Project Engineer - Technical Specialist

Cummins•Shoreview, MN

10d•$88,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Technical Specialist to join its Engineering team at its Shoreview, Minnesota facility. The role serves as a senior technical liaison between Cummins and OEM partners, translating customer needs into product requirements and guiding product integration across new product development programs. The engineer develops technical specifications, advises on design configurations, supports correct product application, and helps validate prototype machine performance and installation quality. The position also provides expert technical guidance to customer teams and internal partners on specifications, product changes, installation issues, and advanced inquiries. It leads customer-focused initiatives, mentors less experienced engineers, supports knowledge transfer, and independently leads complex components, systems, or projects while driving process improvements and shaping technical direction. The work involves power-system equipment and integration, including switchgear, generator sets, transfer switches, controls, protective relaying, industrial communications, and engineering drawings. The role applies analytical methods such as modeling, simulation, and structured problem solving to support design decisions, resolve technical issues, and improve product performance. The employee must follow Cummins and site-specific safety requirements. The position is at the Cummins facility in Shoreview, MN; the posting does not specify workplace type, work schedule, or salary figures.

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 is required.
Demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision-making.
Strong expertise in machine integration, product application support, and installation quality.
Advanced analytical capability, including modeling, simulation, and structured problem-solving methods.
Ability to build relationships with OEMs and internal partners and communicate technical information clearly to different audiences.
Understanding of low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear designs, functionality, and typical configurations.
Knowledge of medium-sized diesel and gas generator sets from 19 kW to 4 MW and foundational understanding of generator set controls.
Proficiency with features and external control methods of automatic transfer switches used in power systems.
Understanding of power-system architecture and common incoming-distribution components in industrial and commercial facilities.
Ability to interpret and review project plans and specifications.
Experience with system control components in paralleling applications and basic ability to interpret Allen-Bradley and Schneider PLC code.
Understanding of industrial communication network hardware and protocols, including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, and BACnet; ability to assist with managed Ethernet switch configuration and apply fundamental Ethernet principles.
Ability to interpret Elevation, Plan-View, One-Line, Three-Line, Schematic, Interconnect, and Riser drawings, and use AutoCAD Electrical to create or update drawings as needed.
Ability to evaluate power-system operating sequences, explain functionality based on written sequences of operation, and anticipate common first-level failures and their impacts.
Knowledge of power-system protective relaying principles and related hardware.
Must follow Cummins safety policies and procedures and applicable site-specific safety requirements.
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.
A relevant post-graduate (Master's) degree may be required for select roles.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical liaison between Cummins and OEM partners, communicating customer needs, product requirements, and integration expectations throughout new product development programs.
Develop technical specifications, guide design configurations, and ensure Cummins products are correctly applied across customer applications.
Use processes and tools such as Installation Quality Assurance, COLS, Advisor, ALD, and Six Sigma to strengthen product performance and installation quality.
Build collaborative relationships with customer technical teams and provide guidance on specifications, product changes, installation issues, and advanced technical inquiries.
Translate customer feedback into actionable product requirements and advocate for customer and market needs during design reviews and development cycles.
Validate prototype machine performance and ensure installations meet Cummins standards.
Lead customer-focused initiatives, mentor less experienced engineers, and support knowledge transfer across the team.
Independently lead complex components, systems, or projects, drive process improvements, and shape technical direction within the discipline.
Apply technical expertise in machine integration, product application support, and installation quality to meet customer performance, reliability, and quality expectations.
Use modeling, simulation, and structured problem-solving methods to influence design decisions, resolve complex technical issues, and prevent recurrence of product problems.
Communicate clearly with OEMs and internal partners, manage technical discussions, and provide accurate engineering data, documentation, and guidance.
Make sound decisions, manage resources effectively, value diverse perspectives, and drive outcomes in dynamic, high-visibility environments.
Understand and support switchgear, generator sets, generator controls, automatic transfer switches, power-system architecture, paralleling applications, industrial communication networks, and protective relaying.
Interpret project plans, specifications, operating sequences, and engineering drawings; create or update drawings using AutoCAD Electrical as needed.
Follow Cummins safety policies and procedures and site-specific safety requirements, applying the most stringent standards.