Electronic Systems Product Advisor

We are looking for a talented Electronic Systems Product Advisor to join our Cummins Inc. team in Seattle, Washington.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the design and development of electrical and electronic hardware systems for innovative hybrid mining applications from concept through validation.
• Translate complex stakeholder and product requirements into robust technical solutions that improve system performance, quality, and reliability.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and supplier teams to deliver integrated product solutions.
• Optimize system architectures, controls, and calibration strategies to enhance product functionality and customer value.
• Resolve complex technical challenges through structured root cause analysis, data-driven decision-making, and corrective actions.
• Influence product architecture and design direction by leveraging systems thinking, modeling, simulation, and engineering expertise.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while providing technical leadership across projects and small working teams.
• Improve engineering processes, tools, and development practices that support scalable, efficient, and high-quality product delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Demonstrated expertise in electrical and electronic systems engineering, with the ability to develop innovative solutions across complex mechatronic and hybrid system environments.
• Strong systems engineering mindset with experience translating stakeholder needs into technical requirements, validating solutions, and managing multidisciplinary integration challenges.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, influence technical decisions, and deliver results through effective collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities with a track record of driving root cause resolution, continuous improvement, and quality-focused engineering outcomes.
• Previous experience and good working knowledge of standard electrical/electronic test equipment.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical architecture and best practices
• Working knowledge of engineering standards and regulatory requirements relevant to product design, validation, and manufacturing.
• Ability to coach and mentor engineers while contributing technical leadership across projects, teams, and business functions.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• 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.

Expectations:

• Prior Technical Specialist/Specialist Engineering equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving, quality decision making and providing technical direction and leadership to a project team(s). Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.
• Additional Responsibilities unique to this Position

• This role supports HEV Kit Systems design within First Mode, a Cummins business focused on developing next-generation hybrid solutions for industrial mining applications. As part of the Electrical Engineering team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering hardware systems from concept through validation, helping bring innovative products to market.
• Working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will navigate ambiguity, partner across multiple engineering disciplines, and contribute to technical solutions that span electrical, mechanical, and integrated system boundaries. As a member of a small, agile team, you will have the opportunity to influence all phases of product development, including ideation, design, testing, and implementation.
• The ideal candidate brings a broad engineering perspective, with the ability to understand and solve challenges that exist at the intersection of electrical and mechanical systems. This individual demonstrates strong ownership, maintains well-organized work practices, communicates effectively with stakeholders, and drives projects forward with minimal oversight.
• This position offers the opportunity to influence product architecture and technical direction while making a meaningful impact on the business. Although not a direct people leadership role, the successful candidate will be expected to mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and lead small cross-functional teams when needed.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong proficiency in engineering design and analysis software, including Altium, Creo Schematic, Zuken, LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, and similar platforms.
• The candidate selected should have a solid understanding of power electronics
• Occasional travel to a testing facility located approximately 90 minutes south of Seattle, WA may be needed. International travel to customer locations may also occur but is not a regular requirement of the role. 

• Relocation assistance is not currently being offered for this position. However, if we identify a highly qualified candidate whose skills and experience closely align with the position requirements, we may consider relocation.

  Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.