Product Systems Validation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute component, subsystem, and system-level verification and validation plans based on technical requirements and stakeholder inputs.
• Support creation and maintenance of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documentation and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Perform requirement analysis and derive test cases using techniques such as Boundary Value Analysis (BVA), Equivalence Class (EC) testing, and risk-based methodologies.
• Conduct verification and validation activities using HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), and MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) environments.
• Execute and support closed-loop testing activities to validate product functionality and system performance.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Own resolution of moderately complex product, component, or system issues with guidance from senior engineers when required.
• Evaluate analytical, simulation, and physical test data to validate product capability against requirements.
• Utilize systems engineering principles to manage interfaces, requirements traceability, integration activities, and product risk.
• Support product failure mode avoidance activities, including identification of potential failure modes and mitigation strategies.
• Apply statistical methods and data-driven approaches to support engineering decisions and improve product quality.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test reports, issue logs, and validation records.
• Support change request (CR) management and verification of engineering changes.
• Use engineering tools and processes including Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, DVP&R, Integrity, Power BI, and other validation systems.
• Create and maintain test automation scripts using Python, CAPL, NI TestStand, ECU-Test, or similar tools.
• Work with communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, UDS, and related diagnostics systems.
• Coordinate testing activities with technicians, interns, or other supporting resources as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for test methodologies, tools, and validation processes.
• Collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, quality targets, and business objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university.
• Strong academic foundation in systems engineering, product validation, testing methodologies, or related engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Internship, co-op, project, research, Formula Student, Baja, or other relevant hands-on engineering experience.
• Exposure to automotive, powertrain, controls, embedded systems, electronics, or product validation environments.
• ISTQB Certification or equivalent testing certification is desirable.
• Knowledge of export control or regulatory compliance requirements may be required for some roles.

 

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Product Verification & Validation Management
• System Requirements Engineering
• Systems Thinking and System Integration
• Product Test Integration and Optimization
• Product Failure Mode Avoidance (FMEA, DFMEA)
• Product Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Requirement Analysis and Test Strategy Development
• Test Case Design using BVA and Equivalence Classes
• HIL, SIL, and MIL Based Testing
• Closed-Loop Testing Methodologies
• CAN, J1939, UDS, and Vehicle Network Diagnostics
• Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation
• Technical Documentation and Reporting
• Product Development Execution, Monitoring, and Control

Tools & Technologies

• Python Scripting
• CAPL Programming
• NI TestStand
• ECU-Test
• NI Toolchain
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Power BI
• Integrity
• McParts
• Test Automation Frameworks
• Requirements and Defect Management Tools

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates Effectively
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Manages Complexity
• Self-Development and Continuous Learning
• Values Differences and Inclusion
• Problem Solving Mindset
• Customer Focus
• Strong Analytical Thinking

Experience

• Entry level or early career engineering professional.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, research, extracurricular engineering team experience, or up to 2 years of relevant industry experience in product development, validation, testing, embedded systems, or systems engineering.
• Experience working with testing environments, automation tools, and engineering analysis techniques is preferred.
• Exposure to verification and validation of electronic control systems, automotive systems, or embedded products is desirable.
• Familiarity with scripting, test automation, diagnostics protocols, and systems-level testing methodologies is an advantage.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.