Structural and Systems Tech Specialist - Analytical

We are looking for a talented Structural and Dynamic Systems Tech Specialist – Analytical to join our team in engineering for our Cummins’ business in Stoughton, WI.

• Drive cross-functional alignment:
  Partner with Design, Thermal Sciences, Materials, and Product Validation to define and deliver critical structural performance metrics (e.g., stress, life, vibration, sound) that inform product decisions.
• Enable high-quality design decisions:
  Make data-driven structural design choices (materials, processing, geometry) that directly improve durability, performance, and reliability.
• Advance simulation capabilities:
  Apply and enhance modeling tools (ANSYS, FE-Safe, GT-Suite, AVL Excite) to accurately predict motion, loads, fatigue life, and acoustics.
• Own complex components and projects:
  Lead smaller high-impact projects or take full ownership of technically complex systems with accountability for outcomes.
• Improve engineering processes:
  Develop and standardize modeling methods, workflows, and best practices to increase efficiency and consistency across the team.
• Execute with independence and precision:
  Deliver high-quality results using established and emerging processes while continuously deepening technical expertise.
• Mentor and guide others:
  Coordinate technician and student work and support the development of less experienced engineers through knowledge sharing.
• Influence technical direction:
  Act as a subject matter specialist, providing guidance that shapes project decisions and strengthens overall team capability.

• 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.
• 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.
• Strong leadership and business acumen: communicate clearly, make timely decisions, manage complexity, build relationships, and drive results while efficiently using resources and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Proficiency with simulation to drive decisions: effectively utilize system and product-level modeling tools to evaluate performance and guide high-quality, data-driven design outcomes.
• Apply advanced modeling expertise: leverage dynamics, vibration, fatigue, and durability principles to accurately predict motion, stress, and life, translating results into clear design recommendations.
• Solve complex problems with structure: apply disciplined problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes, implement durable solutions, and prevent recurrence.

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering required. PhD preferred.
• Experience applying fundamentals of low- and high-cycle metal fatigue using test and simulation.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability concepts and sheet metal fabrication and welding.
• Knowledge of shell/plate vibration, vibration model order reduction, mechanics of frictional contacts, and metal plasticity useful for overload and thermal cyclic simulation.
• Experience with MS Office, Matlab, Python, APDL-ANSYS, FORTRAN or C programming, Windows/Linux operating systems, and high-performance computing hardware.
• Comfortable using AI tools and remote computing environments.

• This position is part of a nine-person Applied Mechanics group with simulation and test-focused teams.
• The group has individual high-performance workstations, corporate supercomputer, large electrodynamic shaker, data acquisition systems, load frames, servo hydraulic systems, and a six-axis road simulator for structural characterization and testing.
• It operates within a larger department that includes thermal and fluid sciences, materials engineering, catalyst chemistry, and aftertreatment system performance testing.
• Location is near the Wisconsin state capital at Madison and the University of Wisconsin.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be…