Combustion and Emissions Systems Technical Specialist

We are looking for a talented Combustion and Emissions Systems Technical Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN. 

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

Certainly! Here are eight ways you'll make an impact in this role:

• Stakeholder Collaboration: By obtaining input and negotiating with various stakeholders, you'll provide valuable guidance and recommendations that support project decisions and drive design optimization.
• Decision Making: You'll make critical decisions in short-term project details, such as conducting analysis and testing, which will significantly impact the successful progression of projects.
• Process Improvement: Applying and improving processes like Pre Program Planning (PPP) and Value Package Introduction (VPI), you'll enhance decision-making quality and project outcomes.
• Leadership: Providing independent leadership for smaller projects or complex components, you'll ensure accountability and drive project success.
• Execution Excellence: You'll deliver independent execution of established and emerging work processes, contributing to the development of technology and product knowledge.
• Work Process Development: Leading the development and improvement of work processes and systems, you'll enhance functional discipline areas within the business unit.
• Knowledge Transfer: Coordinating and directing work among technicians and temporary student employees, you'll assist in transferring knowledge to less experienced engineers, fostering growth and development.
• Technical Influence: Providing support and guidance, you'll influence technical direction within project teams and continue to develop proficiency in critical competency areas.

Your role is pivotal in advancing analytical and experimental approaches, driving innovation, and creating environmentally friendly and competitive products. 

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

• Combustion and Emissions Science: A deep understanding of combustion systems, including the conversion of chemical energy to heat, exhaust pollutant formation, and the use of modeling and experimental tools.
• Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer: Proficiency in interpreting and predicting the performance of fluid and thermal systems, leveraging knowledge of liquid and gas flow, thermal energy transfer, and relevant tools.
• Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion: Expertise in energy conversion systems such as internal combustion engines, gas turbines, fuel cells, and batteries, with a solid grasp of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Product Failure Mode Avoidance: Skills in identifying and mitigating potential product failure modes to improve reliability through comprehensive analysis and prioritization of failure causes.
• Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis: Ability to impact product design decisions using computational tools and methods to predict product function capabilities at various system levels.
• Problem Solving and Systems Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to address product issues, determine root causes, and implement robust solutions, along with the ability to define and analyze systems to predict behavior and devise modifications.

These competencies will enable you to effectively contribute to the development of state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly, and competitive products. 

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:
Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.

Additional Information: 

• Role Expectations: The selected candidat