Electronic Systems Engineer (Software) - Graduate null

Your Role

Job Description:

This entry-level/early career professional, applied technology position creates software that is sold as an integral part of Cummins’ products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate product software problems, understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate action, own problem resolution, and document results. 
• Applies and supports the improvement of product software development processes and tools. 
• Processes include coding, compiling, and testing. Tools include code editors, integration tools, static analysis tools, compilers, and hardware-in-the-loop test tools.
• Obtains input and collaborates with product and software development teams and delivers verified software features, components, and builds to product teams. 
• Uses systems knowledge and expertise to make decisions in the areas of software requirements, architecture, design, and testing that impact the quality and performance of software builds, product lines (platforms), and management of cross-BU integration and coordination. 
• Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services with technical complexity and ambiguity increasing as experience is gained in the role. 
• Responsible for interacting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. 
• Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes. 
• Involves minimal direct management of people, but could involve the coordination and direction of work amongst technicians and/or temporary student employees.
• Contributes effectively toward team goals, exhibits influence within a work group, and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.

About You

Competencies:

• Product Failure Mode Avoidance - Mitigates potential product failure modes.
• Product Function Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis - Impacts product design decisions through the utilization and/or interpretation of computational tools and methods.
• Product Platform Planning and Architecting - Creates and develops a holistic product platform including key architectural features and function variants.
• Product Software Design and Construction - Constructs product software using industry best practices and robust software engineering principles.
• Product Verification and Validation Management - Develops product systems validation plans from a variety of inputs to identify failure modes, while managing product risk and relative priority.
• System Requirements Engineering - Uses appropriate methods and tools to translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements for which designs are developed.
• Systems Thinking - Defines the system of interest by drawing the boundaries and identifying its context within its environment.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Applies Principles of Statistical Methods - Analyzes technical data using descriptive statistics, probability distributions, graphical analysis, and statistical inference.
• Cross-Functional Design Integration - Translates the value package requirements that include the voices of many stakeholders into virtual designs.
• Product Problem Solving - Solves product problems using a process that protects the customer; determines the assignable cause; and implements robust, data-based solutions.
• Technical Documentation - Documents information based on knowledge gained as part of technical function activities.
• Product Development Execution, Monitoring, and Control - Plans, schedules, coordinates, and executes the activities involved in developing a product to a respectively aligned hierarchy of requirements and technical profiles.

Education, Licenses, and 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:

• Work closely with other technical functions both inside China and globally, as part of the global team, to develop advanced power solutions (Diesel, Natural Gas, Hybrid, Fuel Cell, etc.) to meet the latest emission/performance requirements.
• Work within the China BSW team to develop Cybersecurity and Functional Safety compliance base software systems, including AUTOSAR and Non-AUTOSAR
• Embedded Software Design - Embedded software design consists of aspects such as architectural design, abstract specification and interface design, component design, data structure design, and algorithm design.
• Support new energy product development, including Hybrid, Fuel Cell, etc. 
• Support product development for Telematics and Big Data.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure the products meet Cummins design targets.
• Solve problems during software development
• Support internal and external customers with training, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
• Review the design Doc with the global team regularly for each task, complete action items, and update the status in a timely manner

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will receive the following benefits. Please note that the benefits and perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cummins and the country where you work.

• Financial Wellness
• Health and Wellness
• Continuing Education
• Paid Incentive
• Work-life Flexibility
• Every employee, every community
• Development and Growth
• Diversity and Inclusion

Training & Development

Cummins operates under the belief that everyone’s desk is a help desk. This means you’ll work with talented innovators who are not only tops in their field – they’re approachable, friendly, and happy to take the time to mentor, teach, and pass on their experience. You will also learn and grow through training and hands-on experience in an environment that values curiosity and developing talent for the future.

Career Progression

Your career path can be virtually unlimited in Cummins, exploring a wide range of opportunities that continue to evolve as they expand their business globally. Cummins strives every day to be a place where people can build a career and not just be a stop along their career journey. As your professional skill set flourishes over time, you can change business units, accept special assignments, move into leadership, and discover amazing career options all around the world.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• cummins.com/careers/paths
• cummins.com/careers/working-at-cummins#benefits
• youtube.com/@CumminsCareers