Product Engineer

Cummins Inc.

Posted 14 days ago

Full Time

Charleston Township, Michigan

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Product Engineer will drive data-driven product decisions and lead cross-functional design integration to develop robust mechanical systems. They are responsible for advancing product reliability, managing system requirements, and delivering technical excellence through validation and collaboration.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field, with a strong understanding of mechanical design, analysis, and validation for transmission systems. You are adept at data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and possess excellent problem-solving skills to drive product reliability and quality.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Statistical Analysis

Design of Experiments

Regression Modeling

Mechanical Design

Gear Design

Shaft Design

Transmission Systems

Root Cause Analysis

MS Office

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Product Engineer to join our team in Eaton Cummins Joint Venture (ECJV): Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies in Galesburg, MI.   

This role is an employee of the Eaton Cummins Joint Venture (ECJV): Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies. Internal candidates are defined as employees of the ECJV.  

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

  • Drive Data-Driven Product Decisions: Apply statistical analysis, design of experiments, regression modeling, and engineering data interpretation to evaluate performance, reduce uncertainty, and support informed product development decisions.

  • Lead Cross-Functional Design Integration: Translate stakeholder and customer requirements into effective product designs, facilitating design reviews and aligning engineering solutions with business, manufacturing, and customer needs.

  • Develop Robust Mechanical Systems: Design innovative and reliable mechanical systems that meet performance, durability, manufacturability, and lifecycle requirements while exceeding customer expectations.

  • Advance Product Reliability and Quality: Proactively identify potential failure modes, assess product risks, and implement preventive design improvements that enhance reliability, reduce warranty exposure, and improve customer satisfaction.

  • Leverage Modeling, Simulation, and Controls Expertise: Utilize simulation tools, system modeling, and controls knowledge to predict product behavior, optimize system performance, and validate design concepts before implementation.

  • Manage Product Requirements and System Integration: Define, allocate, and manage requirements while coordinating interfaces across complex systems to ensure seamless integration and successful product execution.

  • Deliver Product Validation and Technical Excellence: Develop validation strategies, evaluate analytical and physical test results, and provide technical recommendations that verify product capability and support key engineering decisions.

  • Collaborate to Solve Complex Challenges: Partner across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business functions to communicate effectively, resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and deliver successful product outcomes.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you will need the following: 

  • Mechanical Design & Development Expertise: Knowledge of gear and shaft design, analysis, validation, and transmission systems to develop reliable, high-performing components that meet customer and business requirements.

  • Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Ability to diagnose complex product and field issues, leverage engineering analysis, and implement effective corrective actions that improve product quality, durability, and performance.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to partner with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, suppliers, customer engineering, and technical service teams to ensure seamless product development, launch, and ongoing support.

  • Customer & Field Focus: Experience supporting field investigations and translating customer and operational feedback into design improvements that enhance product reliability, serviceability, and overall customer satisfaction.

 
Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required. 

Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 

Experience: 
Entry level/Early career professional. Preferred candidates would have relevant experience working in either a temporary student employment environment (intern, co-op, or other extracurricular team activities) or as an early career professional in a relevant technical discipline area. Knowledge of MS Office tools is also preferred

Qualifications

The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate. 

Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits. 


Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Cummins Inc.

At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced. From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Learn more about #LifeAtCummins at cummins.com/careers.
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