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.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2434012

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No