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.

• Apply advanced modeling expertise:
  Leverage dynamics, vibration, fatigue, and durability principles to accurately predict motion, stress, and life, translating results into clear design recommendations.
• Use simulation to drive decisions:
  Effectively utilize system and product-level modeling tools to evaluate performance and guide high-quality, data-driven design outcomes.
• Solve complex problems with structure:
  Apply disciplined problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes, implement durable solutions, and prevent recurrence.
• Operate with 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.

• 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.
• Preferred candidates would have a mix of experience using MS Office tools, Matlab, Python, APDL‑ANSYS, FORTRAN or C programming, Windows/Linux operating systems, and desktop/remote high performance computing hardware systems.

Domestic Relocation Eligible

• This individual will work with a nine-person Applied Mechanics group with small simulation-focused and test-focused teams.
• The group has at its disposal individual high-performance computer workstations and a corporate supercomputer to help with simulation along with a large electrodynamic shaker, smaller shakers, data acquisition systems, a load frame with sample furnace, loose-actuator servo hydraulic system and six-axis servo hydraulic road simulator for structural characterization and testing.
• The bigger department includes engineers in the thermal and fluid sciences, materials engineering, catalyst chemistry/kinetics, and aftertreatment system performance testing.
• The site, with roughly 150 engineers, is near the Wisconsin state capital at Madison and the University of Wisconsin.

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering required. PhD preferred.
• Skill and experience applying the fundamentals of low- and high-cycle metal fatigue using test and simulation.
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