Connected and Intelligent Controls Software - Technical Advisor

Description

Job Summary:

Cummins Research and Technology is seeking a Technical Adviser to research, prototype, and demonstrate innovative software and controls features with connected and intelligent algorithms. This role focuses on developing controls software features, health monitoring, and utilizing look-ahead and telematics data to optimize powertrain efficiency for fuel economy, reliability, and productivity. The Technical Adviser will collaborate with business units to integrate these solutions into production environments, ensuring a smooth transition from prototyping to marketplace. Key responsibilities include designing and prototyping next-generation software and controls, incorporating predictive and adaptive controls for powertrain optimization, developing health monitoring algorithms, and deploying machine learning algorithms. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners, utilizing modern software development practices, providing technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with functional safety and cybersecurity standards.

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

• Investigate electronic application and systems problems, understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate actions, and document results with guidance from more experienced team members.
• Create, manage, improve, and apply electronic application and systems development processes and tools, including system specification, modeling and simulation, calibration, DVP&R, and troubleshooting.
• Apply tools for simulation, calibration, and product life maintenance.
• Obtain input from customers, technical and product teams, manufacturing engineers, supplier partners, and other stakeholders to deliver information and recommendations that lead to quality product decisions.
• Make decisions in the areas of electronic and electrical system design, requirements, calibration, and test that impact the quality and performance of calibrated subsystems and feature classes of electronic subsystems.
• Review work of less-experienced developers/testers to ensure robust, reusable, and efficient design.
• Use systems knowledge and expertise to make decisions in the areas of electronic and electrical systems designs, requirements, calibration, and test that impact the quality and performance of calibrated builds and management of cross-BU integration and coordination.
• Deliver independent execution of established and emerging work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge.
• Coach and develop the next generation of technical experts.
• Provide problem resolution leadership for complex systems with a high degree of ambiguity and often global business impact.
• Lead the development and improvement of work processes and systems across functions within a global business unit or manage improvement across business units.
• Coordinate and direct work of technical project teams, up to and including direct management of small to mid-sized teams.
• Operate as the recognized multi-competency specialist or expert in a discipline or product area across a site or global business unit with responsibility for developing local talent (direct or indirect).
• Coach and mentor other engineers, project managers, and cross-functional team members.
• May include academic or industry collaboration in a competency or discipline area.
  
  

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical) with 5 years of relevant industry experience, or Master’s degree with 10 years of experience.
• Proven track record in embedded controls, real-time software development, connectivity (telematics or V2X), or machine learning/AI integration.
• Expertise in controls software or health monitoring and diagnostics feature development.
• Background in engine, hybrid, or EV powertrain systems, powertrain controls, or health monitoring.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation in Matlab, software development and prototyping through MIL/SIL/HIL and truck testing, and advanced controls and machine learning.
• Ability to prototype quickly, iterate on solutions, and adapt to changing technological or market requirements.
• Skilled at mentoring multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicating complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred certifications in Machine Learning/AI, DevOps/Model Based Software Development, Functional Safety (FuSa)/Cybersecurity, and Containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), APIs, microservices, or related toolchains.
  
  

The Following Competencies

Design and Application of Mechatronics Systems:

• Specify electronic hardware and interconnections that measure and control systems.
• Apply electronic hardware and interconnections in Cummins' products to ensure accurate measurement and control.
  
  

Machine Integration And Optimization

• Combine various parts or sub-systems into a cohesive whole to achieve the desired output for the customer.
• Apply Cummins' installation requirements using standard tools, processes, and best practices to optimize performance, reliability, cost, and quality.
• Analyze technical issues using proven problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques for rapid resolution.
  
  

Product Function Modeling, Simulation, And Analysis

• Utilize and interpret computational tools and methods to predict the capability of a product's function relative to its system, sub-system, and component level requirements.
• Impact product design decisions through modeling, simulation, and analysis.
  
  

Product Problem Solving

• Solve product problems using a structured process that protects the customer.
• Determine the assignable cause and implement robust, data-based solutions.
• Identify systemic root causes and recommend actions to prevent problem recurrence.
  
  

System Requirements Engineering

• Use appropriate methods and tools to translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements.
• Establish acceptance criteria for the system through analysis, allocation, and negotiation.
• Track the status of requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Assess the impact of changes to system requirements on project scope, schedule, and resources.
• Create and maintain information linkages to related artifacts.
  
  

Systems Thinking

• Define the system of interest by drawing boundaries, identifying its context within its environment, and its interfaces.
• Analyze linkages and interactions between elements that comprise the system using appropriate methods, models, and integration of outcomes.
• Understand the system, predict its behavior, and devise modifications to produce desired effects.
  
  

Builds Networks

• Effectively build formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
  
  

Communicates Effectively

• Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  
  

Cultivates Innovation

• Create new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
  
  

Decision Quality

• Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
  
  

Manages Ambiguity

• Operate effectively, even when things are uncertain or the way forward is not clear.
  
  

Manages Complexity

• Make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  
  

Optimizes Work Processes

• Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  
  

Values Differences

• Recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  
  

Design And Application Of Open/Closed Loop Controls

• Specify software features that interact with mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, and electronic systems to deliver desired system states.
• Specify control system architectures, including appropriate measurements, correct actuation, and algorithms for Cummins' products.
• Configure and understand open/closed loop feedback controls features and the system interactions between hardware and software in Cummins' products.
• Education, Licenses, 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:
• Prior Technical Specialist/Specialist Engineering equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving, quality decision making and providing technical direction and leadership to a project team(s). Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred
  
  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical) with 5 years of relevant industry experience, or Master’s degree with 10 years of experience.
• Proven track record in embedded controls, real-time software development, connectivity (telematics or V2X), or machine learning/AI integration.
• Expertise in controls software or health monitoring and diagnostics feature development.
• Background in engine, hybrid, or EV powertrain systems, powertrain controls, or health monitoring.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation in Matlab, software development and prototyping through MIL/SIL/HIL and truck testing, and advanced controls and machine learning.
• Ability to prototype quickly, iterate on solutions, and adapt to changing technological or market requirements.
• Skilled at mentoring multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicating complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred certifications in Machine Learning/AI, DevOps/Model Based Software Development, Functional Safety (FuSa)/Cybersecurity, and Containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), APIs, microservices, or related toolchains.
  
  

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $112000

Max Salary $168000

ReqID 2411186

Relocation Package No

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