We are looking for a talented Electronic Systems Technical Specialist - Hardware to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Global Engineering Department for PSBU in Daventry, United Kingdom.
This role might require up to 25% of domestic travel.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead Electronic Hardware Innovation: People in these positions will typically develop and validate electronic sensors, actuators, control units or harnesses to ensure the consistent operation of Cummins' products in a variety of customer applications .
- Shape Future Product Strategies: Lead EHI projects and support various VPI and CPS initiatives, influencing the direction of innovative drivetrain and braking solutions from concept through production.
- Deliver Safety-Critical Solutions: Ensure hardware designs meet functional safety, cybersecurity, reliability, and regulatory requirements, helping deliver robust and compliant vehicle systems.
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with systems, software, controls, mechanical, manufacturing, and validation teams to develop integrated solutions that meet customer and business needs.
- Advance Technical Excellence: Define scalable hardware architectures, requirements, and interface specifications that optimize performance, cost, manufacturability, and long-term product sustainability.
- Accelerate Product Development: Lead design reviews, hardware integration, prototype builds, debugging, and validation activities to ensure successful and timely delivery of new technologies.
- Influence Supplier and Technology Decisions: Guide component selection, work closely with suppliers, and resolve technical challenges to ensure high-quality, reliable electronic hardware solutions.
- Develop Engineering Capability: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Demonstrated experience designing, integrating, and validating electronic hardware systems for power systems or automotive applications, including sensors, control units, wiring harnesses, control panels, and supporting mechanical structures.
- Strong knowledge of electronic system architecture, requirements management, and electrical/electronic design principles, with the ability to translate stakeholder needs into robust, verifiable solutions that meet customer and business requirements.
- Experience with embedded electronic hardware development processes, including verification and validation activities, DFMEA/PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), worst-case analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Phase, or 7-Step processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex engineering challenges, communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, drive results, and provide technical leadership while utilizing tools such as Creo, Creo Cabling, Windchill, and MS Office to support successful product delivery.
Education/ Experience:
- 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
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2438599
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
