We are looking for a talented Customer Engineering Product Specialist to join our Cummins Inc. team in Shoreview, MN.
The Project Engineer – Technical Specialist serves as a senior technical leader within the Integrated Power Solutions (IPS) organization. In this role, you will develop advanced power system solutions that integrate Cummins technologies—including the Digital Master Control (DMC) and Microgrid Control (MGC) platforms—with low‑ and medium‑voltage switchgear, protective relays, transfer switches, and a wide range of power generation and energy storage assets. These solutions incorporate diesel and natural gas generator sets, battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar generation, fuel cells, and utility interconnections to support mission‑critical and emerging energy applications across multiple market segments.
The successful candidate will leverage customer specifications, power distribution expertise, and protection system knowledge to design and deliver reliable, high‑performance power systems. As the technical lead for complex projects, this role provides direction and guidance to software and hardware engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements and align with Cummins’ engineering and quality standards.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead technical integration efforts that ensure Cummins products perform optimally within OEM applications.
- Translate customer needs into actionable product requirements that guide design and development decisions.
- Strengthen customer relationships by serving as the primary technical liaison throughout product development cycles.
- Drive installation quality by validating prototype performance and ensuring compliance with Cummins standards.
- Apply advanced analytical tools to optimize product and system performance across diverse applications.
- Influence product selection and system configuration decisions that enhance reliability, cost efficiency, and machine performance.
- Resolve complex installation and application issues through data‑driven problem solving and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers to elevate technical capability across the team.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
- Demonstrated expertise in product integration, technical customer management, and cross‑system engineering, with the ability to make sound decisions that improve performance and quality.
- Strong capability in interpreting customer requirements, managing product specifications, and communicating technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to lead complex engineering initiatives, influence technical direction, and collaborate effectively across OEM, engineering, sales, and marketing teams.
- Advanced problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply modeling, simulation, and analysis tools to guide design and installation decisions.
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 Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.
QualificationsAdditional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:
- Ability to lead technical design and integration of power generation, distribution, and microgrid control systems, including DMC, MGC, switchgear, transfer switches, BESS, solar, fuel cells, and utility interconnections.
- Strong capability in interpreting and supervising the design of engineering documentation, including one‑line diagrams, schematics, riser diagrams, and system layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Proficiency in power system protection, relaying principles, and evaluating system operating sequences to ensure reliability, safety, and selectivity.
- Familiarity with industrial control & networking hardware and communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet IP, IEC61850, and OPC UA, with preferred experience supporting managed switch configuration.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, service, and customer teams to deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Demonstrated leadership in guiding project teams, coaching junior engineers, and managing work direction for technicians and student employees.
- Behavioral strengths including adaptability, clear communication, customer focus, decision quality, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage complexity effectively.
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an appropriate STEM field
- Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated technical problem-solving and quality decision-making experience
- Expertise in product integration, technical customer management, and cross-system engineering
- Ability to interpret customer requirements and manage product specifications
- Ability to lead complex engineering initiatives and influence technical direction
- Experience applying modeling, simulation, and analysis tools
- Ability to lead technical design and integration of power generation, distribution, and microgrid control systems
- Power system protection and relaying expertise
- Ability to interpret and supervise engineering documentation using AutoCAD Electrical
- Knowledge of industrial control and networking hardware and communication protocols
- Ability to guide project teams and coach junior engineers
- Master's degree relevant to the discipline
- Experience with managed switch configuration
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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