**DESCRIPTION** **Key Responsibilities:** + **Model Development:** Develop and maintain high-fidelity **engine and vehicle system models** using MATLAB Simulink to simulate and analyze the performance and behavior of various subsystems. + **Simulation&Analysis:** Conduct simulations to evaluate **engine and vehicle system performance** , identify potential issues, and propose improvements. + **Integration&Testing:** Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation models with hardware and software components, and support **system testing and validation** activities. + **Data Analysis:** Analyze simulation results, interpret data, and generate **comprehensive reports** to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. + **Continuous Improvement:** Stay updated with the latest advancements in **engine and vehicle systems and simulation technologies** and continuously enhance simulation models and methodologies. + **Documentation:** Develop and maintain **detailed documentation** for simulation models, processes, and procedures. + **Product Investigation:** Investigate product problems, understand causal mechanisms, recommend appropriate actions, and own **problem resolution** . + **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Obtain input from stakeholders such as **technical managers, project leaders, and supplier partners** to deliver quality product decisions. + **Product Development:** Execute technical processes such as **ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG** , and use tools like **7-step problem solving, design review checklists** to support decision-making. + **Problem Resolution:** Own problem resolution for **moderately complex components, products, systems, or services** , increasing in complexity as experience is gained. + **Team Contribution:** Contribute effectively toward team goals and **exhibit influence** within a workgroup. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Competencies:** Cross-Functional Design Integration - Translates the value package requirements that include the voices of many stakeholders into virtual designs, and communicates the capability of the design through an approved cross-functional design review. Product Failure Mode Avoidance - Mitigates 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 to effectively and efficiently improve the reliability of Cummins’ products. Product Function Modeling, Simulation and Analysis - Impacts product design decisions through the utilization and/or interpretation of computational tools and methods that predict the capability of a product's function relative to its system, sub-system and/or component level requirements. Product Interface Management and Integration - Identifies and analyzes the interfaces and interactions across system boundaries by specifying the requirements and limits to ensure that the product meets requirements; controls the interactions across the system element boundaries by making sure that they remain within specified limits; integrates system elements by creating an integration plan, including identification of method and timing for each activity to make it easier to find, isolate, diagnose, and correct. Product Problem Solving - Solves product problems using a process that protects the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; and identifies the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence. Product Verification and Validation Management - Develops product systems validation plans from a variety of inputs to identify failure modes, while managing product risk and relative priority; negotiates product requirements against capability to guide project scope; evaluates analytical, simulation and physical test results to verify product capability and validate requirements; assesses legacy versus proposed system solution capabilities and produces recommendations with technical documentation to support product decisions. System Requirements Engineering - Uses appropriate methods and tools to translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements to which designs are developed; establishes acceptance criteria for the system of interest through analysis, allocation and negotiation; tracks the status of requirements throughout the system lifecycle; assesses the impact of changes to system requirements on project scope, schedule, and resources; creates andmaintains information linkages to related artifacts. Systems Thinking - Defines the system of interest by drawing the boundaries, identifying its context within its environment, its interfaces, and that it has a lifecycle to aid in planning the problem statement, scope and deliverables ; analyzes linkages and interactions between elements that comprise the system of interest by using appropriate methods, models and integration of outcomes to understand the system, predict its behavior and devise modifications to it in order to produce the desired effects. Collaborates - Buildingpartnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Applies Principles of Statistical Methods - Analyzes technical data using descriptive statistics, probability distributions, graphical analysis, and statistical inference (population and sample, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing); models relationships between response and independent variables using analysis of variance, regression, and design of experiments to make rigorous, data-based decisions. Technical Documentation - Documents information based on knowledge gained as part of technical function activities; communicates to stakeholders with the goal of enabling improved technical productivity and effective knowledge transfer to others who were not originally part of the initial learning. Product Development Execution, Monitoring and Control - Plans, schedules, coordinates and executes the activities involved in developing a product to a respectively aligned hierarchy of requirements and technical profiles; monitors and communicates across functional boundaries to meet project resource and quality expectations; ensures product capability meets or exceeds expectations and takes mitigating actions when project risks are higher than expected; understands the full product life cycle process and stakeholders. Design and Application of Open/Closed Loop Controls - Specifies software features that interact with mechanical, hydraulic, chemical and electronic systems to deliver desired system states; specifies control system architectures which include appropriate measurements, correct actuation, and algorithms for Cummins' products; configures and/or understands open/closed loop feedback controls features and the system interactions between hardware and software in Cummins' products. **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. **Experience:** Entry level/Early career professional. Preferred candidates would have relevant experience working in either a temporary student employment environment (intern, co-op, or otherextracurricular team activities) or as an early career professional in a relevant technical discipline area. Knowledge of MS Office tools is also preferred **QUALIFICATIONS** Job Title: System Simulation Engineer Experience: 6 - 8 years Job Description: Looking for an experienced and skilled System Simulation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have exclusive experience in engine&hybrid electric vehicle controls simulation, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in MATLAB Simulink. This role involves developing, validating, and maintaining detailed models for engine and hybrid electric vehicle to support the design, development, and testing of powertrain controls. Exposure in model-based development of control systems and AutoSAR will be an added advantage. Key Responsibilities: Model Development: Develop and maintain high-fidelity engine, vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle system models using MATLAB Simulink to simulate and analyze the performance and behavior of various subsystems. Simulation&Analysis: Conduct simulations to evaluate engine, vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle system performance, identify potential issues, and propose improvements. Integration&Testing: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation models with hardware and software components, and support system testing and validation activities. Data Analysis: Analyze simulation results, interpret data, and generate comprehensive reports to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest advancements in engine, vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle systems and simulation technologies, and continuously enhance simulation models and methodologies. Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed documentation for simulation models, processes, and procedures. Required Skills&Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in engine and vehicle system simulation and modeling, with a strong emphasis on MATLAB Simulink. Technical Skills:MATLAB Simulink: Advanced proficiency in MATLAB Simulink for developing and analyzing controls,engine, vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle system models. Automotive controls: Autosar fundamentals, controls component unit testing, create&simulate controls in simulink. Engine&Vehicle Systems: In-depth knowledge of engine dynamics, vehicle dynamics, powertrain, electrical systems, aftertreatment, and other automotive subsystems. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems: Knowledge of hybrid electric vehicle controls, including battery management systems, electric motors, and regenerative braking systems. Simulation Tools: Familiarity with other simulation and modeling tools such as GT, AVL Boost, Stateflow, or equivalent. Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools and techniques. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage cross-functional projects. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with model-based design and control system development. Knowledge of automotive industry standards and regulations. Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing. Experience with hybrid electric vehicle controls simulation. **Job** Engineering **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2414029 **Relocation Package** Yes