Product Validation Engineering Technician
DESCRIPTION
Here are 8 impactful ways you will contribute in this role:
Lead by Example in Design Excellence : Ensure high-quality, accurate models and drawings that meet internal and external standards, directly improving product reliability and manufacturability.
Drive Consistency Through Standards Compliance : Enforce and maintain alignment with company, industry, and international standards, reducing design errors and ensuring global compatibility.
Elevate Team Performance : Act as a mentor and trainer to less experienced Product Designers, accelerating their development and improving the overall capability of the team.
Enhance Product Development Speed : Streamline the design process by managing work priorities, ensuring engineering job requests are ready for execution, and leading Drawing Quality Reviews.
Strengthen Collaboration Across Functions : Engage proactively with engineering and other departments to refine concepts, resolve design issues early, and ensure fit and function in assemblies.
Advance Design Capabilities : Create and maintain master CAD models and utilize design analysis tools to verify design adequacy, directly contributing to better tooling and production outcomes.
Protect and Control Design Data : Utilize CAD data management tools to ensure secure and organized configuration control, supporting traceability and version accuracy.
Innovate Through Concept Development : Work closely with engineering to generate concept models and designs, playing a critical role in early-stage product innovation and feasibility assessments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role, you'll need the following skills, behaviors, and mindsets:
Create Computer Aided Design models that align with Cummins' standards and support system-level analyses such as DVA and FEA.
Apply deep understanding of mechanical systems to design reliable, innovative components that meet customer needs across all lifecycle stages.
Develop complete and accurate design specifications including models, BOMs, and drawings that conform to internal, industry, and international standards.
Manage product configurations and control design changes from concept through obsolescence using established change management processes.
Communicate clearly and effectively across functions and audiences to ensure alignment and understanding of design intent and decisions.
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Make timely, well-informed decisions that support project momentum and maintain quality standards.
Deliver consistent, high-quality results under pressure by maintaining focus, accountability, and resilience.
Build trust with team members and stakeholders through transparency, dependability, and professional integrity.
Navigate and simplify complex technical and organizational information to develop effective design solutions.
Proactively pursue learning opportunities to stay current with evolving tools, processes, and best practices.
Embrace diverse perspectives and promote inclusive collaboration to enhance innovation and team performance.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.
Regionally applicable certification or two-year associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
Prefer significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Information:
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
Uniquely challenging work, based on high level objectives, that typically demands innovation to develop requirements and to create new processes or methods.
Documents learning with formal implementation of process improvement.
Self-directed to achieve high level objectives.
Depended on to initiate projects based on requirements and urgency.
Understands high level business strategy and focuses on critical path to complete projects.
Sets work schedule by effectively managing project schedule and prioritizing workload within the organization.
Presents in management forums, leads high level complex project meetings, and effectively drives progress through cross-functional internal and external teams.
Specific Candidate Requirements:
• Applicant to have formal education or experience using the following principles below:
Statics/Mechanics/Dynamics analysis
Strength of Materials
Thermodynamics
Fluid Dynamics
Mathematics including Calculus and Differential Equations
• Advanced computer skills are necessary.
• Effective communication is necessary using multi-mode communications across cross- functional teams.
• Quality and timely decision making that keeps the organization moving forward.
• Applicant to be self-driven and actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged.
• A resume is preferred to apply
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Shop
Min Salary $30.76
Max Salary $46.15
ReqID 2417581
Relocation Package No
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- Pension
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion