Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineer

Cummins•Columbus, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level/early-career applied science position applies and advances thermal and fluid science methods to assess the performance and architecture of systems and components. The work uses analytical and experimental approaches to inform decisions and produce technical content supporting effective, competitive, and environmentally friendly products. The role focuses on executing new-product-development tests for Cummins engine platforms in standard dynamometer test cells, including running CVS, RTE, or development test cells. The test operation is described as 24/7/365. The position is onsite with flexibility and is approximately 60% onsite. The usual time on this team is roughly two years before transitioning to another role outside the group. The experience may provide a foundation for a future role in CPE. The engineer investigates thermal- and fluid-science problems, identifies causal mechanisms, recommends actions, owns problem resolution with guidance as needed, and documents results. They use relevant analysis, simulation, testing, calibration, and data tools; collaborate with technical and project stakeholders; and provide recommendations for project decisions, further analysis, design optimization, feasibility studies, and architecture definition. The role independently executes established processes while continuing to develop product and technology knowledge and contributing to process improvement. It involves minimal direct people management, though it may include coordinating technicians or temporary student employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an appropriate STEM field is required.
Educational programs listed: Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Entry-level/early-career professional; for U.S. exempt early-career eligibility, candidates must be within two years of completing their highest degree at an accredited U.S. college or university and currently reside in the continental U.S.
F-1 visa students applying to U.S.-based roles must have approved CPT or OPT before the assignment begins; authorization must relate to their degree and be approved by their university.
The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Ability to work onsite with flexibility; the role is described as approximately 60% onsite.
The role involves running CVS, RTE, or development test cells on a 24/7/365 basis.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in temporary student employment, such as an internship or co-op, extracurricular team activities, or early-career work in a relevant technical discipline.
Knowledge of MS Office tools.
A relevant postgraduate master's degree may be required for select roles.

Responsibilities

Investigate product, system, and technology problems related to thermal and fluid sciences; understand causal mechanisms, recommend actions, resolve problems, and document results.
Execute new-product-development tests for engine platforms in standard dynamometer test cells, including CVS, RTE, or development test cells.
Apply analytical, experimental, modeling, and simulation methods to predict thermal, fluid, and energy-conversion system performance.
Use and support the improvement of engineering processes, standards, and tools related to thermal and fluid sciences.
Gather input from stakeholders and communicate information and recommendations to support project decisions, further analysis, design optimization, feasibility studies, and architecture definition.
Make day-to-day project decisions related to analysis, testing, and stakeholder communication.
Own resolution of moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or service problems, with complexity increasing as experience is gained.
Independently execute established work processes and systems, develop product and technology knowledge, and contribute to system and process improvements.
Coordinate and direct work among technicians or temporary student employees when needed.
Apply failure-mode avoidance, product problem solving, requirements engineering, systems thinking, statistical methods, technical documentation, product development execution, and control-system design principles.
Collaborate with others, communicate effectively, make timely decisions, drive results, pursue self-development, and value differing perspectives.