Structural and Dynamic Systems Engineer - Analytical

Cummins•Seymour, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level/early-career applied science position conducts numerical computations using third-party and in-house tools to assess structural performance of components and systems. Computer-model results are used to evaluate whether designs meet customer requirements and to provide design recommendations. The role focuses on executing and improving established processes documented in local and global work instructions, Engineering Standard Work (ESW), and Design Validation Plans (DVP&R), while also developing specialized computational tools and methods to support design and validation decisions. The engineer works with Design, Thermal Sciences, Materials, and Product Validation stakeholders to deliver models and results for structural performance parameters such as motion, load, natural frequencies, stress, design margin, life, and sound power. The position applies engineering fundamentals and tool-specific knowledge to make design decisions based on numerical predictions. It owns resolution of moderately complex component, product, system, subsystem, or service problems, with technical scope and ambiguity increasing with experience. The role independently executes established processes while developing product and technology knowledge and contributing to process improvement. It may coordinate technicians or temporary student employees, and includes technical mentoring of local engineers in simulation. Located in Seymour, Indiana, this position is part of the ALDV (Analysis Led Design and Validation) team and reports to the US ALDV Team Manager. The team provides design recommendations to internal stakeholders through simulation, analysis, analytical hand calculations, and benchmarking. Work includes simulation-based evaluations, correlation of system-level models to test data, definition of analysis tasks and modeling techniques with stakeholders, assessment of appropriate model fidelity, and coordination of cross-functional simulation plans to meet program schedules. The engineer presents findings and recommendations in analysis reviews for global internal customers, develops and evaluates design iterations with stakeholders, uses CAD environments such as Creo to review and extract geometry and product information, and contributes to functional excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is designed for external early-career candidates within two years of completing their highest degree at an accredited U.S. college or university who currently reside in the continental United States. For U.S.-based roles, international students on F-1 visas must have approved CPT or OPT related to their degree before the assignment begins.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an appropriate STEM field.
Mechanical Engineering educational program.
Designed for external candidates within two years of completing their highest degree at an accredited U.S. college or university, with current residence in the continental United States.
For U.S.-based roles, F-1 visa students must have approved CPT or OPT related to their degree and authorized by their university before the assignment begins.
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in temporary student employment, such as an internship or co-op, extracurricular team activities, or as an early-career professional in a relevant technical discipline.
Experience with MS Office tools, Matlab, Python, APDL-ANSYS, FORTRAN or C programming, Windows/Linux operating systems, and desktop or remote high-performance computing systems.
Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to the discipline area may be required for select roles.
Experience or knowledge involving ANSYS, FE-Safe, GT, or AVL tools.

Responsibilities

Investigate product and system problems, understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate actions, own problem resolution, and document results with guidance from experienced team members.
Execute and improve established processes documented in work instructions, Engineering Standard Work (ESW), and Design Validation Plans (DVP&R).
Develop or use computational tools and methods to support design and validation processes and high-confidence decision-making.
Obtain input from Design, Thermal Sciences, Materials, and Product Validation, and deliver computer models and results for structural performance parameters.
Use engineering fundamentals and simulation tools to make design decisions based on numerical predictions of component and system performance.
Own problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services.
Execute established work processes independently and contribute to improvements in systems and processes.
Coordinate and direct work among technicians and/or temporary student employees when needed.
Determine component and system motion through numerical modeling and/or physical measurements; evaluate motion, vibration, friction, and wear to inform design decisions.
Determine component and system life through numerical modeling and/or physical measurements; evaluate temperatures, modes, displacements, strains, stresses, wear, and fatigue life.
Analyze technical data using statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, graphical analysis, statistical inference, analysis of variance, regression, and design of experiments.
Use or interpret computational tools and methods to predict product function against system, subsystem, and component requirements.
Solve product problems by determining assignable and systemic root causes, implementing robust data-based solutions, and recommending actions to prevent recurrence.
Define modeling, simulation, and analysis strategies appropriate to systems and their context to support quality decisions.
Define system boundaries, context, interfaces, lifecycle, linkages, and interactions; use suitable methods and models to understand and predict system behavior and recommend modifications.
Document technical knowledge and communicate it to stakeholders to support productivity and knowledge transfer.
Execute simulation-based evaluations and deliver component- and subsystem-level recommendations, leveraging the ALDV team and broader organization.
Correlate system-level models to test data.
Work with local stakeholders to define analysis tasks and appropriate modeling techniques.
Determine model fidelity appropriate to the product lifecycle and timeline, and assess the implications of simulation results.
Manage cross-functional simulation plans and influence broader project teams to deliver work efficiently and meet program schedules.
Lead analysis reviews, present results and conclusions, and recommend future actions to global internal customers.
Develop and apply simulation and design knowledge while leveraging existing product knowledge.
Develop and evaluate design iterations with stakeholders, using simulation results, product knowledge, and engineering judgment to provide vetted recommendations.
Use CAD environments such as Creo to access, review, and extract geometry and product information for analysis and design decisions.
Contribute to development projects, functional excellence initiatives, and continuous improvement within the ALDV group.
Provide technical mentoring to local engineers in simulation.
Collaborate, communicate effectively, make timely decisions, drive results, pursue self-development, and value differing perspectives.