Cummins Inc. · 14 hours ago
Sr. Test Engineer
2135 West Maple Road, Troy, MI, 48084, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCummins Inc. is seeking a talented Sr. Test Engineer to join their Engineering team of Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems in Troy, MI. In this role, you will develop and maintain physics-based duty cycle models, lead data-driven investigations, and manage verification and validation processes to ensure product readiness and reliability.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Own the product development test schedule and execution: create robust DVP&R inputs, design fixtures, correlate FEA to lab results, and adapt plans during execution (e.g., increase sample size or modify procedures when findings demand it)
Act as the SME for DFMEA and DVP&R—translate failure modes into test cases, prioritize risks, and ensure validation plans map directly to functional requirements and customer duty cycles
Ensure test integrity through sound fixture design and FEA correlation; coordinate with global labs and 3rd‑party test houses to scale capacity while maintaining consistent procedures and traceability
Manage program timing, labor, equipment, and test budgets in a matrix organization—use stakeholder mapping, clear escalation paths, and regular status cadences to keep cross functional‑ teams aligned
Use physics-based damage modeling and ‑real-world ‑duty cycle‑ data to reconcile analytical and experimental results; implement data driven‑ root cause analysis and durable corrective actions that protect customers and prevent recurrence
Deliver multi‑mode communications tailored to engineers, managers, and customers; provide one page‑ playbooks, concise test summaries, and clear recommendations so design teams can act quickly on test findings
Build formal and informal networks across Cummins drivetrain and braking systems product lines, labs, and suppliers; proactively secure test rigs, tooling, and external lab slots to avoid schedule slips
Define success with measurable KPIs—reduced test cycle time, fewer field failures, percent of tests passing to spec, and budget variance—and embed feedback loops to update DFMEA, DVP&R, and test procedures continuously
Qualification
Required
College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required
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
Minimum 8–10 years' experience in automotive or heavy‑truck testing
Demonstrated expertise in durability testing methodologies and operation of multi‑axial test rigs and controllers
Preferred
Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles
Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred
PMP certification preferred — or willingness to obtain/maintain certification — to strengthen credibility when negotiating scope, schedule, and resources across cross‑functional teams
Hands‑on experience with Pro/LINK, MTS RPC Pro, B&K Pulse, Somat, nCode GlyphWorks, LabVIEW, and Windchill is preferred
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