Controls System Engineer at NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS LLC

SUMMARY: The controls system engineer will be responsible for the design, development and testing of control systems as they apply to CNG/Hydrogen Fuel delivery systems for the class 8 truck market. People in these positions will decompose product requirements into functional requirements and design and tune controls that operate on Cummins’ products in a variety of customer applications. Additionally, there is responsibility to configure (tune), and complete comprehensive validation testing of the fully integrated hardware and software systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Contributes to the development of electronic controls (open and closed loop) and diagnostics for fuel delivery and storage system which works across the Cummins natural gas engines. 
• Owns investigation, problem resolution, and documentation for these systems with guidance from more experienced team members. Uses strong knowledge of application of controls and first principles to guide decision making.
• Works and improves electronic controls development processes and tools. Processes include system specification, modeling and simulation, calibration, Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), and troubleshooting. Application of tools for simulation, calibration, and product life maintenance required.
• Contributes to negotiations, translates and decomposes requirements and voices from customers into functional requirements for controls algorithms, designs algorithms to meet these requirements, tunes these algorithms, and designs tests to validate performance against these requirements.
• Contributes to decisions in the areas of electronic and electrical controls and diagnostic design, requirements, calibration, and test that impact the quality and performance of individual calibrated features and/or components by using systems knowledge and understanding of fuel delivery system
• Responsible for interacting and collaborating with cross functional teams. Contributes as a recognized specialist in a discipline or product area within the immediate team.

Core Competencies:

• Mechatronics & Controls: Designs and applies electronic hardware, software, and control systems for Cummins products.
• Machine Integration: Combines subsystems for optimal performance, reliability, and cost; solves technical issues quickly.
• Failure Mode Avoidance: Identifies and mitigates potential product failures to improve reliability.
• Modeling & Simulation: Uses computational tools to predict and analyze product performance.
• Problem Solving: Resolves product issues using data-driven methods and prevents recurrence.
• Verification & Validation: Plans and manages product testing to confirm requirements and capabilities.
• Requirements Engineering: Translates stakeholder needs into clear, trackable requirements.
• Technical Documentation:
   Clearly documents technical work for knowledge sharing.
• Collaboration & Communication:
   Builds relationships, works well with others, and communicates clearly.
• Decision Making & Results:
   Makes timely decisions and consistently delivers results, even in complex or uncertain situations.
• Values Diversity:
   Appreciates different perspectives and cultures.

As a condition of continued employment, the employee is required to exhibit positive corporate citizenship, with demonstrated ability to positively interact with others, follow required Company policies and procedures which include but are not limited to policies regarding conduct, record keeping, and safety.  As a condition of continued employment, the employee is required to refrain from any behavior that is construed as sexual harassment, harassment and/or creating or participating in a hostile work environment, and/or violence in the workplace.

MARGINAL DUTIES:   

Includes the following.  

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must be able to travel on limited basis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  

• Must be a US citizen or US lawful permanent resident
• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
• Minimum 2-5 years of post-graduate working experience in controls (automotive or similar industry preferred)
• Experience in embedded systems application and its testing
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, C, C++, Python software languages
• Experience with CANbus, Serial, and Ethernet communications
• Ability to read, understand and create electrical schematics, and a good understanding of electrical and electronics basics

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: 

• Must obtain and maintain the applicable employee license with the Texas Railroad Commission; must pass test within 90 days of hire.  
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company’s insurance carrier.

Language Skills:  

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.   
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers

Mathematical Skills:  

An understanding of mathematical operations including advanced statistics.  Good understanding of engineering principles is required. 

Reasoning Ability:  

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.    

Other Skills and Abilities:   

Knowledge of CAD software is a requirement.  Must be willing to travel on a limited basis.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions at the request of the employee, and with appropriate medical certification.  

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 

Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers.