Product Functional Test Technology Specialist

Cummins•Stoughton, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Product Functional Test Technology Specialist to support engineering operations in Stoughton, Wisconsin. The role is based in a laboratory containing seven engine test cells and involves leading day-to-day operations and engineering support for one or more cells, delivering critical test data to functional partners, and ensuring that lab operations effectively support product development and testing. The specialist selects and develops test methods, equipment, instrumentation, software, and data collection techniques to assess product performance against engineering requirements. The role also focuses on laboratory safety, measurement and data quality, test-system reliability, and compliance. The successful candidate will lead capital and continuous-improvement projects, develop test methods and training, and investigate test-method and equipment failures. They will work across engineering teams and with external vendors, provide technical guidance and mentorship, and may manage or coach lab operations co-ops and interns as part of their development. This is an onsite, Monday-through-Friday position because of its operational responsibilities, with flexibility for occasional work from home. The job may require licensing related to export controls or sanctions regulations. Compensation is not specified.

Requirements

Demonstrated aptitude.
An associate degree or certification in an appropriate STEM field, or equivalent, is required.
Prior Senior or Lead Engineer-equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline is required.
A demonstrated track record of technical problem-solving and quality decision-making.
Prior aftertreatment knowledge or work experience is required.
The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday due to the operational nature of the role.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline may be required for select roles.
Knowledge of MS Office tools.
Diesel engine and emissions knowledge.
Interest or aptitude in Linux/Cyflex coding.
Mechanical and hand-tools aptitude.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of an engine test cell and deliver critical data to functional partners.
Select suitable test methods, equipment, and data collection techniques to evaluate product performance against engineering requirements.
Design and optimize test systems by integrating equipment, instrumentation, software, and support infrastructure for reliable, accurate, repeatable results.
Identify equipment-related hazards, assess risks, implement safeguards, and maintain safe laboratory operations in compliance with relevant standards and practices.
Lead capital projects exceeding $25,000 for laboratory improvements and measurement or test equipment.
Identify and lead continuous-improvement projects, including 6S, measurement assurance, measurement systems analyses, test-method development, and training development.
Lead test-method and test-equipment failure investigations (FIRGs).
Apply measurement science, data-quality practices, structured problem-solving, communication, and project-management skills to complex technical work.
Mentor and train engineers, co-ops, technicians, and other team members; support knowledge sharing and technical development.
Coordinate and direct technicians, student employees, and engineering resources.
Provide expert technical recommendations, support standardization, and contribute to technical strategy and innovation.
Collaborate with engineering functional teams, EBU, product engineers, validation teams, equipment suppliers, and external vendors.
Develop and improve work processes, systems, and best practices to increase engineering efficiency, consistency, and scalability.