Thermal and Fluid Systems Technical Specialist

DESCRIPTION

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

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

• Stakeholder Collaboration : Obtain input and negotiate with various stakeholders to support project decisions and provide recommendations for further analysis, design optimization, feasibility studies, or architecture definition.
• Project Decision-Making : Make decisions on short-term project details, such as conducting analysis, testing, and communicating with stakeholders, to ensure successful project progression.
• Process Improvement : Apply and support the improvement of processes like Pre Program Planning (PPP), Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), or Value Package Change, (VPC), Engineering Standard Work, (ESW), Functional Excellence Practice (FEP) and tools related to thermal and fluid sciences to support the processes and enable high quality decision making.
• Project Leadership : Provide independent leadership for smaller projects or ownership of complex components, products, systems, or services, with full accountability to the project team.
• Independent Execution : Deliver independent execution of established and emerging work processes and systems while continuing to develop technology or product knowledge.
• Process and System Development : Lead the development and improvement of work processes and systems within a functional discipline area at a business unit site.
• Team Coordination : Coordinate and direct work among technicians and temporary student employees, and assist in transferring knowledge to less experienced engineers.
• Technical Guidance : Provide support and guidance to influence technical direction within a project team and continue developing proficiency in critical competency areas.

• Applies Principles of Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer - Continuously study and stay updated on the latest research and advancements in fluid dynamics and heat transfer.Leverage computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and other modeling tools to simulate and analyze fluid and thermal systems.Conduct experiments to validate your models and predictions, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Applies Principles of Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion Systems - Ensure a strong grasp of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and energy conversion principles.Combine insights from controls, modeling tools, and experimental techniques to optimize energy conversion systems.Look for opportunities to enhance the efficiency and performance of systems like IC engines, gas turbines, fuel cells, and batteries.
• Product Problem Solving - Follow a structured problem-solving process to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.Base your solutions on robust data analysis to ensure they are well-founded and effective.Identify systemic issues and take proactive measures to prevent similar problems in the future.
• System Requirements Engineering - Use appropriate methods to convert stakeholder requirements into clear, verifiable design specifications.Define and negotiate acceptance criteria to ensure the system meets all necessary requirements.Monitor the status of requirements throughout the project lifecycle and assess the impact of changes on scope, schedule, and resources.

• 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.
• 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.

• Proficiency writing MATLAB scripts and functions (1 year professional experience or 3 academic projects using MATLAB). Preferably with experience working with timeseries or recorded data (plotting, working with vectors/arrays/matrices, sorting and filtering data, statistical analysis).
• At least light experience with Simulink (1 year professional experience or 1 academic project using Simulink).
• Strong technical communication/presentation skills and creativity
• Experience with vehicle On-board Diagnostics (OBD), software calibration, and Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing preferred
• Experience with Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) preferred
• Advanced knowledge of automotive systems/powertrains would be a nice to have
• Collaborating with internal and external teams for technical problem solving
• Presenting technical proposals for calibration strategies to external customer