Electronic Systems Technical Specialist - Hardware

Cummins • Columbus, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Electronic Systems Technical Specialist – Hardware to join our team specializing in engineering for our Cummins’ business in Columbus, IN.

Requirements

• Diagnosing root causes
• Applying structured problem-solving methods
• Documenting outcomes
• Worst-case analysis
• Simulation
• DFMEA/PFMEA
• FTA
• Requirements analysis
• Collaborating closely with electronic suppliers and application engineering teams
• Reviewing and guiding less-experienced developers’ and testers’ work
• Navigating ambiguity
• Owning outcomes end-to-end
• Coordinating technicians and student engineers
• Transferring knowledge
• Influencing technical direction
• Continuously deepening expertise in the discipline or product area

Responsibilities

• Own and resolve complex electronic hardware issues by diagnosing root causes, applying structured problem-solving methods, and documenting outcomes to prevent recurrence and improve product reliability.
• Drive robust hardware design and validation through disciplined application of worst-case analysis, simulation, DFMEA/PFMEA, FTA, and requirements analysis to balance cost, performance, and quality.
• Deliver high-quality prototype hardware by collaborating closely with electronic suppliers and application engineering teams, ensuring designs meet specifications and are ready for downstream integration.
• Influence critical design decisions across requirements, architecture, and validation testing that directly impact unit cost, functionality, manufacturability, and delivery timelines.
• Raise engineering rigor and reuse by reviewing and guiding less-experienced developers’ and testers’ work to ensure designs are robust, efficient, and scalable.
• Lead components and smaller projects independently—navigating ambiguity, owning outcomes end-to-end, and remaining fully accountable to project teams and stakeholders.
• Improve hardware development processes and tools by leading enhancements within the discipline, strengthening consistency, efficiency, and technical excellence across the site or business unit.
• Act as a technical leader and specialist—coordinating technicians and student engineers, transferring knowledge, influencing technical direction, and continuously deepening expertise in the discipline or product area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed