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We are looking for a talented Combustion and Emissions Systems Engineer to join our Cummins Inc. team onsite in Seymour, Indiana.

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

• Investigate thermal and fluid system challenges to identify root causes and deliver data-driven solutions that improve product performance.
• Apply combustion, emissions, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics principles to support innovative and environmentally responsible product development.
• Leverage analytical, simulation, and experimental methods to influence design decisions and optimize system architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to drive informed technical decisions and project success.
• Execute validation, testing, and verification activities that improve product reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Support the development and advancement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices that enhance technical excellence.           
• Analyze technical data and performance trends to mitigate risks, solve complex problems, and improve product capability.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of new technologies and product enhancements throughout the product development lifecycle.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• Support engine emissions audit testing activities, including test execution, data collection, analysis, and compliance reporting.
• Investigate engine performance concerns at the Seymour Engine Plant and provide technical recommendations that improve product quality and operational performance.
• Utilize engineering tools, technologies, and emissions data systems to support engineering analysis and decision-making.
• Apply statistical analysis, modeling, simulation, and validation techniques to evaluate system behavior and support product development initiatives.
• Contribute to Product Problem Solving (PPS), Value Package Change (VPC), Engineering Standard Work (ESW), and Functional Excellence Practices (FEP) activities.
• Support product verification and validation plans through analytical, simulation, and physical testing methods that ensure product capability and performance.
• Demonstrate strong technical documentation skills by clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and engineering decisions to stakeholders.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment by exhibiting adaptability, sound judgment, initiative, and a customer-focused approach to solving technical challenges.
• Preferred experience with engine testing, product performance evaluation, data acquisition systems, test cell operations, and engine emissions regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook) and MATLAB for data analysis, modeling, simulation, reporting, and technical problem solving.

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

• Foundational knowledge of thermal and fluid sciences, including combustion, emissions, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and energy conversion systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret data, evaluate system performance, and make sound engineering recommendations.
• Ability to apply systems thinking and engineering methodologies to translate stakeholder needs into effective technical solutions.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across technical disciplines and contribute to shared project objectives.
• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, technical development, and delivering results in a dynamic engineering environment.

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.

Expectations:

• 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.