Combustion and Emissions Systems Engineer

We are looking for a talented Combustion and Emissions Systems Engineer to join our Cummins Inc. team onsite in Seymour, Indiana.

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

• Investigate thermal and fluid system challenges to identify root causes and deliver data-driven solutions that improve product performance.


• Apply combustion, emissions, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics principles to support innovative and environmentally responsible product development.


• Leverage analytical, simulation, and experimental methods to influence design decisions and optimize system architectures.


• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to drive informed technical decisions and project success.


• Execute validation, testing, and verification activities that improve product reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction.


• Support the development and advancement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices that enhance technical excellence.           


• Analyze technical data and performance trends to mitigate risks, solve complex problems, and improve product capability.


• Contribute to the successful delivery of new technologies and product enhancements throughout the product development lifecycle.

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

• Foundational knowledge of thermal and fluid sciences, including combustion, emissions, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and energy conversion systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret data, evaluate system performance, and make sound engineering recommendations.
• Ability to apply systems thinking and engineering methodologies to translate stakeholder needs into effective technical solutions.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across technical disciplines and contribute to shared project objectives.
• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, technical development, and delivering results in a dynamic engineering environment.

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:

• Entry level/Early career professional.
• Preferred candidates would have relevant experience working in either a temporary student employment environment (intern, co-op, or other extracurricular team activities) or as an early career professional in a relevant technical discipline area.
• Knowledge of MS Office tools is also preferred.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• Support engine emissions audit testing activities, including test execution, data collection, analysis, and compliance reporting.
• Investigate engine performance concerns at the Seymour Engine Plant and provide technical recommendations that improve product quality and operational performance.
• Utilize engineering tools, technologies, and emissions data systems to support engineering analysis and decision-making.
• Apply statistical analysis, modeling, simulation, and validation techniques to evaluate system behavior and support product development initiatives.
• Contribute to Product Problem Solving (PPS), Value Package Change (VPC), Engineering Standard Work (ESW), and Functional Excellence Practices (FEP) activities.
• Support product verification and validation plans through analytical, simulation, and physical testing methods that ensure product capability and performance.
• Demonstrate strong technical documentation skills by clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and engineering decisions to stakeholders.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment by exhibiting adaptability, sound judgment, initiative, and a customer-focused approach to solving technical challenges.
• Preferred experience with engine testing, product performance evaluation, data acquisition systems, test cell operations, and engine emissions regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook) and MATLAB for data analysis, modeling, simulation, reporting, and technical problem solving.