Cummins—Product Systems Validation Engineer

Job description

Description: Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute component, subsystem, and system-level verification and validation plans based on technical requirements and stakeholder inputs. - Support creation and maintenance of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documentation and ensure adequate test coverage. - Perform requirement analysis and derive test cases using techniques such as Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Equivalence Class (EC) testing, and risk-based methodologies. - Conduct verification and validation activities using HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), and MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) environments. - Execute and support closed-loop testing activities to validate product functionality and system performance. - Analyze test results, identify failures, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions. - Own resolution of moderately complex product, component, or system issues with guidance from senior engineers when required. - Evaluate analytical, simulation, and physical test data to validate product capability against requirements. - Utilize systems engineering principles to manage interfaces, requirements traceability, integration activities, and product risk. - Support product failure mode avoidance activities, including identification of potential failure modes and mitigation strategies. - Apply statistical methods and data-driven approaches to support engineering decisions and improve product quality. - Develop and maintain technical documentation, test reports, issue logs, and validation records. - Support change request (CR) management and verification of engineering changes. - Use engineering tools and processes including Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, DVP&R, Integrity, Power BI, and other validation systems. - Create and maintain test automation scripts using Python, CAPL, NI TestStand, ECU-Test, or similar tools. - Work with communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, UDS, and related diagnostics systems. - Coordinate testing activities with technicians, interns, or other supporting resources as needed. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for test methodologies, tools, and validation processes. - Collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, quality targets, and business objectives. Requirements: Experience - Experience working with testing environments, automation tools, and engineering analysis techniques is preferred. - Exposure to verification and validation of electronic control systems, automotive systems, or embedded products is desirable. - Familiarity with scripting, test automation, diagnostics protocols, and systems-level testing methodologies is an advantage. Responsibilities: Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university. - Strong academic foundation in systems engineering, product validation, testing methodologies, or related engineering disciplines. Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field. - Internship, co-op, project, research, Formula Student, Baja, or other relevant hands-on engineering experience. - Exposure to automotive, powertrain, controls, embedded systems, electronics, or product validation environments. - ISTQB Certification or equivalent testing certification is desirable. - Knowledge of export control or regulatory compliance requirements may be required for some roles. Skills & Competencies Technical Skills - Product Verification & Validation Management - System Requirements Engineering - Systems Thinking and System Integration - Product Test Integration and Optimization - Product Failure Mode Avoidance (FMEA, DFMEA) - Product Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis - Technical Troubleshooting - Requirement Analysis and Test Strategy Development - Test Case Design using BVA and Equivalence Classes - HIL, SIL, and MIL Based Testing - Closed-Loop Testing Methodologies - CAN, J1939, UDS, and Vehicle Network Diagnostics - Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation - Technical Documentation and Reporting - Product Development Execution, Monitoring, and Control Tools & Technologies - Python Scripting - CAPL Programming - NI TestStand - ECU-Test - NI Toolchain - Microsoft Office Suite - Microsoft Power BI - Integrity - McParts - Test Automation Frameworks - Requirements and Defect Management Tools Behavioral Competencies - Collaborates Effectively - Communicates Effectively - Decision Quality - Drives Results - Manages Complexity - Self-Development and Continuous Learning - Values Differences and Inclusion - Problem Solving Mindset - Customer Focus - Strong Analytical Thinking