Electronic Systems Technical Advisors – Tools

DESCRIPTION

Create electronic tools that are used to create embedded software, or manufacture and service Cummins’ products. Work on the specification, design, implementation, test and release of electronic tools using communicational protocols: UDSA, J1939, CAN. Investigate electronic tools problems, understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate action, own problem resolution, and document results. Apply and promote the improvement of electronic tools development processes and tools including Electronic Tools Product Line (ETPL) common work flow, 7 step problem solving, application product development (requirements, design, development, test, support) using programming languages – C/C++/C#, Java, Swift, platform specific compilers and toolsets, requirements management, and configuration/change management.

Obtain input and negotiate with product and software development teams and deliver verified software features, components, builds, and support to product teams and end users. Make decisions in the areas of software architecture, requirements, design, and test that impact tool product line integration and direction. Review the work of less experienced developers and testers to ensure robust, reusable, and efficient design.

Mitigate potential product failure modes, by identifying interfaces, functions, functional requirements, interactions, control factors, noise factors, and prioritized potential failure modes and potential failure causes for the system of interest. Establish a baseline of identified product artifacts to be placed under configuration, and establish and maintain the integrity of the product artifact baselines. Track, control and communicate changes from concept to obsolescence as part of Product Configuration and Change Management.

Integrate all of the market and key customer needs of a given product platform into a comprehensive development plan. Utilize System Requirements Engineering method and tools to translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements to which designs are developed. Drive continuous improvement through Six Sigma techniques including DFSS and DMAIC tools and methods and Just-Do-It projects to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and improve productivity.

Positions require a Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Software, Systems, or Electronics Engineer or Specialist, or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 6 years of experience as a Software, Systems, or Electronics Engineer or Specialist, or related position.

Experience to include:
Design, test and release of electronic tools using communicational protocols: UDS, J1939, CAN;
Electronic Tools Product Line (ETPL) common work flow and 7 step problem solving;
Application product development using programming languages – C/C++/C#, Java, Swift;
Requirements management;
Deliver verified software features and components;
Software architecture, requirements, and design;
Mitigate potential product failure modes;
Product Configuration and Change Management;
Product platform development;
System Requirements Engineering method and tools;
Six Sigma techniques including DFSS and DMAIC tools and methods.

Start Date of Posting: 02/12/2026

End Date of Posting: 02/27/2026

Position Type:
Hybrid

Location:

Columbus, IN

* Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum $121,600 to $182,400

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $

Max Salary $

ReqID 2424742

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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