Electronic Systems Technical Specialist - Hardware

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Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Lead the design, integration, validation, and technical delivery of electronic hardware for powertrain and braking systems. Develop sensors, actuators, control units, harnesses, and architectures while ensuring functional safety, cybersecurity, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers, lead design reviews and prototype validation, resolve technical issues, and mentor engineers. The role requires experience with automotive or power-system electronics, engineering analysis, verification processes, and tools including Creo, Creo Cabling, Windchill, and Microsoft Office.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for a talented Electronic Systems Technical Specialist – Hardware to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Global Engineering Department for PSBU in Daventry, United Kingdom. 

This role might require up to 25% of domestic travel. 

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

  • Lead Electronic Hardware Innovation: People in these positions will typically develop and validate electronic sensors, actuators, control units or harnesses to ensure the consistent operation of Cummins’ products in a variety of customer applications .
  • Shape Future Product Strategies: Lead EHI projects and support various VPI and CPS initiatives, influencing the direction of innovative drivetrain and braking solutions from concept through production.
  • Deliver Safety-Critical Solutions: Ensure hardware designs meet functional safety, cybersecurity, reliability, and regulatory requirements, helping deliver robust and compliant vehicle systems.
  • Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with systems, software, controls, mechanical, manufacturing, and validation teams to develop integrated solutions that meet customer and business needs.
  • Advance Technical Excellence: Define scalable hardware architectures, requirements, and interface specifications that optimize performance, cost, manufacturability, and long-term product sustainability.
  • Accelerate Product Development: Lead design reviews, hardware integration, prototype builds, debugging, and validation activities to ensure successful and timely delivery of new technologies.
  • Influence Supplier and Technology Decisions: Guide component selection, work closely with suppliers, and resolve technical challenges to ensure high-quality, reliable electronic hardware solutions.
  • Develop Engineering Capability: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.
Responsibilities

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

  • Demonstrated experience designing, integrating, and validating electronic hardware systems for power systems or automotive applications, including sensors, control units, wiring harnesses, control panels, and supporting mechanical structures.
  • Strong knowledge of electronic system architecture, requirements management, and electrical/electronic design principles, with the ability to translate stakeholder needs into robust, verifiable solutions that meet customer and business requirements.
  • Experience with embedded electronic hardware development processes, including verification and validation activities, DFMEA/PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), worst-case analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Phase, or 7-Step processes.
  • Proven ability to manage complex engineering challenges, communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, drive results, and provide technical leadership while utilizing tools such as Creo, Creo Cabling, Windchill, and MS Office to support successful product delivery.
Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

  • 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.
  • 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
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 or equivalent in engineering or an appropriate STEM field
  • Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
  • Experience designing, integrating, and validating electronic hardware for power systems or automotive applications
  • Experience with sensors, control units, wiring harnesses, control panels, and supporting mechanical structures
  • Knowledge of electronic system architecture, requirements management, and electrical/electronic design principles
  • Experience with embedded hardware verification and validation, DFMEA/PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and worst-case analysis
  • Experience using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5-Phase, or 7-Step processes
  • Ability to provide technical leadership, communicate across multidisciplinary teams, and solve complex engineering problems
  • Experience with Creo, Creo Cabling, Windchill, and Microsoft Office
  • Relevant postgraduate Master's degree
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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