Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced engineer who likes to be part of the expanding team at Cummins providing the power generation systems & solutions for the growing data centre, energy management, mission critical and industrial power market segments within the Asia Pacific business region. This role needs to be based in Sydney, Australia while providing sales application engineering supports for power generation project opportunities at various countries within the Asia Pacific and collaborating across the globe
Cummins Senior Project Engineer serves as the technical liaison between Cummins and its customers. Applying Cummins’ power generation products to customer’s power generation and distribution systems requires the development of technical specifications, implementing design configurations, and delivering high-performance, cost-effective equipment and system solutions integrated with customers’ power system in variety of applications at data centres, commercial buildings, hospitals, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, gas compressor stations, mining sites, etc.
In this role, you will make an impact to the power generation systems & solutions we offered to our customers and their consultants in the following ways:
- Build customer relationships
- Interpret customer requirements
- Recognize regulatory requirements
- Define functional & performance requirements
- Recommend applicable systems and solutions
- Generate technical specification
- Provide technical compliance, deviation and exemption matrix to the tender requirements
- Communicate system installation requirements
- Recommend and review systems installation designs (on paper)
- Review actual systems installation (on site)
- Support testing and commissioning
- Organize technical documentation
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical or Electronics or Mechatronics or Systems Engineering
- Builds networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong experiences of applying power generation products, systems, and solutions
Compensation and Benefits
- Flexible Lifestyle – Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
- Competitive salary package
- Further training provided on site.
- Income Protection continuance insurance
- Discounts with select private health insurance, PC software/hardware and a range of vehicles.
- Annual remuneration review
- Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program
- A range of personal and professional benefits
- Onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program available to employees
- Paid Parental leave (Conditions apply)
Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.
We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering
- Strong experiences of applying power generation products, systems, and solutions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
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.
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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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