Combustion Performance & Emissions (CPE) Engineer - Full-Time Entry-Level Positions
Cummins
- Columbus, IN
- Training
- Full-time
- Investigate product, system and/or technology problems that are related to thermal and fluid sciences, understanding causal mechanisms, recommending appropriate action, owning problem resolution, and documenting results.
- Simulate engine and system level performance to optimize fuel system, air-handling, combustion, and after-treatment hardware in early development stages.
- Support engine build, instrumentation, and test readiness.
- Manage engine testing, data collection and processing for steady-state, transient, cold, simulated altitude, and emissions certification.
- Troubleshoot test issues and ensure data quality.
- Conduct simulation and hardware-in-loop testing to evaluate off-nominal (high altitude, cold, hot, etc.) conditions and validate various customer use cases.
- Analyze data to make decisions, validate requirements, set optimal controls settings, and certify engines and performance systems.
- Engine dynamometer and vehicle testing
- GT-Suite (Thermodynamic modeling)
- AVL Boost (After-treatment modeling)
- Hardware in the loop testing
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- modeFRONTIER (System optimization software)
- Applying your knowledge of engineering fundamentals principles, fluid dynamics and heat transfer
- Applying the principles of thermodynamics and energy conversion systems
- Working within a broader team to deliver product which meets customer requirements.
- Working with test technicians to resolve test related issues.
- Developing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- A College, University or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field.
- A postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) degree may be required for select Combustion Performance and Emissions Engineer roles.
- Good communication skills along with strengths in logic and planning
- Good project management skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools or equivalents, especially Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- College, university or equivalent technical experience required
- Minimum 2.5 GPA or above required
- Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
- 0-2 years in a position/internship relating to your field of study preferred