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.
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
Experience
- Entry level or early career engineering professional.
- Internship, co-op, academic project, research, extracurricular engineering team experience, or up to 2 years of relevant industry experience in product development, validation, testing, embedded systems, or systems engineering.
- 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.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2434012
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
