Electronic Systems Product Specialist

Cummins•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking an Electronic Systems Product Specialist in Seattle, Washington. The role supports the design and development of HEV Kit Systems within First Mode, a Cummins business focused on next-generation hybrid solutions for industrial mining applications. As part of the Electrical Engineering team, the specialist contributes to innovative hardware systems from concept through validation and works across electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines throughout ideation, design, testing, integration, and implementation. The position is part of a small, agile, collaborative team where initiative, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration are valued. The specialist develops advanced engine control strategies to improve performance, fuel economy, emissions compliance, and product robustness; leads investigations into complex system integration challenges; translates stakeholder and product requirements into electronic hardware and software solutions; and carries out verification and validation to reduce technical risk and ensure production readiness. The role also uses data analysis, modeling, simulation, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to inform engineering decisions, resolve problems, shape technical direction, and support innovation in existing and emerging powertrain technologies. Mentoring engineers and contributing to continuous improvement are also part of the position. Occasional travel to a testing facility near Seattle and limited international customer travel may be required. Relocation assistance is not currently offered, although it may be considered for a highly qualified candidate whose skills and experience closely match the requirements. The salary range is described as a good-faith estimate; the final offer will be determined in consideration of relevant factors, including qualifications and experience. No specific salary figures are provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an appropriate STEM field, or equivalent, is required.
Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required.
Demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including translating complex data, modeling outputs, and physical system behavior into practical engineering solutions.
Experience leading technical investigations, making sound engineering decisions, and delivering results in complex development environments.
Ability to collaborate across engineering, product, manufacturing, and testing teams and influence technical direction.
Strong communication skills and systems thinking across the product development and validation lifecycle.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Willingness to travel occasionally to testing facilities and customer locations as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

A relevant postgraduate Master's degree may be required for select roles.
Knowledge of MS Office tools.
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.
Proficiency with engineering design and analysis tools such as Altium, Creo Schematic, Zuken, LTSpice, and MATLAB/Simulink, or similar platforms.
Ability to solve complex problems spanning electrical, mechanical, and integrated system domains.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving development environments.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across multiple engineering disciplines.
Ability to take ownership of projects, maintain organized work practices, and drive deliverables with minimal supervision.
Effective written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Adaptable, innovative, and solutions-oriented mindset, with an interest in developing advanced hybrid technologies.
Experience supporting testing, validation, integration, and implementation activities for complex engineering systems.

Responsibilities

Develop engine control strategies that improve performance, fuel economy, emissions compliance, and product robustness.
Lead investigations and resolution of complex system integration challenges to improve product reliability and customer outcomes.
Translate stakeholder and product requirements into electronic hardware and software solutions for next-generation engine programs.
Execute validation and verification activities to reduce technical risk and ensure system readiness for production.
Analyze large-scale datasets to support engineering decisions and accelerate problem resolution.
Identify opportunities to improve existing technologies and support emerging powertrain solutions.
Influence technical direction through modeling, simulation, testing, and collaboration across engineering disciplines.
Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to HEV Kit Systems hardware development from concept through validation.
Support product development phases including ideation, design, testing, integration, and implementation.
Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines to solve technical challenges.
Support testing, validation, integration, and implementation activities for complex engineering systems.