools.
Obtain stakeholder input, negotiate as needed, and communicate information and recommendations to support project decisions and further analysis.
Make day-to-day project decisions involving analysis, testing, and stakeholder communication.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and contribute to team goals.
Coordinate and direct work among technicians and/or temporary student employees when needed.
Apply product failure-mode avoidance, problem-solving, requirements engineering, systems thinking, and verification and validation practices.
Document technical knowledge and results to support effective communication and knowledge transfer.